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Lenny

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Lenny, born in August 2024 and approximately 43 cm tall, is a beautiful, gentle dog who approaches people kindly and allows himself to be touched. He still shows himself shy and cautious, but with calm, loving people he quickly thaws and shows how much warmth and trust is in him. Lenny lives with another dog in the kennel and shows himself social, compatible and pleasant in dealing with fellow dogs. His nature is friendly, respectful and uncomplicated. For this young treasure, we are looking for a loving foster home or a forever home where he can arrive in peace and at his own pace. Lenny brings everything with him to develop into a loyal companion - he just needs people who give him security and guide him patiently through the first steps. Lenny is neutered and will be vaccinated, chipped and placed with a protection contract after a positive pre-control. General note on our protégés: Our dogs in Romania are regularly visited so that we can reassess their behavior and development again and again. These personal impressions help us very much to convey a possibly good picture of each individual dog. Nevertheless, we would like to point out that a dog in a new environment - with new people, new processes and new impressions - can also show himself differently. This is normal and is part of every change process. Many dogs open up faster at home and show sides that were not visible in the shelter at all. Our assessments are based on current observations, but they are not a guarantee for every behavior in the new environment. They should give an orientation and show how the dog presents himself in the shelter - and what potential is in him. We are convinced: With patience, understanding and a loving environment, every dog can find his way and develop positively.

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Update: Auch unser schüchterner neuer ViN‑Schützling Lenny darf am 18.09. auf eine Pflegestelle reisen. Das freut uns ganz besonders, denn wir sind überzeugt, dass er in einem liebevollen, ruhigen Umfeld seine Schüchternheit schnell ablegen und Schritt für Schritt aufblühen wird. Für Lenny beginnt damit ein neues Kapitel – eines, in dem er Sicherheit, Nähe und Vertrauen erfahren darf. Lenny – auch dein Count‑Down läuft. Wir wünschen dir eine gute Reise in dein neues Leben.Lenny, geboren im August 2024 und etwa 43 cm groß, ist ein wunderschöner, sanfter Hundebub, der Menschen freundlich begegnet und sich anfassen lässt. Noch zeigt er sich schüchtern und vorsichtig, doch mit ruhigen, liebevollen Menschen taut er schnell auf und zeigt, wie viel Wärme und Vertrauen in ihm steckt.Im Kennel lebt Lenny mit einem weiteren Hund zusammen und zeigt sich dort sozial, verträglich und angenehm im Umgang mit Artgenossen. Sein Wesen ist freundlich, respektvoll und unkompliziert.Für diesen jungen Schatz suchen wir eine liebevolle Pflegestelle oder ein Für‑immer‑Zuhause, in dem er in Ruhe und in seinem eigenen Tempo ankommen darf. Lenny bringt alles mit, um sich zu einem treuen Begleiter zu entwickeln – er braucht nur Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit geben und ihn geduldig durch die ersten Schritte führen.Lenny ist kastriert und wird geimpft, gechippt und nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Lenny
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Lenny home

What you'll need for Lenny in week one.

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  1. 01
    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
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    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 Lenny

What life with Lenny looks like

Lenny is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪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 Lenny, answered.

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