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Milow

Shih Tzu · Male · Senior · 10 years

Our little Shih Tzu mix Milow came to the animal shelter as a surrendered animal. He is house-trained, walks nicely on the leash, and loves his walks. He drinks from every puddle, likes to stand in the mud, and romps joyfully across the meadows. Riding in a car in a crate works well. Milow can stay alone for several hours and enjoys the quiet. He also loves being around people and being petted by us. He gets along with his fellow dogs and with cats. Sometimes he flips a switch and snaps. He often bares his teeth when feet come too close to him or when he is being corrected. He has a stubborn streak that he shows now and then. If you get to know Milow a little and understand his trigger points, you can prevent these situations well. He is very eager to learn and food-motivated, which will have a positive effect on training with a dog trainer. Milow urgently needs people who understand him, keep him busy, and show him lovingly and patiently who is the boss in the house. Ideally with the support of a dog school or trainer. He is truly a lovable and curious little fellow who deserves a wonderful new home. Christin Trupp, © Christin Trupp Christin Trupp, © Christin Trupp Christin Trupp, © Christin Trupp

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Unser kleiner Shih Tzu Mix Milow kam als Abgabetier ins Tierheim.Er ist stubenrein, geht gut an der Leine und liebt seine Spaziergänge. Er trinkt aus jeder Pfütze, stellt sich gerne in den Matsch und tobt freudig über die Wiesen.Das Autofahren in einer Box klappt gut. Milow kann mehrere Stunden alleine bleiben und genießt die Ruhe. Ebenso liebt er aber auch die Anwesenheit und Streicheleinheiten von uns Menschen. Er versteht sich mit seinen Artgenossen und Katzen.Manchmal legt er einen Schalter um und schnappt. Häufig zeigt er dann seine Zähne, wenn ihm Füße zu nahe kommen oder er gemaßregelt wird. Er hat einen Dickkopf, den er hin und wieder zeigt. Wenn man Milow ein wenig kennt und seine Triggerpunkte versteht, kann man diesen Situationen gut vorbeugen.Er ist sehr lernwillig und leckerlifixiert, was sich positiv auf ein Training mit einem Hundetrainer auswirken wird.Milow braucht dringend Menschen, die ihn verstehen, ihn auslasten und ihm liebevoll und geduldig zeigen, wer der Chef im Haus ist. Im besten Fall mit der Unterstützung einer Hundeschule oder eines Trainers.Er ist wirklich ein liebenswertes und neugieriges Kerlchen, was ein tolles neues Zuhause verdient hat.Christin Trupp, © Christin TruppChristin Trupp, © Christin TruppChristin Trupp, © Christin Trupp

Size

Small

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Ransbach-Baumbach

Living with Milow

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Milow

What life with Milow looks like

Milow is a small senior shih tzu dog waiting at Tierheim Ransbach-Baumbach in Germany.

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 Ransbach-Baumbach 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 Ransbach-Baumbach 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 Ransbach-Baumbach 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.