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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

OSKAR – a gentle giant who finally wants to be seen❣ I am OSKAR and I am telling you my story, maybe it will touch your heart. I am 75 cm tall and yet one of the gentlest dogs you can imagine. Many only see my size – and walk on. But I wish so much that someone would actually see me. Not the centimeters. Not the body. But the soul behind it. I live at the animal shelter Help Labus, and although I am friendly to every person, I am always overlooked. Maybe because I am not loud. Maybe because I do not push. Maybe because I just seem too big. But in me lies a heart as soft as my gaze. I am a dog who leans in cautiously, not rushing in. I am a dog who gently touches your hand, not grabbing it. I am a dog who loves people. I am calm, friendly, patient, and incredibly gentle. A soul of a dog, they say here. And I believe they are right. Why you should give me a chance❣ I hope quietly. And maybe you will hear me. I dream of a home where I am not "the big one in the kennel" but your OSKAR. Of people who see my size not as a barrier but as a gift. Of someone who recognizes that a gentle giant is often the most loyal friend to lean on. I do not ask for much. Just a place where I can belong. A heart that sees me. And a hand to gently touch, to say: "Thank you for choosing me." Maybe you just feel that I fit perfectly into your life. I am ready to share my big heart with you.

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OSKAR – ein sanfter Riese, der endlich gesehen werden möchte❣ Ich bin OSKAR und erzähle dir meine Geschichte, denn vielleicht berührt sie ja genau dein Herz. Ich bin 75 cm groß und trotzdem einer der sanftesten Hunde, die du dir vorstellen kannst. Viele sehen zuerst nur meine Größe – und gehen weiter. Aber ich wünsche mir so sehr, dass jemand tatsächlich mich sieht. Nicht die Zentimeter. Nicht den Körper. Sondern die Seele dahinter. Ich lebe im Tierheim Help Labus, und obwohl ich freundlich zu jedem Menschen bin, werde ich immer wieder übersehen. Vielleicht, weil ich nicht laut bin. Vielleicht, weil ich nicht dränge. Vielleicht, weil ich einfach zu groß wirke. Aber in mir steckt ein Herz, das so weich ist wie mein Blick. Ich bin ein Hund, der sich vorsichtig anlehnt, statt zu stürmen. Ich bin ein Hund, der deine Hand sanft berührt, statt sie zu packen. Ich bin ein Hund, der Menschen liebt. Ich bin ruhig, freundlich, geduldig und unglaublich sanft. Eine Seele von einem Hund, sagen die Menschen hier. Und ich glaube, sie haben recht. Warum du mir eine Chance geben solltest❣ Ich hoffe leise. Und vielleicht hörst du mich ja. Ich träume von einem Zuhause, in dem ich nicht mehr „der Große im Zwinger“ bin, sondern dein OSKAR. Von Menschen, die meine Größe nicht als Hindernis sehen, sondern als Geschenk. Von jemandem, der erkennt, dass ein sanfter Riese oft der treueste Freund zum Anlehnen ist, den man sich wünschen kann. Ich möchte nicht viel. Nur einen Platz, an dem ich ankommen darf. Ein Herz, das mich sieht. Und eine Hand, die ich sanft berühren darf, um zu sagen: „Danke, dass du mich gewählt hast.“ Vielleicht spürst du ja gerade, dass ich genau in dein Leben passe. Ich bin bereit, mein großes Herz mit dir zu teilen.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Waakirchen
Shelter
Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V.
Living with OSKAR
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Cared for by Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. · WaakirchenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing OSKAR home

What you'll need for OSKAR in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 OSKAR

What life with OSKAR looks like

OSKAR is a extra-large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. in Waakirchen.

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 OSKAR, answered.

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