How do I contact the shelter about Benno?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Menschen für Tiere handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Benno on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Benno if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Menschen für Tiere 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 Benno 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 Benno 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 Menschen für Tiere early rather than rehoming privately; they know Benno 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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Benno

Mixed Breed · Female

Notfall Benno 07/2017 | male Our Benno is a true unlucky bird. He lost his home twice in a row. Benno is a large, stately male dog, originally from Bulgaria, and is likely a herding dog. For three years, he was with a family there, and for the next two years, he was in the shelter. The time there was not easy for him, and so Benno developed mistrust. We brought him to Germany to give him a second chance. He was then rehomed, but unfortunately, the luck didn't hold. Benno has to leave his home again because he doesn't get along with his new owners' grandchildren. Benno is very sensitive, has a good heart—but he needs a lot of love and patience to learn to trust again and give in to human leadership. It's important that nothing is achieved with force and that it doesn't lead to aggression with Benno. A confident hand that leads is what Benno needs. Because when he settles in, he shows defensive behavior regarding his resources. Therefore, we are looking for loving, understanding, and experienced people without children who will dedicate themselves to Benno and his story. We are sure that Benno is an extremely loyal dog who can develop well if he lands in the right hands. He has earned it!

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Benno 07/2017 | männlich Unser Benno ist ein echter Pechvogel. Gleich zweimal hintereinander hat er sein Zuhause verloren. Benno ist ein großer stattlicher Rüde, kommt aus Bulgarien und ist vermutlich ein Herdenschutzhund. Dort war er 3 Jahre bei einer Familie, weitere 2 Jahre saß er im Shelter. Die Zeit dort war für ihn sicher nicht einfach und so entwickelte Benno Misstrauen. Wir holten ihn dann nach Deutschland, um ihm endlich eine zweite Chance zu geben. Er wurde dann vermittelt, doch das Glück hielt leider nicht an. Benno muss sein Zuhause wieder verlassen, da er sich nicht mit den Enkeln seiner neuen Besitzer verträgt. Benno ist sehr empfindsam, hat ein gutes Herz – braucht aber viel Liebe und Geduld, damit er wieder lernt zu Vertrauen und die Führung an den Menschen abgeben kann. Wichtig ist, dass mit Zwang und Gewalt bei Benno nichts erreicht wird und eher zu Aggression führt. Eine souveräne Hand, die in führt, ist das, was Benno benötigt. Denn wenn er sich eingelebt hat, zeigt er verteidigendes Verhalten hinsichtlich seiner Ressourcen. Deshalb suchen wir für Benno liebe, verständnisvolle und erfahrene Menschen ohne Kinder, die sich ihm und seinem Schicksal widmen. Wir sind uns sicher, dass Benno ein äußerst treuer Hund ist, der sich toll entwickeln kann, wenn er in die richtigen Hände kommt. Er hat es so verdient! Benno Benno

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Oberndorf a.N.

Shelter

Menschen für Tiere

Living with Benno

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Bringing Benno home

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About Benno

What life with Benno looks like

Benno is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Menschen für Tiere in Oberndorf a.N..

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Benno, answered.

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