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Miko

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 8 years

Miko sitzt bereits einige Zeit bei uns im Tierheim und wartet sehnlichst auf ein neues Zuhause. Bevor der hübsche Bursche zu uns kam, saß er bereits geraume Zeit in einem befreundeten Tierheim. Dort wurde der Umgang mit ihm zunehmend schwieriger, weshalb man sich entschied, dass ihm ein Tapetenwechsel gut tun würde. Hier zeigt Miko sich mit seinen Bezugspersonen anhänglich, verspielt und verschmust. Er möchte gefallen und am liebsten immer dabei sein. Bis Miko sein Herz allerdings vergeben hat und er voll vertrauen kann, dauert es etwas. Diese Beziehung muss mit Respekt und Verständnis aufgebaut werden - dann hat man einen wahren Freund an seiner Seite. Mit Artgenossen ist Miko veträglich, möchte im engen Zusammenleben aber gern Einzelhund sein. Mittlerweile hat sich auch herausgestellt, dass Miko im neuen Zuhause nur eine Bezugsperson akzeptiert. Vertrauen und ritualisierte Abläufe sind für ihn sehr wichtig. Bei Besuch muss es möglich sein, Miko zu separieren. Da er länger braucht, um engeren Körperkontakt und medizinische Untersuchungen zuzulassen, ist er an das Tragen eines Maulkorbes gewöhnt. Diesen trägt er auch auf Spaziergängen. Für Miko suchen wir einen klaren, hundeerfahrenen Menschen, der Lust auf einen treuen Begleiter hat und die weitere Arbeit mit ihm nicht scheut. Denn es wird sich lohnen!

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Bielefeld
Shelter
Tierheim Bielefeld
Living with Miko
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Bielefeld · BielefeldLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Miko home

What you'll need for Miko in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Miko

What life with Miko looks like

Miko is an adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Bielefeld in Bielefeld.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Bielefeld, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Miko, answered.

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