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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Lake will now enjoy walks by the lake and midday rest with his human in the garden... ——————————————————————————————————————– Rhodesian Ridgeback mix I am male, neutered, microchipped and born in 2013. I am about 55cm tall. I have been waiting for a new home since March 2015. This is what my caretakers say about me: Lake is one of three dogs that were temporarily placed with an elderly lady for further adoption. For about a month. Then it became almost a year. The type of foreign association that leaves their helpers unreliable. No association, mediator or transporter was reachable anymore. Therefore, the retired teacher was all the more responsible. She took care of the dogs, even though three young dogs actually overwhelmed her. Every medical care was taken over by her and finally she found help from animal lovers who established contact with us. The dogs were doing very well, but the young ones hadn't learned much yet. They quickly adjusted to our environment, after initial uncertainty the walking on a leash is now being trained. Lake is one of the bolder of the three dogs, after a short sniffing minute he makes contact and cuddles. He is attentive and eager to learn, sometimes his temperament gets the better of him. Especially after putting on the leash or when passing through doors, he always thinks he has to be first. Work still needs to be done on this, as well as on all everyday situations. Also, traveling by car still unsettles him, as well as children's noise and crowds. However, he remains rather submissive, there is no trace of aggression. Apart from small mishaps, Lake is house trained, but it should still be assumed that Lake needs some more practice to reach perfection. We are looking for people with the necessary sensitivity, who need an insecure dog, without protecting him too much. If there are children, we require proper guidance of the children. Lake is safely compatible with other animals, especially female dogs. A confident female dog who supports in the upbringing would certainly be advantageous. But also as a single dog with weekly visits to a dog training class to continue to maintain contact with other animals, Lake would feel comfortable. With this option, Lake would also be suitable as a beginner dog, then professional guidance is however a must. Anyone who would like to show this handsome guy how happy life can be at home, is welcome to visit Lake...

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Lake geniesst zukünftig den Spaziergang am See und die Mittagsruhe mit Herrchen im Garten…. ——————————————————————————————————————– Rhodesian Ridgebackmix Ich bin männlich, kastriert, gechipt und 2013 geboren. Ich bin circa 55cm groß. Ich warte seit dem März 2015 auf ein neues Zuhause. Das sagen meine Betreuer über mich: Lake ist einer von drei Hunden, welche bei einer älteren Dame kurzfristig zur Weitervermittlung geparkt wurden.Für circa einen Monat.Daraus wurde dann ein knappes Jahr.Die Sorte Auslandsverein, die Ihre Helfer unzuverlässig im Stich lassen.Kein verein, Vermittler oder Transporteur war mehr erreichbar. Um so verantwortungsvoller die pensionierte Lehrerin. Sie versorgte die Hunde, auch wenn drei Junghunde Sie eigentlich überforderten. Jede medizinische Betreuung wurde von Ihr übernommen und schließlich fand Sie Hilfe bei Tierfreunden, die den Kontakt zu uns herstellten. Den Hunden ging es sehr gut, nur gelernt haben die Jungspunde noch nicht so viel. Bei uns haben sie sich schnell eingelebt, nach anfänglicher Unsicherheit wird nun das Gassigehen trainiert. Lake ist einer der mutigeren der drei Hunde, nach kurzer Schnupperminute nimmt er Kontakt auf und schmust. Er ist aufmerksam und lernfreudig, manchmal geht das Temperament mit ihm durch. Besonders nach dem Anleinen oder beim Passieren von Türen meint er stets, der Erste sein zu müssen. Daran, wie an allen Alltagssituationen muss noch gearbeitet werden. Auch das Autofahren verunsichert ihn noch, ebenso Kinderlärm und Menschenmengen. Allerdings bleibt er dabei eher devot, von Aggressionen keine Spur. Neben kleineren Missgeschicken ist Lake stubenrein, es sollte trotzdem noch davon ausgegangen werden, das Lake auch da bis zur Perfektion noch etwas Übung benötigt. Wir suchen für Lake Menschen mit dem nötigen Feingefühl, die ein unsicherer Hund benötigt, ohne ihn dabei zu sehr zu behüten.Sind Kinder vorhanden, setzen wir die nötige Anleitung der Kinder voraus. Mit Artgenossen ist Lake sicher verträglich, mit Hündinnen auf jeden Fall. Eine souveräne Hündin, die bei der Erziehung zur Seite steht, wär sicher von Vorteil. Aber auch als Einzelhund mit dem wöchentlichen Besuch einer Hundeschule, um weiterhin den Kontakt zu Artgenossen zu gewährleisten, würde Lake sich wohlfühlen. Mit dieser Option wär Lake auch als Anfängerhund geeignet, dann ist fachliche Anleitung jedoch ein Muss. Wer dem Schönling gern zeigen möchte, wie fröhlich das Leben im eigenen Zuhause sein kann, darf Lake gern besuchen kommen….

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Grimma
Shelter
Tierheim Schkortitz
Living with Lake
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Lake home

What you'll need for Lake in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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About Lake

What life with Lake looks like

Lake is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Schkortitz in Grimma.

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 Lake, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lake?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Schkortitz handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lake on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lake if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Schkortitz 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Tierheim Schkortitz early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lake 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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