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Lokum

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Lokum ist ein freundlicher, sanfter und sehr menschenbezogener junger Rüde, der die Nähe seiner Menschen genießt. Besonders Kuscheleinheiten und Streicheleinheiten liebt er und sucht dabei gerne den Kontakt zu seinen Bezugspersonen. Fremden Menschen gegenüber ist er zunächst etwas vorsichtig und zurückhaltend, taut aber schnell auf und zeigt dann seine freundliche und verschmuste Seite. Im Alltag ist Lokum neugierig, aufmerksam und voller Entdeckerfreude. Er liebt lange Spaziergänge und hat auch an Suchspielen viel Freude, bei denen er seine kluge Nase einsetzen darf. An Geschirr und Leine ist er bereits gewöhnt und lernt derzeit, ruhig neben seinem Menschen zu laufen und auf erste Kommandos zu hören. Dabei zeigt er sich lernwillig und aufmerksam und arbeitet gerne mit. Lokum lebt aktuell in einem Zwinger im Freien, den er sich mit seinem Bruder teilt. Mit seinen Geschwistern versteht er sich sehr gut und genießt gemeinsame Spiele und Spaziergänge. Fremden Hunden gegenüber verhält er sich höflich und vorsichtig, hält zunächst lieber etwas Abstand und beobachtet die Situation. Das Leben in einer eigenen Familie kennt Lokum bisher noch nicht. Deshalb wünschen wir uns Menschen, die ihm mit Geduld und liebevoller Führung die Welt zeigen und ihm Zeit geben, in seinem neuen Zuhause anzukommen. Er soll gemeinsam mit seinen Menschen lernen, entdecken und Sicherheit gewinnen dürfen. Vielleicht bist du der Mensch, der Lokum auf diesem Weg begleitet und ihm zeigt, wie schön ein eigenes Zuhause mit Wärme, Vertrauen und gemeinsamen Erlebnissen sein kann.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Jessen (Elster)
Shelter
Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV
Living with Lokum
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV · Jessen (Elster)Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Lokum home

What you'll need for Lokum in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Lokum

What life with Lokum looks like

Lokum is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV in Jessen (Elster).

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.

Jessen (Elster), Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lokum, answered.

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