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Makaio

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

adoption requirements adoption process Now request this animal! adoption requirements adoption process Now request this dog! The athletic and beautiful Makaio is a real sight. But behind his impressive appearance lies a young dog who never really had the chance to learn how a normal dog life works. When we visited him at the shelter in May, it was immediately clear how much he craves human proximity. He desperately wanted to escape the small pen and the loud shelter routine… at least for a few minutes. Out in the run, he appeared incredibly unkempt and simply wanted to enjoy our company. Makaio is an incredibly people-oriented, scruffy young male dog who just wants to belong. Behind the public shelter in Bistrița, Makaio now waits behind bars for his chance. Meanwhile, Makaio has already been through a lot. Together with his brothers Jaro and Caramelo, and his mother Baylee, he was rescued by Romanian animal welfare activists. The family lived for years in close quarters but still apart from each other, and they were often exposed to free-roaming dogs. Makaio had to learn to assert himself through body language and keep other dogs at a distance. That's why he shows insecurity and defensiveness in dog interactions, and his behavior is largely determined by his affinities. He needs his space and doesn't want to be pushed. This behavior is rooted in his past and should not be "trained away" with harshness. His future family should approach dog interactions calmly and thoughtfully, showing him that he doesn't have to control everything. Makaio needs confident people who can give him security and help him gather positive and corrective experiences. And most importantly, he needs to learn that a leash means safety, not being exposed to other dogs. Although his adolescence is behind him, Makaio still needs to learn the basics of dog behavior. What does a dog learn on a chain for years? Everyday things are still completely new to him. That's why he seeks out people with patience, understanding, and joy in showing him the world step by step. Even a visit to a positively working dog training class would surely delight Makaio, so he can catch up on everything he's been denied so far. At the shelter, Makaio also shows himself as an active young male dog who craves physical and mental stimulation. Walks, adventures, nose work, or shared activities would bring him great joy. At the same time, he is an absolute cuddle dog. As soon as the pen door opens, he just wants to be with a person, feel closeness, and be loved. Despite everything, Makaio has kept his big heart. He longs to find the right people who will see him and show him how wonderful a dog life can be. Makaio has already freed himself from the chain. Now, he just needs his people to show him that his life doesn't have to stay behind bars. Will you help him finally arrive and live the life he so deserves? Makaio is already packed and ready to go. He has his EU pet passport ready. He travels microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, dewormed, and flea-treated to his new home. Even a loving foster home would delight Makaio. A big thank you to Sarah, who gave Makaio his name and helped him take the first step into a new life. As of: 29.05. This animal was abandoned.

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Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt dieses Tier anfragen! Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt diesen Hund anfragen! Der sportliche und wunderschöne Makaio ist eine echte Erscheinung. Doch hinter seiner beeindruckenden Optik steckt ein junger Hund, der nie wirklich lernen durfte, wie ein normales Hundeleben funktioniert. Als wir ihn im Mai im Shelter besucht haben, fiel sofort auf, wie sehr er die Nähe zum Menschen sucht. Er wollte unbedingt raus aus dem kleinen Zwinger und dem lauten Shelteralltag… wenigstens für ein paar Minuten entkommen. Draußen im Auslauf zeigte er sich unglaublich verkuschelt und wollte einfach nur unsere Nähe genießen. Makaio ist ein unglaublich menschenbezogener, verschmuster junger Rüde, der einfach dazugehören möchte. Im öffentlichen Shelter von Bistrița wartet der er nun hinter Gittern auf seine Chance. Dabei hat Makaio bereits einiges hinter sich. Gemeinsam mit seinen Brüdern Jaro und Caramelo sowie seiner Mutter Baylee wurde er von rumänischen Tierschützern gerettet. Die Familie lebte jahrelang an kurzen Ketten zwar nah beieinander aber trotzdem voneinander getrennt. Zusätzlich waren sie immer wieder freilaufenden Hunden ausgesetzt. Makaio musste lernen, sich über Körpersprache Raum zu verschaffen und andere Hunde auf Abstand zu halten. Genau deshalb zeigt er sich im Hundekontakt eher unsicher und abwehrend und entscheidet stark nach Sympathie. Er braucht seinen Raum und möchte nicht bedrängt werden. Dieses Verhalten ist seiner Vergangenheit geschuldet und nichts, was man mit Härte „wegtrainieren“ sollte oder kann. Seine zukünftige Familie sollte Hundebegegnungen ruhig und bedacht angehen und ihm zeigen, dass er nicht alles selbst regeln muss. Makaio braucht souveräne Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit geben und ihm helfen, positive und korrigierende Erfahrungen zu sammeln. Und vor allem zeigen, dass Leine „Sicherheit“ bedeutet und kein Ausgeliefertsein anderen Hunden gegenüber. Obwohl seine Pubertät bereits hinter ihm liegt, muss Makaio das Hunde-ABC erst noch richtig lernen. Denn was lernt ein Hund schon jahrelang an einer Kette? Alltägliche Dinge sind für ihn noch komplett neu. Deshalb sucht er Menschen mit Geduld, Verständnis und Freude daran, ihm Schritt für Schritt die Welt zu zeigen. Auch über den Besuch einer positiv arbeitenden Hundeschule würde sich Makaio sicherlich freuen, damit er gemeinsam mit seinen Menschen all das nachholen darf, was ihm bisher verwehrt geblieben ist. Im Shelter zeigt sich Makaio außerdem als aktiver junger Rüde, der körperlich und geistig ausgelastet werden möchte. Spaziergänge, Abenteuer, Nasenarbeit oder gemeinsame Aktivitäten würden ihm große Freude bereiten. Gleichzeitig ist er ein absoluter Kuschelhund. Sobald sich die Zwingertür öffnet, möchte er einfach nur zum Menschen, Nähe spüren und geliebt werden. Trotz allem hat Makaio sich sein großes Herz bewahrt. Er wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, endlich die richtigen Menschen zu finden, die ihn sehen und ihm zeigen, wie schön ein Hundeleben sein kann. Aus der Kette konnte Makaio sich bereits befreien. Jetzt fehlen ihm nur noch seine Menschen, die ihm zeigen, dass sein Leben nicht hinter Gittern bleiben muss. Hilfst du ihm dabei, endlich anzukommen und das Leben zu führen, das er so sehr verdient? Makaio sitzt bereits auf gepackten Koffern und hat seinen EU-Heimtierausweis parat. Er reist gechipt, geimpft, kastriert, entwurmt und entfloht in sein neues Zuhause. Nach positiver Vorkontrolle und gegen Schutzgebühr steht eurer gemeinsamen Zukunft nichts mehr im Wege. Auch über eine liebevolle Pflegestelle würde sich Makaio sehr freuen. Ein großes Dankeschön an Sarah, du hast Makaio seinen Namen geschenkt und ihm damit den ersten Schritt in ein neues Leben ermöglicht. Stand: 29.05.2026

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Ein Herz für Streuner e.V.
Living with Makaio
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Makaio home

What you'll need for Makaio in week one.

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  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 Makaio

What life with Makaio looks like

Makaio is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. in München.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Makaio, answered.

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