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Luke

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Luke ist durch die Höllen gegangen. An der Kette im Nirgendwo entdeckten ihn Touristen und informierten die Polizei. Diese brachten ihn in unser Kooperationstierheim, die LIDA. Mitte Mai hatte Luke die Chance, auf eine Pflegestelle nach Deutschland zu reisen (nähe Worms). Die Pflegestelle ist von Luke total begeistert. Luke kam an und war da – ohne Ängste erkundete er Wohnung und Garten, er war sofort stubenrein, geht an der Leine spazieren als hätte er nie etwas anderes gemacht. Luke beeindruckt mit seiner Ruhe und Gelassenheit. Egal ob Fernseher, Staubsauger, oder auch die Deutsche Bahn, die sehr nahe am Haus vorbei fährt, bringen ihn aus der Ruhe. Er lebt hier mit 3 Hündinnen und wenn die eine oder andere mal etwas zickig wird … was soll es. Luke legt sich hin und schläft. Draußen zeigt er, dass er auch noch Spaß am Leben hat. Er fängt an Ball zu spielen und freut sich sichtlich, wenn man ihn lobt, wenn er ein Kommando umgesetzt hat. Wir suchen für Luke eine Familie oder Einzelperson, die ihn liebt, fördert und nie mehr im Stich lässt. Sie sollten über einen Garten und Hundeerfahrung verfügen. Gerne kann er zu aktiven Senioren vermittelt werden, auch Hündinnen sind kein Problem, Rüden können wir nicht testen. Kinder sollten 12 Jahre oder älter sein und den Umgang mit Hunden kennen. Luke ist einfach nur toll, ein treuer Begleiter, der mit seinen Menschen durch Dick und Dünn gehen wird. Haben Sie Fragen zu Luke? Dann freue wir uns über ihre Kontaktaufnahme. Alle Hunde sind bei Ausreise gechipt, geimpft und reisen mit einem EU Ausweis in einem beim deutschen Veterinäramt registrierten Transport. Die Hunde reisen mit TRACES.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Bornheim
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde
Living with Luke
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde · BornheimLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Luke home

What you'll need for Luke 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 Luke

What life with Luke looks like

Luke is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde in Bornheim.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

Bornheim, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Luke, answered.

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