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Max

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Max - our cheerful blanket thief with a big heart Max is our happy-go-lucky bear and has only one big life plan: to be there, have fun and spend as much time as possible with his humans. The sweet guy is incredibly friendly, sweet, happy and wonderfully silly. Max is the house's own clown - with him it will never be boring! He likes to make his humans laugh and is just a dog who spreads good mood with his happy nature. However, Max has a small collecting passion. His specialty: blankets, towels and toys! And preferably the things that actually belong to the other dogs. He is of the opinion: "What's lying around could belong to me." So if you're looking for a dog that reliably keeps things tidy by bringing all the blankets and towels to a central location, Max is just right for you. Whether kleptomania or simply a pronounced talent for redistribution - we leave the description to you. He loves to be close to his humans. He wants to belong, be in the middle of everything and accompany his humans. A home where he gets a lot of closeness, attention and loving attention would be the absolute jackpot for him. What Max's humans should know: With all the silliness and joie de vivre, Max also brings a few special needs: A few kilos may still fall. A little less weight would do him and his joints good, so he should continue to be lovingly supported in losing weight. Max has hip problems. That's why he needs a home where his physical limits are taken into account and he doesn't have to climb stairs all the time. His new home should therefore be at ground level. Compatibility: He is generally well-behaved and gets along great with most of his kind. He occasionally finds some males unsympathetic. Max wants above all one thing: to be loved. He is a very human-oriented dog and would be happy about people who like to have a happy, cuddly and lively four-legged friend by their side. If you think now: "This lovable chaos could fit perfectly to me!" - then contact us. Notes: Shoulder height approx. 56 cm

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ebenerdiges Zuhause gesucht! Max – unser fröhlicher Decken-Dieb mit ganz großem Herzen Max ist unser Gute-Laune-Bär und hat eigentlich nur einen großen Lebensplan: dabei sein, Spaß haben und möglichst viel Zeit mit seinen Menschen verbringen. Der süße Kerl ist unglaublich freundlich, lieb, fröhlich und herrlich albern. Max ist sozusagen der hauseigene Clown – mit ihm wird es garantiert nie langweilig! Er bringt seine Menschen gerne zum Lachen und ist einfach ein Hund, der mit seiner fröhlichen Art sofort gute Laune verbreitet. Allerdings hat Max eine kleine Sammelleidenschaft. Sein Spezialgebiet: Decken, Handtücher und Spielzeug! Und zwar bevorzugt die Sachen, die eigentlich den anderen Hunden gehören. Er ist nämlich der Meinung: „Was herumliegt, könnte mir gehören.“ Wer also einen Hund sucht, der zuverlässig für „Ordnung“ sorgt, indem er sämtliche Decken und Handtücher an einen zentralen Ort bringt, ist bei Max genau richtig. Ob Kleptomanie oder einfach ein ausgeprägtes Talent zum Umverteilen – wir überlassen die Bezeichnung euch. Am allerliebsten ist er ganz nah bei seinem Menschen. Er möchte dazugehören, mittendrin sein und seine Menschen begleiten. Ein Zuhause, in dem er viel Nähe, Aufmerksamkeit und liebevolle Zuwendung bekommt, wäre für ihn daher ein absoluter Jackpot. Was Max’ Menschen wissen sollten: Bei aller Albernheit und Lebensfreude bringt Max auch ein paar besondere Bedürfnisse mit: Ein paar Kilos dürfen noch purzeln. Ein bisschen weniger Gewicht würde ihm und seinen Gelenken gut tun, daher sollte er weiterhin liebevoll beim Abnehmen unterstützt werden. Max hat Hüftprobleme. Deshalb braucht er ein Zuhause, in dem auf seine körperlichen Grenzen Rücksicht genommen wird und er nicht ständig Treppen steigen muss. Sein neues Zuhause sollte daher ebenerdig sein. Verträglichkeit: Er ist grundsätzlich gut verträglich und kommt mit den meisten Artgenossen prima klar. Vereinzelte Rüden findet er auch schon mal unsympathisch. Max möchte vor allem eines: geliebt werden. Er ist ein ausgesprochen menschenbezogener Hund und würde sich über Menschen freuen, die gerne einen fröhlichen, verschmusten und lebenslustigen Vierbeiner an ihrer Seite haben. Wenn du jetzt denkst: „Dieser liebenswerte Chaot könnte perfekt zu mir passen!“ – dann melde dich bei uns. Hinweise: Schulterhöhe ca. 56 cm

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Köln-Ostheim
Living with Max
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Köln-Ostheim · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 days ago

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
    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

What life with Max looks like

Max is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Köln-Ostheim 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, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Max?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Köln-Ostheim 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 Köln-Ostheim 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 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 Köln-Ostheim 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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