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Maxi

Havanese · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Maxi is a sweet, affectionate young boy who has been given up by his owner due to changed circumstances. He is looking for a new loving home. He is a sweet and affectionate young boy who has had some training, but would love to have more. He walks well on a leash and can be left alone for hours. Maxi has a physical handicap, probably since birth: he has a problem with his nerves that means he can't control one of his back legs properly, which gives him a distinctive way of walking.

DE·Show original

lieb, anhänglich Über Maxi Maxis Halterin musste den kleinen Kerl schweren Herzens aufgrund geänderter Lebensumstände im Tierheim abgeben und jetzt sucht er ein neues liebevolles Zuhause. Er ist ein lieber und anhänglicher junger Bursche, der schon etwas Erziehung genossen hat, die aber gerne noch ausgebaut werden kann. Er läuft gut an der Leine und kann stundenweise problemlos alleine bleiben. Maxi hat, wahrscheinlich schon von Geburt an, ein körperliches Handicap: durch eine Störung in den Nervenbahnen kann er ein Hinterbein nicht richtig steuern und hat dadurch ein besonderes Gangbild.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Rüsselsheim
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Russelsheim
Living with Maxi
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Russelsheim · RüsselsheimLearn about Havanese

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Maxi home

What you'll need for Maxi 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 Maxi

What life with Maxi looks like

Maxi is a small young adult havanese dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Russelsheim in Rüsselsheim.

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.

Rüsselsheim, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maxi, answered.

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