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Meiki

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

The retriever-mix Meiki was born around 2021 and came to our shelter on 22.01.26 from a seizure in the district of Gütersloh. In this seizure, 30 dogs were secured in a house, living under terrible conditions. The seven retriever-mixes we took in were housed in one room and were practically up to their bellies in feces. Their fur was accordingly matted. Not only did several baths become necessary, but in some cases, they also had to be shaved and trimmed so that their skin could breathe. They were too thin, had mostly inflamed ear canals, and a lot of tartar. Even now, a lot is still catching up with them. But all the dogs were very friendly from the start, just at the level of young dogs who haven't learned much yet. At first, on the leash, they behaved like "wild horses," but they quickly learned. However, in this relatively short time, not everything can be made up for that was neglected over years. Meiki has a cherry eye, which also still needs to be operated on. He is the only one of the seven dogs that has been neutered. He is very open but also often still unsure. Here, a clear, calm guidance is required. With other dogs, he shows himself to be compatible, but at first, when he doesn't know them well, he is rather reserved. All the dogs from the seizure need dental work or even more, so we would be very grateful for sponsors who can help us with the expected high veterinary costs.

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Der Retrievermischling Meiki ist ca. 2021 geboren und kam am 22.01.26 aus einer Beschlagnahme aus dem Kreis Gütersloh. Hier wurden in einem Haus 30 Hunde sichergestellt, die unter schlimmen Bedingungen ihr Leben dort fristeten. Die sieben Retrievermixe, die wir davon übernommen haben, waren in einem Zimmer untergebracht und standen fast bis zum Bauch in Scheiße. Entsprechend verfilzt sah ihr Fell auch aus. Da waren bislang nicht nur etliche Bäder notwendig, teilweise musste auch geschoren und geschnitten werden, damit die Haut überhaupt atmen konnte. Sie waren zu dünn, hatten zum größten Teil entzündete Ohrgänge und viel Zahnstein. Da kommt auch jetzt noch einiges auf uns zu. Aber alle Hunde waren von Anfang sehr freundlich, nur auf dem Stand eines Junghundes, der noch nichts kennen gelernt hat. An der Leine führten sie sich anfangs wie "Wildpferde" auf. Aber sie haben schnell dazu gelernt. Nur kann man in dieser - noch relativ kurzen Zeit - nicht alles aufholen, was jahrelang versäumt wurde ihnen beizubringen. Meiki hat ein Cherry Eye, was auch noch operiert werden muss. Er ist als einziger von den 7 Hunden kastriert. Er ist sehr aufgeschlossen, aber oft auch noch unsicher. Hier ist eine klare, ruhige Führung gefragt. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt er sich verträglich, nur anfangs, wenn er sie noch nicht gut kennt, eher zurückhaltend. Alle Hunde aus der Beschlagnahme brauchen eine Zahnsanierung oder sogar mehr, daher würden wir uns über Paten, die uns bei den zu erwartenden hohen Tierarztkosten unterstützen, sehr freuen.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Paderborn
Shelter
Tierheim Paderborn
Living with Meiki
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Bringing Meiki home

What you'll need for Meiki in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Meiki

What life with Meiki looks like

Meiki is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Paderborn in Paderborn.

An 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Meiki, answered.

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