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Luke

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 4 months

Three months old, four quick paws, a few flutters in his head and still a whole life ahead of him - that's Luke. The world is still a huge, exciting adventure for him and every day could bring a new chapter. A beetle crawling through the grass, an unfamiliar noise, a new smell or a person sitting down with him - Luke wants to discover, observe and try things out. He is a cheerful, playful and curious puppy who clearly enjoys the attention of people. And if something doesn't feel quite right to him, he stops for a moment. A little caution is necessary when you are still learning about the world. Luke grew up with his five siblings in our Romanian partner animal shelter. His mother, a mixed breed shepherd dog, came to our animal protectors heavily pregnant and was able to safely give birth to and raise her six puppies there. A protected start to life - but not yet the life we wish for a young dog. Now Luke should be allowed to experience that there is so much more waiting for him behind the animal shelter fences. He needs a world to discover. Luke should get to know meadows under his paws, sniff out new smells, experience different people and situations, take walks and get to know all the small things of everyday life that make up a dog's life. Above all, he should have people by his side who will patiently show him how this new world works. Luke gets along well with other dogs. A friendly and confident dog in the new home would certainly be a nice addition for him and we could well imagine that Luke would enjoy life as a second dog. Prerequisite for a

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Drei Monate alt, vier flinke Pfoten, ein paar Flausen im Kopf und noch ein ganzes Leben vor sich – das ist Luke. Noch ist die Welt für ihn ein riesiges, spannendes Abenteuer und eigentlich könnte jeder Tag ein neues Kapitel bereithalten. Ein Käfer, der durchs Gras krabbelt, ein unbekanntes Geräusch, ein neuer Geruch oder ein Mensch, der sich zu ihm setzt – Luke möchte entdecken, beobachten und ausprobieren. Dabei ist er ein fröhlicher, verspielter und neugieriger Welpe, der die Aufmerksamkeit von Menschen sichtlich genießt. Und wenn ihm zwischendurch doch einmal etwas nicht ganz geheuer ist, hält er kurz inne. Ein bisschen Vorsicht gehört schließlich dazu, wenn man die Welt noch kennenlernen muss. Luke ist gemeinsam mit seinen fünf Geschwistern in unserem rumänischen Partnertierheim aufgewachsen. Seine Mutter, eine Schäferhund-Mischlingshündin, kam hochträchtig zu unseren Tierschützern und konnte ihre sechs Welpen dort sicher zur Welt bringen und aufziehen. Ein geschützter Start ins Leben – aber noch lange nicht das Leben, das wir uns für einen jungen Hund wünschen. Jetzt soll Luke erleben dürfen, dass hinter den Tierheimzäunen noch so viel mehr auf ihn wartet. Er braucht eine Welt, die es zu entdecken gibt. Luke soll Wiesen unter den Pfoten kennenlernen, neue Gerüche erschnüffeln, verschiedene Menschen und Situationen erleben, Spaziergänge unternehmen und all die kleinen Dinge des Alltags kennenlernen, aus denen für einen Hund irgendwann ganz selbstverständlich sein Leben besteht. Vor allem aber soll er Menschen an seiner Seite haben, die ihm geduldig zeigen, wie diese neue Welt funktioniert. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sich Luke gut. Ein freundlicher und souveräner Hund im neuen Zuhause wäre für ihn sicherlich eine schöne Bereicherung und wir könnten uns gut vorstellen, dass Luke das Leben als Zweithund genießen würde. Voraussetzung für eine

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Kleinostheim
Shelter
Hope for lost Souls e.V.
Living with Luke
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Hope for lost Souls e.V. · KleinostheimLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

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 puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for lost Souls e.V. in Kleinostheim.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

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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. Hope for lost Souls e.V. 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 — Hope for lost Souls 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 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 Hope for lost Souls e.V. 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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