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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Oskar – for special people who understand special dogs → Breed: mixed breed → Gender: male → Born: 02/2023 → Size / Weight: 50 cm / 18 kg → Neutered: yes → Vaccinated: yes → Identification: Chip → Compatible with: male dogs and female dogs → Incompatible with: N/A → Sponsorships possible: yes Description: Oskar is a real eye-catcher on the outside – a wonderfully beautiful young dog. But behind his handsome appearance lies a very sensitive soul. Together with his mother and brother, he came to our shelter. His mother has had bad experiences with humans, and with Oskar, one can sense that he must have experienced terrible things or at least adopted much from her. We unfortunately do not know the exact details. Oskar is a fearful dog. Closeness and physical contact are still unfamiliar to him and can easily make him feel insecure. He needs time and patience to learn step by step that there is no danger from humans and that affection can be something beautiful. For him, this means: everything should happen in small, gentle steps – with calmness and understanding. Oskar is unfamiliar with life indoors, walks, or training. All of these things he must learn bit by bit. One cannot expect him to function perfectly from the start. Instead, he needs people who will give him time, not pressure him, and have experience dealing with fearful dogs. We are looking for Oskar the famous "needle in the haystack":

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Oskar – für besondere Menschen, die besondere Hunde verstehen → Rasse: Mischling → Geschlecht: männlich→ Geboren: 02/2023 → Grösse / Gewicht: 50 cm / 18 kg→ Kastriert: ja→ Geimpft: ja→ Kennzeichnung: Chip→ Verträglich mit: Rüden und Hündinnen→ Unverträglich mit: k.A.→ Patenschaften möglich: jaBeschreibung: Oskar ist rein äußerlich ein absoluter Hingucker – ein wunderschöner junger Hund. Doch hinter seiner hübschen Erscheinung verbirgt sich eine sehr sensible Seele. Gemeinsam mit seiner Mama und seinem Bruder kam er in unsere Pension. Seine Mama hat keine guten Erfahrungen mit Menschen gemacht, und auch bei Oskar spürt man, dass er Schlimmes erlebt haben muss oder zumindest vieles von ihr übernommen hat. Genau wissen wir es leider nicht. Oskar ist ein ängstlicher Hund. Nähe und Berührungen sind für ihn im Moment noch ungewohnt und können ihn schnell verunsichern. Er braucht Zeit und Geduld, um Schritt für Schritt zu lernen, dass von Menschen keine Gefahr ausgeht und dass Zuwendung etwas Schönes sein kann. Für ihn bedeutet das: Alles sollte in kleinen, behutsamen Schritten geschehen – mit Ruhe und Verständnis. Oskar kennt weder das Leben im Haus noch Spaziergänge oder Erziehung. Das alles muss er Stück für Stück kennenlernen. Dabei darf man von ihm nicht erwarten, dass er von Anfang an „funktioniert“. Stattdessen braucht er Menschen, die ihm Zeit geben, ihn nicht bedrängen und die Erfahrung im Umgang mit Angsthunden haben. Wir suchen für Oskar die berühmte „Nadel im Heuhaufen“:

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V.
Living with Oskar
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 3 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
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    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 young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. in Germany.

An young 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 Franz von Assisi 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 — Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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 Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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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