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Neptun

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Breed: Mix Gender: male Birthdate: ca. 2019 Size: ca. 45 cm Neptun came to us from Heilbronn on May 6, 2021, from Smeura, the largest animal shelter in the world. He is very afraid of people and unknown noises and has not allowed himself to be touched since the beginning, so he goes forward. Currently, an volunteer is taking care of winning his trust, and after just 2 weeks, he takes treats from the hand if you sit next to him. So he still needs some time before we can start walking him on a leash. The young male dog is compatible with fellow animals and is during the day in a mixed dog group.

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Rasse: Mix Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: ca. 2019 Größe: ca. 45 cmNeptun kam am 06.05.2021 aus der Smeura, dem größten Tierheim der Welt, zu uns nach Heilbronn. Er hat große Angst vor Menschen und unbekannten Geräuschen und hat sich von Anfang an nicht anfassen lassen, da geht er nach vorne. Aktuell kümmert sich einen Ehrenamtliche um sein Vertrauen zu gewinnen und bereits nach 2 Wochen nimmt er Leckerlis von der Hand, wenn man sich zu ihm hinsetzt. Somit braucht er noch einige Zeit bevor wir das Laufen an der Leine üben können. Der junge Rüde ist mit Artgenossen verträglich und ist tagsüber in einer gemischten Hundegruppe.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Neptun home

What you'll need for Neptun 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

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About Neptun

What life with Neptun looks like

Neptun is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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.

Heilbronn, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Neptun, answered.

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