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Matt

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

adoption requirements adoption process Adopt this animal now! adoption requirements adoption process Matt has found a home! His story: Matt is a lively Terrier mix with plenty of energy and a big heart for his people. He seeks dog-experienced people who appreciate his strengths and give him the necessary security. Matt brings everything that Terrier fans love: he is active, playful, and smart—but also independent and watchful. Matt loves movement and play. Outdoors, he shows himself to be open and friendly, enjoys long walks, and is often active. With his trusted people, he is very clingy and cuddly—he seeks closeness and enjoys cuddle sessions once he has formed trust. He also gets along well with other dogs. Typical Terrier behavior brings Matt a certain protective mentality: he tends to defend his people and his space. This behavior is expressed through growling, which is why he currently wears a muzzle for safety. He has never bitten. With the right guidance and clear structure, this behavior can be well managed. Matt has health issues with his eyes, which require regular veterinary care. He is likely completely blind in his right eye, which adds to his insecurity. Additionally, it is hard for him to let go in certain situations—a typical behavior for dogs that are highly fixated on their trusted people. Since he defends his space, he can no longer accompany his previous owner to work and must stay alone for the time being, which is not a good life for a dog. For Matt, we are looking for dog-experienced people, ideally with Terrier knowledge and experience in dealing with resource defense. He needs clear rules and a calm, safe guidance to feel comfortable. An active home with dog-savvy people would be perfect—ideally without small children. With patience, consistency, and love, Matt will become a faithful and enthusiastic companion, energized by his vitality and joy for life. Due to Matt's life situation, we are searching for a foster home or a home that meets his needs and is willing to learn with him. Matt is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and flea-treated.

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Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt dieses Tier anfragen! Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Matt hat sein Zuhause gefunden! Seine Geschichte: Matt ist ein lebensfroher Terriermix mit viel Energie und einem großen Herzen für seine Menschen. Er sucht hundeerfahrene Menschen, die seine Stärken zu schätzen wissen und ihm die nötige Sicherheit geben. Matt bringt alles mit, was Terrier-Fans lieben: Er ist aktiv, verspielt und klug – aber auch eigenständig und wachsam. Matt liebt Bewegung und Spiel. Draußen zeigt er sich offen und freundlich, genießt lange Spaziergänge und ist gerne aktiv. Mit seinen Bezugspersonen ist er sehr anhänglich und verschmust – hat er einmal Vertrauen gefasst, sucht er die Nähe und genießt gemeinsame Kuschelstunden. Auch mit anderen Hunden kommt er gut zurecht. Typisch Terrier bringt Matt eine gewisse Beschützermentalität mit: Er neigt dazu, seine Menschen und seinen Raum zu verteidigen. Dieses Verhalten äußert sich durch Knurren, weshalb er derzeit sicherheitshalber einen Maulkorb trägt. Gebissen hat er jedoch nie. Mit der richtigen Führung und klaren Strukturen lässt sich dieses Verhalten gut managen. Matt hat gesundheitliche Probleme mit den Augen, weshalb er regelmäßige tierärztliche Betreuung benötigt. Auf dem rechten Auge ist er vermutlich vollständig blind, was ihn zusätzlich verunsichert. Zudem fällt es ihm schwer, in bestimmten Situationen loszulassen – ein typisches Verhalten für Hunde, die stark auf ihre Bezugspersonen fixiert sind. Da er seinen Raum verteidigt, kann er seinen bisherigen Halter nicht mehr zur Arbeit begleiten und muss derzeit viel allein bleiben, was für einen Hund kein schönes Leben darstellt. Für Matt suchen wir hundeerfahrene Menschen, idealerweise mit Terrier-Kenntnissen und Erfahrung im Umgang mit Ressourcenverteidigung. Er braucht klare Regeln und eine ruhige, sichere Führung, um sich wohlzufühlen. Ein aktives Zuhause mit hundeverständigen Menschen wäre perfekt – idealerweise ohne kleine Kinder. Mit Geduld, Konsequenz und Liebe wird Matt ein treuer und verschmuster Begleiter, der mit seiner Energie und Lebensfreude begeistert. Aufgrund von Matts Lebenssituation suchen wir für ihn eine Pflegestelle oder ein Zuhause, das auf seine Bedürfnisse eingeht und bereit ist, mit ihm zu lernen. Matt ist kastriert, gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt und entfloht. Er bringt seinen EU-Heimtierausweis mit und kann nach positiver Vorkontrolle und gegen eine Schutzgebühr von 500 Euro kann er in sein eigenes Zuhause ziehen.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Ein Herz für Streuner e.V.
Living with Matt
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Matt home

What you'll need for Matt 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 Matt

What life with Matt looks like

Matt is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. in München.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Matt, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Matt?
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 Matt on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Matt 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 Matt 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 Matt 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 Matt 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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