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Leo

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 13 years

Has a patron: Lars H. Born: ca. 2013/2014 Breed: Schnauzer-German Shepherd-Mix, ca. 50 cm compatibility with others: Leo is well compatible with female dogs, with male dogs it depends on their affinity Current location: animal shelter Sokolka/Poland Surrender reason: Leo was found attached to his brother at the animal shelter Leo is a wonderful, sensitive, and absolutely people-oriented dog. For seemingly endless 7 years, he has been sitting in our animal shelter in Poland. He has never received a single inquiry. We simply do not understand it. Leo can laugh! A special feature that only a few dogs can claim. He loves his caregiver more than anything, never leaves her side, is very obedient, and has an open nature. He also knows children. He could happily be rehomed with a loving female dog. He enjoys long walks very much. We wish him from the bottom of our hearts that he can finally move out into his own soft dog bed. Gets along with other dogs.

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Geboren: ca. 2013/2014 Rasse: Schnauzer-Schäferhund-Mix, ca. 50 cm Verträglichkeit: Leo ist gut verträglich mit Hündinnen, bei Rüden entscheidet die Sympathie Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sokolka/Polen Abgabegrund: Leo wurde mit seinem Bruder am Tierheim angebunden aufgefunden Leo ist ein wundervoller, sensibler und absolut menschenbezogener Hund. Seit sage und schreibe 7 endlosen Jahren sitzt er in unserem Tierheim in Polen. Nie hatte er auch nur eine einzige Anfrage. Wir verstehen es einfach nicht. Leo kann lachen! Eine Besonderheit, die nur sehr wenige Hunde ihr Eigenen nennen dürfen. Er liebt seine Betreuerin über alles, weicht ihr nie von der Seite, ist sehr folgsam und besitzt ein offenes Wesen. Kennt auch Kinder. Kann gerne zu einer lieben Hündin dazu vermittelt werden. Geht sehr gerne lange spazieren. Wir wünschen ihm von Herzen dass er bald endlich ausziehen darf in ein eigenes weiches Körbchen.

Size

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Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇩🇪Leichlingen

Shelter

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.

Living with Leo

✓Spayed
✓Good with kids

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About Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo is a senior german shepherd dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Leo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Leo?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Leo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Leo if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Leo 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 Leo 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Leo 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.