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Milo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Milo, born 12/2018 and about 55-60 cm tall, is one of those dogs that are easy to overlook. He doesn't seek attention loudly; instead, he initially stays in the safety of his shelter. With a little patience, however, he can be coaxed out of his shell: fragrant wet food or a particularly tempting treat is enough to get him to venture outside. So far, the handsome male does not allow himself to be touched willingly. Nevertheless, he shows no aggression at all but rather seems watchful and cautious. He currently lives together with his kennel companion Emilie. Both are shy and need to learn to thaw out. Milo needs experienced, patient people who give him time and provide him with security through calm confidence. Whether as a foster placement or forever – who will give Milo his chance? Milo is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and will be placed with a protection contract after a positive preliminary check. General note about our animals: Our dogs in Romania are visited regularly so that we can continually reassess their behavior and development. These personal impressions help us greatly in presenting each individual dog as accurately as possible. However, we would like to point out that a dog in a new environment – with new people, new routines, and new impressions – may also behave differently. This is completely normal and part of every process of change. Many dogs open up even faster at home and show sides that were not visible at the shelter at all. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but they are not a guarantee of every behavior in the new environment. They are meant to provide guidance and show how the dog presents itself at the shelter – and what potential lies within it. We are convinced that with patience, understanding, and a loving environment, every dog can find its way and develop positively.

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Update: Milo darf zusammen mit Emilie am 20.11. ausreisen. Das ist so großartig. Er wird den kalten Winter nicht mehr in Rumänien verbringen müssen, sondern darf auf seiner Pflegestelle in Lübeck nochmals durchstarten. Milo ist ein noch sehr ängstlicher Hund. Er wird langsam an sein neues Leben herangeführt werden. Milo darf ganz in Ruhe ankommen und er darf dabei das Tempo bestimmen. Wir sind sehr dankbar, dass er diese großartige Chance bekommt. Sobald er sich eingelebt hat und er neu eingeschätzt werden kann, schreiben wir natürlich ein Update zu ihm und stellen neue Fotos von ihm hier ein! Bis dahin können wir dem hübschen Milo nur alles Gute wünschen! Gute Reise!Milo, geboren 12/2018 und etwa 55-60 cm groß, gehört zu den Hunden, die man leicht übersieht. Er sucht nicht lautstark nach Aufmerksamkeit, sondern bleibt zunächst im sicheren Schutz seiner Hütte.Mit ein wenig Geduld lässt er sich jedoch aus der Reserve locken: duftendes Nassfutter oder ein besonders verführerisches Leckerchen genügen, damit er sich nach draußen wagt.Freiwillig anfassen lässt sich der hübsche Rüde bisher nicht. Dennoch zeigt er keinerlei Aggression, sondern wirkt eher abwartend und vorsichtig. Er lebt derzeit mit seiner Zwingerkompanin Emilie zusammen. Beide sind schüchtern und müssen lernen aufzutauen. Für Milo werden erfahrene, geduldige Menschen gesucht, die ihm Zeit geben und ihm mit ruhiger Souveränität Sicherheit vermitteln. Ob als Pflegestelle oder für immer – wer gibt Milo seine Chance? Milo ist kastriert, geimpft, gechippt und wird nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Milo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Milo home

What you'll need for Milo 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 Milo

What life with Milo looks like

Milo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. 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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Milo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Milo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Vierbeiner in Not e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Milo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Milo if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Vierbeiner in Not 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Milo 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 Milo 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 Vierbeiner in Not e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Milo 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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