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Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 9 years

Mo was dropped off at the animal shelter because he had shown aggression towards his owner. This is another "Wanderpokal" – Mo is a dog who has already had at least three owners and was repeatedly passed around through classified ads. This practice should be banned because these poor animals are treated as "commodities" and are often handed over to unsuitable people without any control (as long as the animal is gone). The previous owners reported that Mo is house-trained, does well in the car, and could also stay alone for a few hours when living with them for two months. He loves female dogs, but sometimes growls at male dogs on the leash. Generally, he runs well in the company of other dogs, but then pulls. Mo – typical Labrador – is very food-oriented, almost greedy. The attack on his owner likely had something to do with food, although this is not certain as the situation could not be reconstructed. At the shelter, he shows clear resource aggression regarding food. Towards his trusted people, he is demanding and controlling, sometimes shielding his mistress, but at the same time, Mo is also very cuddly and people-oriented. On walks, Mo does not orient himself much towards people. While he can be motivated well by the prospect of finding food on the way and is also approachable, he otherwise behaves like a dog who primarily does his own thing and has never learned to hand over responsibility to his trusted people. We are looking for very dog-experienced people for Mo. Ideally, a single person, but a two-person household would also be possible, provided both people are equally capable. Work needs to be done on Mo's control behavior and decision-making. Mo should not be "petted" excessively, but should still receive the cuddles and security that the cuddly male dog craves. Where are Labrador fans who are also willing to take on a more challenging representative of this breed?

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Mo wurde im Tierheim abgegeben, weil er sich aggressiv gegenüber seinem Besitzer gezeigt hatte. Wieder handelt es sich um einen „Wanderpokal“ – Mo ist ein Hund, der schon mindestens drei Besitzer:innen hatte und immer wieder über Kleinanzeigenportale weitergegeben wurde. Diese Praktik sollte verboten werden, denn diese armen Tiere werden als „Ware“ gehandelt und ohne jede Kontrolle („Hauptsache, das Tier ist weg“) an oft ungeeignete Personen weitergegeben. Die Vorbesitzer:innen berichteten, dass Mo stubenrein ist, im Auto gut mitfährt und auch stundenweise alleine bleiben konnte, als er die zwei Monate bei ihnen lebte. Er liebt Hündinnen, Rüden pöbelt er an der Leine manchmal an. Grundsätzlich läuft er in Gemeinschaft anderer Hunde aber gut, jedoch zieht er dann. Mo ist – typisch Labrador – sehr verfressen, geradezu gierig. Die Attacke gegen seinen Besitzer hatte vermutlich auch mit Essen zu tun, dies ist aber nicht ganz sicher, da die Situation nicht rekonstruierbar war. Im Tierheim zeigt er bezüglich Futter eine ganz klare Ressourcenaggression. Seinen Bezugspersonen gegenüber zeigt er sich fordernd und kontrollierend, schirmte sein Frauchen auch teilweise ab, gleichzeitig ist Mo aber auch sehr verschmust und menschenbezogen. Auf dem Spaziergang orientiert Mo sich nicht so sehr am Menschen. Zwar ist er unterwegs über Futtersuche gut zu motivieren und auch ansprechbar, verhält sich aber ansonsten wie ein Hund, der vor allem „sein eigenes Ding“ macht und nie gelernt hat, Verantwortung an seine Bezugspersonen abzugeben. Wir suchen für Mo sehr hundeerfahrene Menschen. Am besten wäre eine Einzelperson, aber auch ein Zwei-Personen-Haushalt wäre vorstellbar, sofern beide Menschen gleich souverän sind. An Mos Kontrollverhalten und Selbstentscheidungen muss gearbeitet werden. Mo darf nicht „betüddelt“ werden, soll natürlich aber trotzdem die Streicheleinheiten und die Geborgenheit erhalten, nach denen sich der verschmuste Rüde sehnt. Wo sind Labrador-Fans, die sich auch einen schwierigeren Vertreter dieser Rasse zutrauen?

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Bonn
Shelter
Tierheim Bonn
Living with Mo
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Mo home

What you'll need for Mo 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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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
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    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 Mo

What life with Mo looks like

Mo is a large senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Bonn in Bonn.

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. 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 Mo, answered.

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