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Lois

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Lois (born 05/2025) is a young mixed-breed male who has been living in his foster home since the end of November, where he has already made great progress. He is now looking for his forever home with people who can give him the time and security he needs. Lois is a sensitive and loving dog who is initially cautious around unfamiliar people. He needs some time to build trust, so several getting-to-know-you visits are a requirement. Once he has taken someone into his heart, he shows himself to be very affectionate, cuddly, and loyal. He relies heavily on his primary caregivers and enjoys closeness and doing things together. Lois especially loves spending time in the garden, enjoys long walks (1.5 hours without any problems), and plays enthusiastically with his people or other dogs. He gets along very well with other dogs, so a confident resident dog could be a nice support, but it is not a requirement. Lois also gets along well with cats. In December, he was diagnosed with mild hip dysplasia and a patellar luxation. Thanks to physiotherapy and training on an underwater treadmill, his muscles have been successfully built up. Lois currently does not need any medication and handles daily life well. Regular exercises such as slalom walking and, of course, longer walks remain important for him. Lois is house-trained and walks nicely on the leash. However, there are still some situations that unsettle him. Certain people, cyclists, or e-scooters still worry him. He needs people who will accompany him calmly and confidently and help him gather positive experiences. For Lois, we are hoping for a home with patient people who have some dog experience, who understand his sensitive nature and can give him a sense of security. Attending a dog school would help him build trust further and reduce his fears of unfamiliar people step by step. An ideal setting would be a quiet residential area with a securely fenced garden. Children should be at least teenagers and already know how to interact respectfully with dogs. Would you like to give the wonderful Lois a chance and arrange a meeting? Then get in touch with us, and we will connect you with his foster home. Is Lois finally going to get his chance? Reach out with a short introduction about yourself and your living situation, and leave us a phone number so we can contact you. Lois is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and will be placed with a protection contract after a positive pre-adoption check.

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Lois (geb. 05/2025) ist ein junger Mischlingsrüde, der seit Ende November auf seiner Pflegestelle lebt und dort bereits große Fortschritte gemacht hat. Nun sucht er sein Für-immer-Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihm die Zeit und Sicherheit geben, die er braucht.Lois ist ein sensibler und liebevoller Hund, der fremden Menschen zunächst vorsichtig begegnet. Er braucht etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen aufzubauen, weshalb mehrere Kennenlerntermine eine Voraussetzung sind. Hat er einen Menschen erst einmal in sein Herz geschlossen, zeigt er sich sehr anhänglich, verschmust und loyal. Er orientiert sich stark an seinen Bezugspersonen und genießt Nähe und gemeinsame Aktivitäten.Besonders gerne verbringt Lois Zeit im Garten, liebt ausgedehnte Spaziergänge (1,5 Std. problemlos) und spielt begeistert mit seinen Menschen oder anderen Hunden. Artgenossen mag er sehr, weshalb ein souveräner Ersthund eine schöne Unterstützung sein könnte, aber keine Voraussetzung ist. Auch mit Katzen kommt Lois gut zurecht.Gesundheitlich wurde bei ihm im Dezember eine leichte Hüftdysplasie sowie eine Patellaluxation festgestellt. Dank Physiotherapie und Training auf dem Unterwasserlaufband konnte seine Muskulatur erfolgreich aufgebaut werden. Aktuell benötigt Lois keine Medikamente und zeigt sich im Alltag gut belastbar. Regelmäßige Übungen wie Slalomlaufen und eben längere Spaziergänge sind weiterhin wichtig für ihn. Lois ist stubenrein und läuft schön an der Leine. Dennoch gibt es Situationen, die ihn noch verunsichern. Manche Menschen, Radfahrer oder E-Scooter bereiten ihm noch Sorgen. Hier braucht er Menschen, die ihn ruhig und souverän begleiten und ihm helfen, positive Erfahrungen zu sammeln.Für Lois wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause bei geduldigen Menschen mit etwas Hundeerfahrung, die seine sensible Art verstehen und ihm Sicherheit vermitteln. Der Besuch einer Hundeschule würde ihm sehr helfen, weiter Vertrauen aufzubauen und seine Ängste gegenüber fremden Menschen Schritt für Schritt abzubauen. Ideal wäre eine ruhige Wohnlage mit sicher eingezäuntem Garten. Kinder sollten bereits im Teenageralter sein und einen respektvollen Umgang mit Hunden kennen.Du möchtest dem wunderschönen Lois eine Chance geben und ein Kennenlernen vereinbaren? Dann melde dich bei uns und wir stellen Kontakt zu seiner Pflegestelle her. Bekommt Lois nun endlich seine Chance? Melde dich mit einer kleinen Vorstellung zu dir und deiner Lebenssituation und hinterlass uns eine Telefonnummer, damit wir Kontakt aufnehmen können. Lois ist kastriert, geimpft, gechippt und wird nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Lois
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lois home

What you'll need for Lois 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 Lois

What life with Lois looks like

Lois is a large 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. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lois, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lois?
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 Lois on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lois 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 Lois 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 Lois 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 Lois 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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