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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Adult · 8 years

Due to a negative experience in my youth, I have a hard time getting along with my fellow animals. On good days, I mostly manage to avoid the stress. On bad days, however, I can't hold back and sometimes let my frustration out on the other end of the leash. Even though I didn't want to know much about these strange "structures, rules, and boundaries" at first, I have made all the progress thanks to the intensive and consistent training! Since I no longer get to decide everything myself and here my people give me a clear line, I am much more relaxed. I wish for someone who enjoys taking on new challenges, exudes sovereignty and calm, and brings the necessary patience to continue guiding me in the right direction!

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Aufgrund eines negativen Erlebnisses in meiner Jugendzeit, tue ich mich mit meinen Artgenossen sehr schwer. An guten Tagen, schaffe ich es meistens dem Stress aus dem Weg zu gehen. An schlechten Tagen jedoch kann ich mich nicht zusammenreißen und lasse dann durchaus auch mal meinen Frust am anderen Ende der Leine aus. Auch wenn ich die erste Zeit nicht viel von diesen komischen „Strukturen, Regeln und Grenzen“ wissen wollte, habe ich die ganzen Fortschritte dem intensiven und konsequenten Training zu verdanken! Seitdem ich nicht mehr alles selbst entscheiden darf/muss und hier von meinen Menschen eine klare Linie vorgegeben bekomme, bin ich deutlich entspannter. Ich wünsche mir jemanden, der sich gerne neuen Herausforderungen stellt, Souveränität und Ruhe ausstrahlt und die nötige Geduld mitbringt, um mich weiterhin in die richtige Bahn zu lenken!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Bochum
Shelter
Tierheim Bochum
Living with Lion
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Bochum · BochumLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Lion home

What you'll need for Lion 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 Lion

What life with Lion looks like

Lion is a large adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Bochum in Bochum.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Lion, answered.

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