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Neo

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 12 years

Neo came to us from another animal shelter. He is unfortunately not an easygoing dog and gets overwhelmed rather quickly with everything. We are looking for a new home in a more rural area without other pets in the household for Neo. The intelligent male dog would like to be challenged and also work, as he gets bored without mental stimulation—mantrailing, for example, would be ideal for him. Neo shows extreme possessive behavior, which definitely needs to be worked on, and it is therefore important that no children live in the new home. However, he does know the basic commands and can definitely be left alone after an adjustment period. Neo loves going for long car rides and walks—new owners should be enthusiastic about that and be correspondingly active. Neo is only placed with people who have experience with dogs. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Neo haben wir aus einem anderen Tierheim übernommen. Er ist leider kein einfacher Hund und mit allem ziemlich schnell überfordert, wir suchen für Neo ein neues Zuhause im eher ländlichen Bereich ohne andere Tiere im Haushalt. Der intelligente Rüde möchte gerne ausgelastet werden und auch arbeiten, ihm wird ohne Beschäftigung schnell langweilig - Mantrailing zum Beispiel wäre ideal für ihn. Neo zeigt ein extremes Beuteverhalten, daran muss auf jeden Fall weiterhin gearbeitet werden und es ist daher wichtig, dass im neuen Heim keine Kinder leben. Er beherrscht allerdings die Grundkommandos und kann nach einer Eingewöhnungszeit bestimmt auch mal alleine bleiben. Auto fahren und ausgiebig spazieren gehen liebt Neo - darauf sollten die neuen Besitzer auch Lust haben und dementsprechend aktiv sein. Neo wird aufgrund seines Verhaltens nur an Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung abgegeben.

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇩🇪Würzburg

Shelter

Tierheim Würzburg

Living with Neo

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Neo

What life with Neo looks like

Neo is a senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Würzburg in Würzburg.

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.

Würzburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Neo, answered.

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