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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 14 years

Born: circa 2020/2021 Breed: mixed breed, medium size compatible with others: gets along well, lives in a mixed pack Current location: animal shelter Sokolka/Poland Surrender reason: freed from chain confinement Max was purchased by people who kept him as a chain dog without much affection. Animal welfare workers were alerted by neighbors and were able to take him from his owners. At the animal shelter, Max shows himself to be a friendly and active male dog who still has a lot to make up for. For safety, any children in the family should be at least 14 years old. He walks well on a leash and regularly goes for walks with the larger children who are at the animal shelter every weekend. Max has blossomed in the animal shelter. We wish him a stable home with people who already have dog experience.

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Geboren: ca. 2020/2021 Rasse: Mischling, mittelgroß Verträglichkeit: gut verträglich, lebt in einem gemischten Rudel Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sokolka/Polen Abgabegrund: Wurde aus Kettenhaltung befreit Max wurde von Leuten angeschafft, die ihn ohne viel Zuwendung als Kettenhund gehalten haben. Die Tierschützer wurden von Nachbarn auf ihn aufmerksam gemacht und konnten ihn den Besitzern wegnehmen. Im Tierheim zeigt sich Max als ein freundlicher und aktiver Rüde, der gerne noch vieles nachholen möchte. Sicherheitshalber sollten mögliche Kinder in der Familie schon ab ca. 14 Jahre sein. Er geht gut an der Leine und regelmäßig spazieren mit größeren Kindern, die jedes Wochenende im Tierheim sind. Max ist im Tierheim aufgeblüht. Wir wünschen ihm ein stabiles Zuhause mit Menschen, die schon Hundeerfahrung haben.

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Max
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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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
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. 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 — Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. 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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