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Zipi

Border Collie · Unknown

Zipi is a very shy male dog who, in his life before the animal shelter, had only known other dogs. He behaves very shyly around people, and he’s never been on a leash, collar, or harness—none of that is familiar to him. Since Zipi and his brother Zape would have completely disappeared in the animal shelter, we placed the two male dogs in foster care in 2021 so they could receive intensive training. Even after years of regular training, progress is only showing slowly. Best placed with a resident dog (second-dog home).

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​Zipi ist ein sehr scheuer Rüde, der in seinem Leben vor dem Tierheim nichts außer anderen Hunden kennen gelernt hat. Menschen gegenüber verhält er sich sehr schüchtern, an der Leine laufen, Halsband oder Brustgeschirr – all das kennt er noch nicht.Da er und sein Bruder Zape im Tierheim völlig untergegangen wären, haben wir die zwei Rüden 2021 zusammen zu unserer Hundeschule in Pflege gegeben, damit sie dort intensiv trainiert werden konnten. Auch nach jahrelangem regelmäßigen Training zeigen sich nur langsam Fortschritte. Ein Zweithund im neuen naturnahen Zuhause ist auf jeden Fall Bedingung für die

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Freiburg
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Freiburg
Living with Zipi
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Freiburg · FreiburgLearn about Border Collie

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Zipi home

What you'll need for Zipi 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 Zipi

What life with Zipi looks like

Zipi is a adult border collie dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Freiburg in Freiburg.

An 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 Zipi, answered.

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