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Lupitu

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Lupitu is one of many dogs who have lived in the shelter since they were puppies. Day after day, these dogs wait at the fence for a little attention. Lupitu gets along well with his kennel mates and is also friendly and open toward people. In new situations he is initially reserved and takes a careful look at things, but he always stays calm and composed. In his new surroundings, Lupitu will certainly need some time to settle in. We are confident, however, that he will open up quickly, as he is extremely curious and ready to trust people. An active and sporty foster home that enjoys spending time with him and learning together would be wonderful. Lupitu still has a lot to catch up on and needs support before he can live in his own family. Feel free to get in touch with us, and we will first exchange ideas about fostering, completely without obligation. Our dogs travel dewormed, deflead, neutered, and with an EU pet passport. A rapid Mediterranean test is carried out in advance.

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Lupitu ist einer von vielen Hunden, die seit dem Welpenalter im Tierheim leben. Tag für Tag warten diese Hunde am Zaun auf ein wenig Aufmerksamkeit. Lupitu versteht sich gut mit seinen Zwingerkameraden und zeigt sich auch gegenüber Menschen freundlich und aufgeschlossen. In neuen Situationen ist er anfangs abwartend und prüft die Lage, dabei ist er jedoch stets ruhig und gefasst. In seiner neuen Umgebung wird Lupitu sicherlich etwas Zeit benötigen, um sich einzuleben. Wir sind jedoch zuversichtlich, dass er sich schnell öffnen wird, denn er ist äußerst neugierig und bereit, Menschen zu vertrauen. Eine aktive und sportliche Pflegestelle, die Freude daran hat, Zeit mit ihm zu verbringen und gemeinsam zu lernen, wäre toll. Lupitu hat noch einiges aufzuholen und braucht dabei Unterstützung, bevor er in seiner eigenen Familie leben kann. Melden Sie sich gerne bei uns und wir tauschen uns zunächst völlig unverbindlich rund um das Thema Pflegestelle aus. Unsere Hunde reisen entwurmt, entfloht, kastriert und mit EU Heimtierausweis aus. Ein Mittelmeerschnelltest wird vorab durchgeführt.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V.
Living with Lupitu
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lupitu home

What you'll need for Lupitu 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 Lupitu

What life with Lupitu looks like

Lupitu is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs 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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lupitu, answered.

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