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Leo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Leo was brought in as a puppy from Bulgaria and lived with his family until his surrender. With his trusted people, he is cuddly and clingy, but when he is in his dog bed, he does not want to be petted. Toward strangers, he is initially mistrustful and does not want to be directly touched, as he may snap. Therefore, he has been kept away during visits. Leo is house-trained and can stay alone for four hours. On New Year's Eve, he is very afraid. He knows the basic commands and travels comfortably in the car. Occasionally, he plays with a stuffed animal. He defends his bowl and can only be examined by the vet with a muzzle. Leo is more laid-back on walks. He does not chase cats, bikes, or joggers. During dog encounters, he barks and does not want to be bothered. If he has met a dog, he shows himself to be compatible. This animal has a history of biting.

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Rasse: Pekinesen Mischling Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: 2018 Größe: kleinDer etwa 7 Jahre alte Rüde wurde am 05.03.2025 abgegeben. Leo wurde als Welpe aus Bulgarien geholt und lebte bis zu seiner Abgabe in seiner Familie. Mit seinen Bezugspersonen ist er verschmust und anhänglich, wenn er allerdings in seinem Körbchen liegt, möchte er nicht gestreichelt werden. Fremden gegenüber ist er anfangs misstrauisch und möchte nicht direkt angefasst werden, da schnappt er auch. Deshalb wurde er bisher bei Besuch weggesperrt. Leo ist stubenrein und kann vier Stunden alleine bleiben. An Silvester hat er große Angst. Er kennt die Grundkommandos und fährt problemlos im Auto mit. Gelegentlich spielt er mit einem Stofftier. Seinen Napf verteidigt er und kann beim Tierarzt nur mit Maulkorb untersucht werden. Leo ist beim Spaziergang eher gemütlich unterwegs. Er jagt keinen Katzen, Räder oder Joggern hinterher. Bei Hundebegegnungen bellt er und möchte nicht bedrängt werden. Wenn er einen Hund kennengelernt hat, dann zeigt er sich verträglich. Im Tierheim war Leo die erste Zeit noch sehr verunsichert, mittlerweile ist er mit seinen Bezugspersonen vertraut und geht gerne spazieren. Für den kleinen Hundemann werden hundeerfahrene Menschen gesucht.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Heilbronn

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Heilbronn

Living with Leo

✓House-trained

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About Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

An 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. 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. Tierschutzverein Heilbronn 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 — Tierschutzverein Heilbronn 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 Tierschutzverein Heilbronn 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.