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Adopt Mirko

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

neutered: No yet, too small Rasse: mixed breed (ca. 45 cm) compatibility with others: Very good, compatible, grows up in a mixed pack; cats: Not known, cannot be tested. Current location: animal shelter Pirot (Serbien) Mirko came to the animal shelter with his siblings and mother as a puppy. The small dog family was found by the roadside near an autobahn – they would have almost been hit by a car. Of the five siblings, three survived. Unfortunately, two of them died at the animal shelter because they were too weak. Mirko, however, fought through and wanted to live. He is a very affectionate dog and very compatible with other dogs. The big dog equation and walking on a leash still need to be learned, but that shouldn't be a problem. He is still so young and has his whole life ahead of him. It would be a shame if the animal shelter became his final destination.

Read original (de)

Kastriert: Noch zu klein Rasse: Mischling (ca. 45 cm) Verträglichkeit: Sehr gut verträglich, wächst in einem gemischten Rudel auf; Katzen: Nicht bekannt, kann nicht getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Pirot (Serbien) Mirko kam zusammen mit seinen Geschwistern und der Mutter als Welpe ins Tierheim. Die kleine Hundefamilie wurde an einer Autobahn am Straßenrand gefunden – sie wäre beinahe überfahren worden. Von den fünf Geschwisterchen haben drei überlebt. Zwei sind leider im Tierheim gestorben, da sie zu schwach waren. Mirko hingegen hat sich durchgekämpft und wollte leben. Er ist ein sehr lieber Hund und gut mit anderen Hunden verträglich. Das große Hunde-Einmaleins und das Laufen an der Leine muss er noch lernen. Das sollte aber kein Problem sein. Er ist noch so jung und hat sein ganzes Leben vor sich. Es wäre schade, wenn das Tierheim seine Endstation bliebe.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Mirko
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Mirko home

What you'll need for Mirko 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
    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 Mirko

What life with Mirko looks like

Mirko is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

An young 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. 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 Mirko, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mirko?
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 Mirko on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mirko 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Mirko 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 Mirko 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 Mirko 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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