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Linus

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Linus was rescued from Cornetu, and ever since he has carried a quiet hope within him that somewhere out there, people are waiting for him who will finally give him a home. He is a gentle, friendly boy, healthy through and through, and full of quiet warmth. In his first enclosure he lived together with a smaller female dog. The two got along wonderfully, but while she has long since found her happiness, Linus is still waiting patiently in Romania for "his" people, who will give him a springboard into life. Recently he moved to the Vagabonzi shelter in Ploiești. There he now shares his little domain with Freya, a delicate female dog with whom he also gets along without any problems. Linus thereby shows how social, tolerant, and adaptable he is. He doesn't seek conflict; he simply wants to belong, to be seen, to be part of something. For the wonderful Linus, we urgently need a loving foster or forever home. He shouldn't have to wait any longer for his happiness. At just 4 years old, he has his whole life ahead of him. Could you be the one who wants to give him this chance? Then get in touch with us very quickly! Linus will be vaccinated and microchipped and rehomed by the animal welfare association Vierbeiner in Not e.V, following a positive pre-check. Note on our protégés: Our dogs in Romania are visited regularly so that we can continually reassess their behavior and development. These personal impressions help us greatly in giving the most accurate picture possible of each individual dog. However, we would like to point out that a dog in a new environment – with new people, new routines, and new impressions – may show itself differently. This is completely normal and part of every process of change. Many dogs open up even faster in a home and show sides that were not visible at the shelter at all. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but they are no guarantee of every behavior in a new environment. They are meant to provide guidance and show how the dog presents itself at the shelter – and what potential lies within it. We are convinced that with patience, understanding, and a loving environment, every dog can find its way and continue to develop positively.

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Linus wurde aus Cornetu gerettet und trägt seitdem diese stille Hoffnung in sich, dass irgendwo da draußen Menschen auf ihn warten, die ihm endlich ein Zuhause schenken. Er ist ein sanfter, freundlicher Junge, rundherum gesund und voller leiser Wärme. In seinem ersten Gehege lebte er mit einer kleineren Hündin zusammen – die beiden verstanden sich wunderbar, doch während sie längst ihr Glück gefunden hat, wartet Linus noch immer geduldig in Rumänien auf „seine“ Menschen, die ihm ein Sprungbrett ins Leben geben.Seit Kurzem ist er ins Vagabonzi‑Shelter nach Ploiești umgezogen. Dort teilt er sich nun sein kleines Reich mit Freya, einer zarten Hündin, mit der er sich ebenfalls problemlos versteht. Linus zeigt damit, wie sozial, verträglich und anpassungsfähig er ist. Er sucht keinen Streit, er möchte einfach dazugehören, gesehen werden, ein Teil von etwas sein.Für den tollen Linus suchen wir daher dringend eine liebevolle Pflege- oder Endstelle. Er sollte nicht weiter auf sein Glück warten müssen. Mit seinen gerade mal 4 Jahren hat er das ganz Leben noch vor sich. Bist Du es vielleicht, der ihm diese Chance geben möchte? Dann melde dich ganz schnell bei uns!Linus wird nach positiver Vorkontrolle geimpft und gechippt von dem Tierschutzverein Vierbeiner in Not e.V vermittelt. Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Linus
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Linus home

What you'll need for Linus 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 Linus

What life with Linus looks like

Linus is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

A 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Linus, answered.

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