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Dachshund · Male · Senior · 11 years

Max came to us as a donation when it could no longer be cared for. The little fluffy dachshund is calm and affectionate. If he likes someone, he becomes very friendly, cheerful, and asks for cuddles. Max gets along well with dogs. Unfortunately, he has a few physical issues that can't be fixed as he gets older. He has lymphoma, for instance. At the moment, he doesn't need any medication or special food, but he should be closely monitored, and if his overall condition worsens, action should be taken. Therefore, some experience with dogs would be advantageous.

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Max kam als Abgabe zu uns, da man sich nicht mehr um ihn kümmern konnte. Der kleine dicke Dackel ist ruhig und lieb. Wenn er einen mag, zeigt er sich sehr zutraulich, fröhlich und fordert Streicheleinheiten ein. Max ist mit Hunden verträglich. Leider hat er ein paar körperliche Baustellen, die man in seinem Alter nicht mehr beheben kann. Unter anderem hat er Lymphdrüsenkrebs. Er benötigt zur Zeit keine Medikamente oder spezielles Futter, man sollte ihn aber genau beobachten und wenn sich sein Allgemeinzustand verschlechtert, handeln. Hundeerfahrung wäre daher von Vorteil.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Heppenheim
Living with Max
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Bringing Max home

What you'll need for Max 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
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    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
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    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

What life with Max looks like

Max is a medium-sized senior dachshund dog waiting at Tierheim Heppenheim in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Max, answered.

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