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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

File No.: r-korfu-muffin-m-0426 April 2026: Muffin was brought to the animal shelter by a family who found him on the street. He shows himself to be very friendly towards both other dogs and people at the animal shelter, and he has already enjoyed a visit from a dog groomer. Muffin is estimated to be 2 years old, about 38 cm tall, and currently weighs 9 kg. All dogs are initially vaccinated, microchipped, and have an EU pet passport.

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I-Nr.: r-korfu-muffin-m-0426 April 2026: Muffin wurde von einer Familie ins Tierheim gebracht, die ihn auf der Straße gefunden hat. Er zeigt sich im Tierheim sowohl anderen Hunden, als auch Menschen gegenüber sehr freundlich und durfte sich bereits über den Besuch eines Hundefriseurs freuen. Muffin ist geschätzte 2 Jahre alt, ca. 38 cm groß und wiegt aktuell 9 kg. Alle Hunde sind erstgeimpft, gechipt und haben einen EU-Heimtierausweis. 20260420 07 Muffin April 2026 20260420 06 Muffin April 2026 20260420 05 Muffin April 2026 20260420 04 Muffin April 2026 20260420 03 Muffin April 2026

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Ratingen
Shelter
Tierhilfe Korfu e.V.
Living with Muffin
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Muffin home

What you'll need for Muffin in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Muffin

What life with Muffin looks like

Muffin is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. in Ratingen.

An young 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. 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 Muffin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Muffin?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Muffin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Muffin if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierhilfe Korfu 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Muffin 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 Muffin 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 Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Muffin 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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