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Linus

Male · Young · 3 years

The handsome Terrier mix Linus has made the leap from the Bulgarian animal shelter where he grew up to a foster home. There, he shows himself as a cautious dog who needs time to get to know new people and unfamiliar things. He is quiet and affectionate in the house, already almost housebroken. The 3-year-old neutered male likes going for walks and runs well on a leash. He reacts curiously and openly to other dogs. He currently lives with two other dogs at a loving foster home where he learns something new every day. We wish him a rural home as a second dog, where he can further reduce his uncertainty, build bonding and trust with his human and discover the Terrier in himself. Understanding teenage children should not be a problem for him. Linus is about 40 cm tall and weighs around 12 kg. 🟢 Interest? Please fill out our self-assessment:

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Der hübsche Terrier-Mix Linus hat den Sprung aus dem bulgarischen Tierheim in dem er aufwachsen musste auf die Pflegestelle geschafft. Dort zeigt er sich als vorsichtiger Hund, der seine Zeit braucht um neue Menschen und unbekannte Dinge kennenzulernen. Im Haus ist er ruhig und lieb, auch schon fast stubenrein. Der 3 Jahre alte, kastrierte Rüde geht gerne spazieren und läuft schon prima an der Leine. Anderen Hunden gegenüber reagiert er neugierig und offen. Er lebt aktuell mit zwei weiteren Hunden auf einer liebevollen Pflegestelle, Wo er jeden Tag etwas dazulernt. Wir wünschen uns für ihn ein ländliches zu Hause als Zweithund, wo er seine Unsicherheit weiter abbauen, Bindung und Vertrauen zu seinem Menschen aufbauen und den Terrier in sich entdecken darf. Verständige Kinder im Teenageralter sollten kein Problem für ihn darstellen. Linus ist ca 40 cm groß und wiegt ca. 12 kg. 🟢 Interesse? Bitte fülle unsere Selbstauskunft aus:

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Step by Paw e.V.
Living with Linus
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Step by Paw e.V. · Germany

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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 dog waiting at Step by Paw e.V. in Germany.

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 Linus, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Linus?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Step by Paw 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 — Step by Paw 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 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 Step by Paw 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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