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Olaf

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Name: Olaf Gender: male Breed: mixed breed Date of Birth: April 2014 Reason for stay at the animal shelter: Surrendered by private owner since: 26.03.2026 Health limitations: takes heart medication Compatible with: other dogs by sympathy Specials: The nice Olaf is an older, friendly male dog who loves being with people and doesn't like to be alone. Olaf is fit and enjoys going for walks. Older/larger children would be fine in Olaf's new home.

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Name: Olaf Geschlecht: männlich Rasse: Mischling Geburtsdatum: April 2014 Grund des Tierheimaufenthalts: Abgabe von Privatp. im Tierheim seit: 26.03.2026 Gesundheitlich eingeschränkt: bekommt Herzmedikamente Verträglich: ja Besonderheiten: Der nette Olaf ist ein älterer freundlicher Rüde der gerne beim Menschen ist und nur ungern alleine ist. Olaf ist fit und geht gerne spazieren. Ältere/größere Kinder wären für Olaf im neuen Zuhause in Ordnung. Bei Interesse an Olaf senden Sie uns gerne eine E-Mail mit einer erreichbaren Telefonnummer an oder kommen Sie direkt zu den

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Remscheid
Shelter
Tierheim Remscheid
Living with Olaf
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Bringing Olaf home

What you'll need for Olaf 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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    €20–35

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About Olaf

What life with Olaf looks like

Olaf is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Remscheid in Remscheid.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Remscheid, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Olaf, answered.

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