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Lou

Mixed Breed · Female

Lou Breed: Malinois Color: typical Gender: female Date of birth: 04.2015 neutered: no Lou came to us at the animal shelter because her previous owners were overwhelmed with her. When she knows someone, she is a very nice and approachable female dog. With strangers, she is not as friendly, and this is clearly shown; therefore, she is also led with a muzzle. She gets along with other dogs and could also be a companion for a male dog. She knows the basic commands and is good on the leash. If you have any further questions about Lou, please feel free to contact us, we are happy to answer them.

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Lou Rasse: Malinois Farbe: typisch Geschlecht: weiblich Geburtsdatum: 04.2015 Kastriert: nein Lou kam zu uns ins Tierheim, weil ihre alten Besitzer mit ihr überfordert waren. Wenn sie jemanden kennt, ist sie eine sehr nette und zugängliche Hündin. Bei fremden Personen ist sie nicht so freundlich, zeigt dies auch deutlich und wird deswegen auch mit Maulkorb geführt. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie in Ordnung und könnte auch zu einem Rüden mit dazu. Sie kennt die Grundkommandos und ist gut an der Leine zu führen. Wenn Sie noch weitere Fragen zu Lou haben, nehmen Sie gerne Kontakt mit uns auf, wir beantworten diese gerne.

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Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V.

Living with Lou

✕Spayed

Cared for by Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. · Germany Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Lou home

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About Lou

What life with Lou looks like

Lou is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. in Germany.

An 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lou, answered.

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