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Kuma

German Shepherd · Male · Senior · 13 years

Kuma – ein treuer Begleiter sucht einen liebevollen Gnadenplatz für seinen Lebensabend Kuma ist ein 13 Jahre alter Schäferhund-Mischling, der sein gesamtes Leben bei seinem Halter verbracht hat. Schweren Herzens musste dieser sich aufgrund einer schweren psychischen Erkrankung von ihm trennen, da er sich nicht länger um Kuma kümmern konnte. Trotz seines hohen Alters bringt Kuma noch viel Lebensfreude mit. Er ist ein ruhiger, ausgeglichener und sehr menschenbezogener Hund, der die Nähe seiner Bezugspersonen genießt und sich über jede gemeinsame Zeit freut. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt er sich freundlich und verträglich. Medizinisch wurde Kuma umfassend untersucht. Er befindet sich für sein Alter in einem erfreulich guten Allgemeinzustand und seine Organwerte sind unauffällig. Alters- und rassebedingt wurde jedoch eine Arthrose festgestellt. Mit einer gut eingestellten Schmerztherapie kommt Kuma damit sehr gut zurecht und genießt seine Spaziergänge und kleinen Ausflüge weiterhin mit sichtbarer Freude. Für Kuma wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause, in dem er seinen Lebensabend in Geborgenheit verbringen darf. Menschen, die ihn nicht mehr verändern möchten, sondern ihm einfach die Liebe, Fürsorge und Sicherheit schenken, die jeder alte Hund verdient. Ein weiches Körbchen, entspannte Spaziergänge, liebevolle Zuwendung und das Gefühl, noch einmal ganz anzukommen – mehr braucht Kuma nicht, um glücklich zu sein. Wer einem alten Hund die Chance gibt, erlebt oft etwas ganz Besonderes. Kuma hat noch viel Liebe zu verschenken und würde sich freuen, seinen letzten Lebensabschnitt nicht auf einer Pflegestelle, sondern in einem eigenen Zuhause verbringen zu dürfen.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V.
Living with Kuma
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about German Shepherd

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Bringing Kuma home

What you'll need for Kuma in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Kuma

What life with Kuma looks like

Kuma is a senior german shepherd dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kuma, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kuma?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kuma on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kuma if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Kuma already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Kuma isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kuma and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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