How do I contact the shelter about Luca?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Wetzlar handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Luca on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Luca if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Wetzlar 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 Luca 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 Luca 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 Wetzlar early rather than rehoming privately; they know Luca 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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Luca

English Bulldog · Male · Young · 2 years

Hey there, I’m Luca 🥰 I’ve come all the way from Bavaria to find a wonderful home here 🍀 I’m a very friendly pup 🥰 Sometimes a bit shy at first, but I quickly turn into a big cuddle bug 😍 Everyone here at the animal shelter has fallen in love with me 😊 I’m good with car rides, can be left alone, and I’m already quite handsome ❤️ Unfortunately, I have CDA; I carry the dilution gene, which gives my back fur a lighter color… Right now, I don’t have any other issues, I just need a bit of sunscreen in the summer, but that’s it 😊 I’m looking for a home as an only pet, and my new humans should be willing to work with me, for example, on how I behave around other dogs…. Sometimes I’m not so well-behaved 🫣 Other times, I don’t like other dogs at all… With female dogs, it depends on our chemistry 🙃 Kids should be teenagers, as I sometimes have trouble controlling my strength 🙈😅 You should also know that I’m full of energy, typical for a young pup, and I need plenty of exercise to stay happy ⛹️‍♂️😃 Additionally, keep in mind that in some states, I’m considered a dangerous breed, so we’ll have to go through some tests together, and the dog tax might be quite high 😟 But that shouldn’t discourage you…. With me, you’ll get an incredibly awesome dog ❤️🍀 If you want to meet me, send an email to the animal shelter: We’ll set up a date 🥰🍀 Hope to see you very, very soon, Your Luca ❤️ (The description is just a snapshot of my life at the shelter. I might develop differently in a new home.) Animal type: Dog. Breed: American Bulldog Mix. Born on: March 10, 2024. Color: brindle. Gender: male. At the animal shelter since: April 29, 2026. Reason for surrender: Surrendered animal. Mediation status: Available for adoption. Neutered/Intact: Neutered. Dog training recommended: Yes. Needs physical and mental stimulation: Yes. Has prey drive: No. Can be left alone: No. Compatible with: Female dogs based on compatibility. Emergency: No. Adoption date:

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Huhu, ich bin Luca 🥰 Ich habe den weiten Weg aus Bayern hierher genommen, damit ich hier eine Chance auf ein tolles Zuhause bekomme 🍀 Ich bin ein sehr netter Hundebub🥰 Anfangs manchmal etwas schüchtern, aber ich mutiere gaaaaaanz schnell zur Schmusebacke 😍 Hier im Tierheim sind schon alle ganz verliebt in mich 😊 Ich fahre Auto, kann alleine bleiben und bin zudem ja schon sehr hübsch ❤️ Leider leide ich unter CDA, ich bin Träger des Dilutegens und habe dadurch etwas lichtes Fell am Rücken… Aktuell habe ich da sonst keine Probleme, brauche im Sommer etwas Sonnencreme, aber das wars 😊 Ich suche ein Zuhause als Einzelprinz und meine neuen Menschen sollten gewillt sein, mit mir zu Arbeiten, z.B. an Hundebegenungen….da benehme ich mich manchmal nicht so gut 🫣 Andere Rüden mag ich gar nicht…Bei Hündinnen entscheidet die Sympathie 🙃 Kinder sollten schon im Teeny Alter sein, denn ich kann meine Kraft manchmal nicht so ganz einschätzen 🙈😅 Was ihr auch wissen solltet ist, dass ich ganz typisch für einen jungen Bub wie mich, viel Energie habe und dementsprenchend ausgelastet werden möchte ⛹️‍♂️😃 Ansonsten solltet ihr noch Bedenken, dass ich in einigen Bundesländern zu den Listenhunden gehöre und wir zusammen ein paar Prüfungen durchlaufen müssen und teilweise auch die Hundesteuer recht hoch angesetzt ist 😟 Das sollte Euch aber nicht abhalten….ihr bekommt mit mir einfach einen wahnsinnig tollen Hund ❤️🍀 Wenn ihr mich kennenlernen wollt, schreibt eine Mail ans Tierheim: Und wir machen ein Date aus 🥰🍀 Bis hoffentlich ganz, ganz bald, Euer Luca ❤️ (Die Beschreibung von mir sind nur Momentaufnahmen aus dem Tierheimalltag. Ich kann mich im neuen Zuhause auch ganz anders entwickeln.) Tierart:Hund. Rasse:American Bulldog Mix. Geboren am:10.03.2024. Farbe:gestromt. Geschlecht:männlichIm Tierheim seit:29.04.2026Abgabegrund:AbgabetierVermittlungsstatus:vermittelbar Kastriert/Unkastriert:KastriertHundeschule empfohlen:JaBraucht körperliche + geistige Auslastung:JaHat Jagdtrieb:NeinBleibt alleine max.:Nein. Verträglich mit:Hündinnen nach SympathieNotfall:NeinVermittelt am:Noch nicht vermittelt

Size

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Wetzlar

Shelter

Tierheim Wetzlar

Living with Luca

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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Bringing Luca home

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About Luca

What life with Luca looks like

Luca is a young adult english bulldog dog waiting at Tierheim Wetzlar in Wetzlar.

An young 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.

Wetzlar, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Luca, answered.

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