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Ottis

Mixed Breed · Male

Ottis enjoys the spring sun with his friend Mabel :-) Ottis's doghouse now has a new sun deck :-) And now his beautiful armchair is truly history: he did the groundwork and Joel took care of the rest ;-). Ottis is testing his new bed, sponsored by Conny :-) Ottis has meanwhile made himself "comfortable" in an outdoor enclosure; his favorite spot is a discarded armchair, and a sun terrace is also being built for him. From there he has not attempted any more escapes. Perhaps the right home with full family connection, where he never has to be alone, will still turn up for him? We would wish it so much for this nice bear. Ha, hard to believe but true! He now no longer wants to eat other males after all, and peacefully makes his rounds with them :-). Ottis looks as if he couldn't hurt a fly, but that is deceiving... The old fellow is very "freedom-loving," to put it mildly, and hates being confined or alone, which he expresses with enormous destructive rage. Already when Mara and Paul picked him up from the Ecarisaj, one of the veterinarians working there said that he had pulled the electrics out of the wall at their place... The two dismissed it with "yeah, sure..." until they witnessed it themselves. Two doors, newly laid cables, the fence of his outdoor area, all of it has already fallen victim to his barely remaining teeth. And when you can no longer bite, you try digging instead. Under it (the fence), or straight through (the door). To some ears this may sound funny, but it is by no means so. Not for him, not for his caregivers, and not for Conny and Heiko either, who actually wanted to give him a lovely home. We strongly assume that Ottis has never before been "confined" anywhere except during his time in the Ecarisaj. But even there he already showed what he thought of it. He simply cannot bear it when he is denied space, and he also does not at all like being left alone. This makes things difficult and simply cannot be realized with Conny and Heiko, so we are now searching for his perfect home. Where he can come and go as he likes, without having to be alone for many hours. But please, a home without other males, because he likes them just as little as what is written above! Females are no issue, and he loves his people, which we don't want to forget to mention as a positive. Wa

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Ottis genießt mit Freundin Mabel die Frühlingssonne :-) Ottis Hundehütte mit neuem Sonnendeck :-) Und nun ist sein schöner Sessel wirklich Geschichte, er hat vorgearbeit und Joel hat den Rest erledigt ;-). Ottis testet sein neues Bett, gesponsert von Conny :-) Ottis hat es sich mittlerweile in einem Aussengehege "gemütlich" gemacht, sein Lieblingsplatz ist ein ausrangierter Sessel, eine Sonnenterrasse wird ihm auch noch gebaut. Von dort aus hat er auch keine Ausbruchversuche mehr gestartet. Vielleicht findet sich ja doch noch das passende Zuhause für ihn mit komplettem Familienanschluß, wo er nie alleine bleiben muss? Wir würden es uns so sehr für diesen netten Bären wünschen. Ha, kaum zu glauben aber wahr! Andere Kerle mag er nun doch nicht mehr fressen, und dreht jetzt friedlich seine Runden mit ihnen :-). Ottis schaut, als könne er kein Wässerchen trüben, doch das täuscht... Das alte Männlein ist sehr "freiheitsliebend", gelinde ausgedrückt, und hasst es, eingesperrt oder alleine zu sein, was er mit einer enormen Zerstörungswut zum Ausdruck bringt. Schon als Mara und Paul ihn aus der Ecarisaj holten, sagte einer der dort arbeitenden Tierärzte, dass er bei ihnen die Elektrik aus der Wand geholt habe... Die beiden haben es abgetan mit "ja, wer´s glaubt... "... Bis sie selber Zeuge wurden. Zwei Türen, neu verlegte Kabel, Zaun von seinem Außenbereich, all das wurde schon Opfer seiner kaum mehr vorhandenen Zähne. Und wenn man nicht mehr beißen kann, dann versucht man halt zu buddeln. Drunter durch (dem Zaun), oder direkt durch (die Tür). Klingt in manchen Ohren vielleicht lustig, ist es aber keinesfalls. Nicht für ihn, nicht für seine Betreuer, und auch nicht für Conny und Heiko, die ihm eigentlich ein schönes Zuhause geben wollten. Wir gehen stark davon aus, dass Ottis niemals zuvor irgendwo "eingesperrt" war, bis auf die Zeit in der Ecarisaj. Aber da zeigte er ja auch schon, was er davon gehalten hat. Er es einfach nicht ertragen kann, wenn man ihm Raum nimmt, und es auch überhaupt nicht mag, allein gelassen zu werden. Und da wird es schwierig und ist bei Conny und Heiko einfach nicht umzusetzen, so dass wir nun auf der Suche sind, nach seinem perfekten Zuhause. Wo er rein und raus kann wie er möchte, ohne viele Stunden allein sein zu müssen. Aber bitte ein Zuhause ohne weitere Rüden, denn die mag er ebenso wenig, wie das oben geschriebene! Mädels sind kein Thema und seine Menschen liebt er, wollen wir das Positive dabei doch nicht vergessen zu erwähnen. Wa

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Fellchen in Not e.V.
Living with Ottis
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Fellchen in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ottis home

What you'll need for Ottis 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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Ottis

What life with Ottis looks like

Ottis is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fellchen in Not e.V. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ottis, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ottis?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Fellchen in Not e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ottis on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ottis if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fellchen in Not 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ottis 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 Ottis 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 Fellchen in Not e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ottis 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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