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Male · Adult · 7 years

Birthdate: 04.07.2019 Louis came to us with Tyron via the veterinary office. Louis is a friendly and open-minded dog. He is very energetic and shows his joy a bit enthusiastically. A home with children would generally be possible. However, it should be kept in mind that Louis can be quite stormy at times. Other dogs are no problem outside, but he would rather have his home to himself. Currently, Louis should still lose a few kilograms. Louis is looking for people who will give him a permanent home with patience, love, and consistent leadership.

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Geburtsdatum: 04.07.2019 Louis kam mit Tyron über das Veterinäramt zu uns. Louis ist ein freundlicher und aufgeschlossener Hund. Er ist sehr energiegeladen und zeigt seine Freude etwas überschwänglich. Ein Zuhause mit Kindern wäre grundsätzlich möglich. Allerdings sollte dabei bedacht werden, dass Louis recht stürmisch sein kann. Andere Hunde sind draußen kein Problem, dennoch möchte er sein Zuhause lieber für sich allein haben. Aktuell dürfte Louis noch ein paar Kilo verlieren. Louis sucht Menschen, die ihm mit Geduld, Liebe und konsequenter Führung ein dauerhaftes Zuhause schenken.

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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Recklinghausen
Shelter
Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V.
Living with Louis
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  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Louis home

What you'll need for Louis in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Louis

What life with Louis looks like

Louis is a adult dog waiting at Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V. in Recklinghausen.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Recklinghausen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Louis, answered.

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