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Oskar

Male · Adult · 5 years

Terrier-König Oskar – ein cooler Typ sucht coole Leute Oskar ist ein knapp 6 Jahre alter unkastrierter Rüde, der bei uns von privat abgegeben wurde. Oskar ist ein typischer Terrier, cool, selbstbewusst, fit und aktiv, draußen viel mit der Nase unterwegs. Und gleichzeitig ist er ein lustiger, oft witziger und verschmuster Typ, der für Leckerlies (fast) alles macht und die Menschen, die er ins Herz geschlossen hat, über alles liebt. Ganz Terrier typisch glaubt Oskar, dass die ganze Welt sich um ihn dreht. Das ist manchmal praktisch, z.B. wenn er unterwegs lässig pöbelnde Hunde ignoriert (da steht König Oskar doch drüber 😊), manchmal problematisch, wenn er z.B. bestimmte Ressourcen verteidigt (niemand nimmt dem König sein Futter weg). Daran arbeiten wir mit ihm im Tierheim und er ist ein kluges Kerlchen, der auch gut Regeln und Grenzen annimmt, wenn sie klar kommuniziert werden. Situativ trägt Oskar Maulkorb, was kein Problem für ihn ist. Wir wünschen uns möglichst hundeerfahrene Menschen, die Lust auf so einen aufgeweckten Terrier haben mit dem man vieles machen kann. Wandern, joggen, Hundesport, Mantrainling und vieles mehr. Menschen, die klare Regeln vorgeben, aus dem König einen Prinzen machen und glücklich miteinander bis an ihr Lebensende leben und Spaß haben. Meldet euch – je schneller, desto besser 😊.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim
Living with Oskar
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim · Germany

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Oskar home

What you'll need for Oskar 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

    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 medium-sized adult dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim in Germany.

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.

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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. Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim 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 — Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim 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 Tierschutzverein Bad Mergentheim 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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