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Max & Moritz

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Max und Moritz, born approximately March 2021, neutered, approximately 65 cm shoulder height, in the shelter since August 2022. The brothers Max and Moritz have been in the shelter since they were puppies and lived in a small, open kennel for several years. This means that they were in a place where small dogs are usually temporarily housed, but it has become their permanent home. During the day, the door was open, but as soon as they wanted to go out, they were bullied by the other dogs and retreated to the kennel to simply lie around. However, this has changed. They have now been moved to a quieter area where they can move around more freely and are also allowed to go to a small meadow next to the enclosure. Although the situation has already improved for the two, it is still far from a real home. At first, they are a bit reserved around people they don't know. After a short warming-up phase, they enjoy petting very much. Once they have gotten to know a person, they are also happy to be greeted with a wagging tail. Moritz already walks well on a leash and is fully accessible, Max can be touched, but is still a bit reserved. Both are very gentle and loving. It breaks our hearts every time we see them experience spring, summer, autumn, and winter again and again in this concrete kennel. Due to their strong bond and dependence on each other, we have decided to only place them together. We know that we are hoping for a miracle, but the videos show that they really have the potential to find their security with enough time and patience. The best option would be a lifelong home or a home where they can move freely without constraint and be accepted as the dogs are willing to offer. They can only be placed together, as separating them would take away any security they have. We wish for them a home with empathetic and patient people who can teach them the ABCs of dogs in peace and show them what a good dog life is. They are currently still in Romania and can be adopted if a home is found. They travel with a microchip and vaccinations (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic vaccination). All dogs are treated against intestinal parasites and ectoparasites at their arrival in the shelter and at least once a year thereafter. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page:

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08/2026 02/2026 Max und Moritz, geboren ca. 03/2021, kastriert, ca. 65 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 08/2022 Die Brüder Max und Moritz sind seit ihrer Welpenzeit im Shelter und lebten seit mehreren Jahren in einem offenen, kleinen Zwinger. Das bedeutet, dass dort, wo normalerweise nur kleine Hunde aufgrund ihrer geringen Größe vorübergehend untergebracht werden, ihr aktuelles Zuhause war. Tagsüber war die Tür offen, aber sobald sie rausgehen wollten, wurden sie von den anderen gemobbt und haben sich wieder in den Zwinger zurückgezogen um den Tag einfach mit herumliegen zu verbringen. Das hat sich jetzt aber geändert. Sie wurden mittlerweile in einen ruhigeren Bereich umgesetzt, in dem sie sich etwas freier bewegen können und auch immer wieder auf eine kleine Wiese neben dem Auslauf dürfen. Auch wenn die Situation für die beiden dadurch bereits etwas schöner geworden ist, ist dies natürlich noch lange kein Vergleich zu einem richtigen Zuhause. Anfangs sind die beiden bei ihnen unbekannten Menschen kurz etwas zurückhaltend. Nach einer kurzen Auftauphase genießen sie Streicheleinheiten jedoch sehr. Haben sie einen Menschen erst einmal kennengelernt, wird man auch gerne einmal mit einem freudigen Schwanzwedeln begrüßt. Moritz geht schon gut an der Leine und ist komplett zugänglich, Max lässt sich zwar anfassen aber ist noch etwas zurückhaltend. Beide sind ganz sanft und lieb. Es bricht uns jedes Mal aufs Neue das Herz, wenn sie in diesem Betonzwinger Frühling, Sommer, Herbst und Winter wieder und wieder erleben müssen. Durch ihre gegenseitige starke Bindung und Abhängigkeit haben wir uns dazu entschlossen, beide nur gemeinsam zu vermitteln. Wir wissen, dass wir damit auf ein Wunder hoffen, aber in den Videos kann man sehen, dass sie wirklich Potential haben, mit genügend Zeit und Geduld ihre Sicherheit zu finden. Am besten geeignet wäre ein Lebenshof oder auch ein Zuhause, in dem sie sich ohne Zwang frei bewegen können und so angenommen werden, wie es die Hunde bereit sind anzubieten. Die beiden sind nur gemeinsam vermittelbar, da eine Trennung ihnen jegliche Sicherheit nehmen würde. Wir wünschen uns für sie ein Zuhause bei empathischen und geduldigen Menschen, die ihnen in Ruhe das Hunde ABC beibringen und ihnen zeigen, was ein gutes Hundeleben ist. Befinden sich aktuell noch in Rumänien und dürfen ausreisen, wenn sie ein Zuhause gefunden haben. Reisen gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hope for Future e.V.
Living with Max & Moritz
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Hope for Future e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Max & Moritz home

What you'll need for Max & Moritz 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 Max & Moritz

What life with Max & Moritz looks like

Max & Moritz is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Max & Moritz, answered.

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