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Leon

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Leon, born circa 2016, neutered, approximately 55 cm shoulder height, in the shelter since circa 2022. For years, Leon has sat in the shelter without ever receiving an inquiry. He was once brought by dog catchers to one of Romania's public animal shelters and spent an uncertain time there. Now he doesn't quite trust us - why should he? To gain more trust and become a happy, happy dog again, he needs a different environment for him. In the shelter at Maria it is always loud, there are many other dogs in the same situation, which nobody wants, so it is always stressful. This stress is wearing on Leon, he is no longer a young dog, but is slowly but surely becoming a grandfather. He urgently needs a home where he can arrive in peace at his own pace and then we are sure, he will develop great. Currently located in Romania and allowed to travel out if a home is found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). All dogs are treated against intestinal parasites and ectoparasites at their arrival in the shelter and subsequently at least once a year. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page:

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04/2025 Leon, geboren ca. 2016, kastriert, ca. 55 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit ca. 2022 Seit Jahren sitzt Leon nun schon im Shelter ohne jemals eine Anfrage bekommen zu haben. Von Hundefängern wurde er einst in eines der öffentlichen Tierheime Rumäniens gebracht und verbrachte dort eine ungewisse Zeit. Nun traut er uns Menschen nicht so recht - wieso sollte er auch? Um mehr Vertrauen zu fassen und wieder ein fröhlicher, glücklicher Hund zu werden, braucht es eine andere Umgebung für ihn. Im Shelter bei Maria ist es immer laut, dort befinden sich viele andere Hunde in gleicher Situation, die niemand will, somit ist es immer stressig. Dieser Stress zehrt an Leon, er ist kein junger Rüde mehr, sondern wird langsam aber sicher ein Opa. Er bräuchte dringend ein Zuhause, in dem er in Ruhe im eigenen Tempo ankommen darf und dann sind wird uns sicher, wird er sich toll entwickeln. Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn er ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Hope for Future e.V.

Living with Leon

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

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About Leon

What life with Leon looks like

Leon is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Leon, answered.

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