Not confirmed since October 21, 2026

Milow

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

Milow came to us because his owners had to give him up for health reasons. The vigorous senior is well-behaved on a leash, cheerful when out and is generally compatible with both male and female dogs, as ultimately it's about sympathy. When it comes to food, other dogs should stay away, as he doesn't take any nonsense. Sometimes Milow needs a bit of time to warm up to strangers. However, if you treat him politely and don't want to cuddle him immediately, he warms up very quickly. Young children should not live in the new home, and Milow does not see cats as friends... Being left alone is a problem for Milow. He then destroys dog beds and similar items and becomes stressed, which makes his stay at the animal shelter even harder.

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Milow kam zu uns, da seine Halter ihn aus gesundheitlichen Gründen abgeben mussten. Der rüstige Rentner ist gut leinenführig, fröhlich unterwegs und ist grundsätzlich sowohl mit Rüden als auch Hündinnen verträglich, da entscheidet letztlich die Sympathie. Wenn es um Futter geht, sollten andere Hunde sich aber fernhalten, da versteht er keinen Spaß. Manchmal braucht Milow ein bisschen, um mit fremden Menschen richtig warm zu werden. Wenn man ihn höflich behandelt und ihn nicht gleich wild durchkuscheln will, taut er aber sehr schnell auf. Kleine Kinder sollten im neuen Zuhause aber nicht leben, auch Katzen sieht Milow nicht als Freunde an… Das Alleinebleiben ist für Milow ein Problem. Er zerschreddert dann Körbchen und ähnliches und ist gestresst, was ihm den Aufenthalt im Tierheim nicht leichter macht.

Size

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Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Northeim

Living with Milow

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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About Milow

What life with Milow looks like

Milow is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Northeim.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Milow, answered.

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