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Male · Adult · 5 years

Leo_4 Leo_11 Leo_10 Leo_3 30.07.2026 Leo's story is well-known to those who have followed his journey. We originally took him in as a Bullmastiff, but he is actually a Presa Canario mix. We took Leo from Pirna Animal Shelter to increase his chances of being adopted, as he had been waiting for his family for a very long time. The shelter had placed Leo in a training pension, where he arrived completely battered and with severe wounds. Now that Leo has finally recovered, we are starting the search for his forever family. Leo is a large, impressive male who weighs 45 kg. He is very friendly and open to people and enjoys cuddling. However, he is initially a bit reserved with some men, but he can be easily won over with treats. We are looking for a calm, Molosser-experienced home that understands that Leo takes his job as a guardian of his property very seriously. Therefore, we see Leo more in rural areas. On walks, he is generally relaxed. However, Leo has a problem with stimuli from movement. Cars and bicycles can quickly throw him off, as he tends to engage in displacement behaviors in these situations, so Leo wears a muzzle on walks. Of course, we are working hard on this issue and Leo is already showing great progress in a short time. His new people should be motivated to continue working with Leo and be physically capable of handling him. Who will give Leo the chance at a loving home and accompany him through life with patience and understanding? Contact: Ute Laue Tel.: E-Mail: Manuela Büscher Tel.: E-Mail: Donations Boxer Nothilfe Deutschland e.V. Volksbank in Ostwestfalen eG ATTENTION: Please note the new account! Then fill out the interested party questionnaire: ⇒ Interested Party Questionnaire Please understand, because without the completed questionnaire, a conscientious

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Leo 07.08 (2) Leo 07.08 (4) Leo 07.08 (3) Leo_4 Leo_10 30.07.2026 Wer die Geschichte von Leo verfolgt hat, weiß, dass wir ihn ursprünglich als Bullmastiff übernommen haben. Leo entspricht phänotypisch jedoch nicht einem Bullmastiff, sondern einem Presa Canario Mix. Leo haben wir aus dem Tierheim Pirna übernommen, um seine Vermittlungschancen zu erhöhen, denn der tolle Rüde wartete dort schon sehr lange vergebens auf seine Familie. Das Tierheim Pirna hatte Leo in einer Trainingspension untergebracht, aus der er völlig zerbissen und mit schweren Wunden zu uns kam. Jetzt, wo Leo endlich genesen ist, starten wir die Suche, damit Leo endlich die Familie findet, die er so verdient. Leo ist ein großer, stattlicher Rüde, der seine 45 kg auf die Waage bringt. Menschen gegenüber zeigt er sich sehr freundlich und aufgeschlossen und genießt es, zu kuscheln. Bei manchen Männern ist er allerdings anfangs etwas zurückhaltend, da er aber mit Leckerchen gut zu bestechen ist, kann man das Eis schnell brechen. Wir suchen für Leo ein ruhiges, Molosser-erfahrenes Zuhause, das Verständnis dafür hat, dass Leo seinen Job als Bewacher seines Grundstückes sehr ernst nimmt. Daher sehen wir Leo eher im ländlichen Raum. Auf Spaziergängen zeigt er sich weitestgehend entspannt. Allerdings hat Leo eine Thematik mit Bewegungsreizen. Autos und Fahrräder können ihn schnell aus der Ruhe bringen, da er in diesen Situationen zu Übersprungshandlungen neigt, trägt Leo bei Spaziergängen einen Maulkorb. Natürlich arbeiten wir hart an dieser Thematik und Leo zeigt in kurzer Zeit bereits tolle Fortschritte. Seine neuen Menschen sollten motiviert sein, weiter mit Leo zu arbeiten, und ihm auch körperlich gewachsen sein. Wer schenkt Leo die Chance auf ein liebevolles Zuhause und begleitet ihn mit Geduld und Verständnis durchs Leben? Kontakt: Ute Laue Tel.: E-Mail: Manuela Büscher Tel.: E-Mail: Spenden Boxer Nothilfe Deutschland e.V. Volksbank in Ostwestfalen eG ACHTUNG: Neues Konto beachten! Dann fülle bitte den Interessenten-Fragebogen aus: ⇒ Interessenten-Fragenbogen Bitte habe Verständnis dafür, denn ohne den ausgefüllten Fragebogen kann eine gewissenhafte

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Hiddenhausen
Shelter
Boxer Nothilfe Deutschland
Living with Leo
  • Neutered
Cared for by Boxer Nothilfe Deutschland · Hiddenhausen

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Leo home

What you'll need for Leo 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 Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo is a large adult dog waiting at Boxer Nothilfe Deutschland in Hiddenhausen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Leo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Leo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Boxer Nothilfe Deutschland 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 — Boxer Nothilfe Deutschland 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 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 Boxer Nothilfe Deutschland 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.
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