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Male · Senior · 11 years

LÉON - a friendly Bordeaux dog in danger - 11 years old, born around end of 2014, vaccinated, microchipped, neutered. - Waiting in France LÉON is a purebred Bordeaux dog, 11 years old, but his purebreed doesn't help him now. He ended up as a stray dog in a killing station and although he is extremely friendly, he hasn't been picked up. Maybe the former owners are sick or deceased, which would also explain the long claws and untreated eye infection. We want to save him and need your help! In the station where he is currently located, no one can take a dog to the vet (the vet comes to the station for the injection). Therefore, we want to move him to the nearby station. There are also no heated huts there, but we have constant access, he will be taken to the vet and we can also test him with other dogs. Moreover, a kennel will be free in the other station and will help the next one to survive. The vaccination costs must be reimbursed, the eyes need treatment, he should be neutered (old large male dogs almost always have prostate problems), tartar needs to be removed and we pay € 180,- per month for boarding. We expect total costs of € 550,- in the first month alone. Compared to German vet costs, this is cheap, but it has to be paid. Unfortunately, 5 more oldies are waiting for a good home right now. We would like to take care of the home, but we lack the money for the costs. It's not possible to handle for one person. We have discussed for a long time and came to the conclusion that we should approach all previous adopters to see if they would like to become lifelong sponsors. Even € 10,- per month can make a big difference, if there are many animal lovers who get involved. I unfortunately don't have the time to write to all the adopters. I currently have 7 dogs on my farm, and soon two more oldies will be added (a Parson Russell of 13 years and a Brittany of 14 years, who has been locked up in an empty house for 2 years and is irregularly fed by neighbors). So we have to try to find new donors/sponsors and hope that as many of our adopters as possible see and follow this appeal. Here our.

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LÉON - ein freundlicher Bordeauxdoggen-Rüde in Gefahr - 11 J., geb.ca. Ende 2014, geimpft, gechippt, kastriert. - Wartet in Frankreich LÉON ist eine reinrassige Bordeauxdogge von 11 Jahren, aber die Reinrassigkeit nützt ihm jetzt auch nichts. Er landete als Fundhund in einer Tötungsstation und obwohl er ausgesprochen freundlich ist, wurde er nicht mehr abgeholt. Vielleicht sind die ehemaligen Besitzer krank oder verstorben, das würde auch die langen Zehnägel und die unbehandelte Augenentzündung erklären. Wir wollen ihn retten und brauchen dazu Eure Hilfe ! in der Station, in der er sich im Moment befindet, gibt es niemanden, der mit einem Hund zum Tierarzt fahren kann (zum Abspritzen kommt der Tierarzt in die Station). Wir möchten ihn daher in die benachbarte Station bringen. Auch dort gibt es keine beheizten Hütten, aber wir haben jederzeit Zugang, er wird zum Tierarzt gebracht und wir können ihn auch mit anderen Hunden testen. Außerdem ist dann in der anderen Station wieder ein Zwinger frei und hilft dem nächsten zu überleben. Die Impfkosten müssen wir erstatten, die Augen müssen behandelt werden, er sollte kastriert werden (die alten großen Hunde-Männer haben fast immer ein Problem mit der Prostata), Zahnstein muss entfernt werden und wir bezahlen im Monat € 180,- an Pension. Allein im ersten Monat rechnen wir mit Gesamtkosten von € 550,-. Im Vergleich zu deutschen TA-Kosten ist das günstig, aber es muss bezahlt werden. Unglücklicherweise warten im Moment 5 weitere Oldies auf ein gutes Zuhause. Um das Zuhause wollen wir uns gerne kümmern, aber uns fehlt das Geld für die Kosten. Für einen Einzelnen ist das nicht zu stemmen. Wir haben lange diskutiert und sind zu der Überlegung gekommen, dass wir alle bisherigen Adoptanten ansprechen sollten, ob sie nicht Dauerpaten werden. Auch € 10,- im Monat können viel bewirken, wenn es denn viele Tierfreunde sind, die sich engagieren. Ich habe leider nicht die Zeit, um alle Adoptanten anzuschreiben. Bei mir auf dem Hof sind aktuell 7 Hunde, demnächst kommen 2 Oldies hinzu (ein Parsson-Russel von 13 Jahren und eine Bretonin von 14 Jahren, die seit 2 Jahren in einem leerstehenden Haus eingesperrt ist und von den Nachbarn unregelmäßig mit Futter versorgt wird). Wir müssen also versuchen, neue Spender/Unterstützer zu finden und hoffen, dass möglichst viele unserer Adoptanten diesen Aufruf sehen und befolgen. Hier unsere . Chance, Tierschutzverein eV

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tier-Not-Hilfe
Living with LÉON
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tier-Not-Hilfe · Germany

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Bringing LÉON home

What you'll need for LÉON 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
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    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 LÉON

What life with LÉON looks like

LÉON is a large senior dog waiting at Tier-Not-Hilfe in Germany.

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 LÉON, answered.

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