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Otto

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 5 years

Our Otto – a special case. In late November, he was taken in with his German Shepherd partner Hummel under tragic circumstances. The two had unfortunately lost their owner and were not in the best health condition. While Hummel, though fit as a fiddle but round as a beach ball, dashed through our door, Otto immediately drew attention with his skinny frame and concerning swollen scrotum. His condition worsened quickly, necessitating his admission to a clinic as an emergency case. With a bag full of medications and hope for recovery in his heart, we were able to bring him back and his recovery has been steady and gradual. Otto has fought his way back to his four legs and with his charming nature, he quickly won the hearts of everyone. He loves going for walks, letting the fresh air blow around his nose when out in the open, and being thoroughly belly-rubbed. In short, he enjoys life and would like to continue doing so outside the animal shelter bubble. Otto is therefore looking for a quiet, ground-floor home, preferably with an enclosed garden, where he can be cared for according to his health condition. The walks would need to be adjusted for him. He is very motivated, but cycling and hours of walking are understandable to fall by the wayside. Comfort and coziness are what he craves, and he is happy as long as he has his people. Otto's buddy "Hummel" (5 years old) is also still looking for a home. Otto Purpose:

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Unser Otto – ein Sonderfall. Ende November ist er mit seiner Schäferhund Partnerin Hummel, unter traurigen Umständen, bei uns eingezogen. Die beiden haben leider ihr Herrchen verloren und waren auch sonst nicht in bester gesundheitlicher Verfassung. Während Hummel, zwar fit wie ein Turnschuh aber rund wie ein Gymnastikball, durch unser Tor flitzte, machte Otto direkt mit seiner mageren Statur und seinem besorgniserregenden entzündeten Skrotum auf sich aufmerksam. Nach kurzer Zeit verschlechterte sich sein Zustand zunehmend, sodass er als Notfall in einer Klinik aufgenommen werden musste. Mit einer Tasche voll mit Medikamenten aber der Hoffnung auf Genesung im Herzen, konnten wir ihn wieder zu uns holen und es ging langsam aber stetig wieder bergauf. Otto hat sich zurück auf seine 4 Beine gekämpft und mit seiner liebenswerten Art schnell alle Herzen im Sturm erobert. Er liebt es Gassi zu gehen, draußen im Freilauf sich die frische Luft um die Nase wehen zu lassen und sich ausgiebig den Bauch kraulen zu lassen. Kurzum, er genießt das Leben und möchte das auch wieder gerne außerhalb der Tierheim-Bubble tun. Otto sucht also ein ruhiges, ebenerdiges Zuhause, sehr gerne mit eingezäuntem Garten, wo man entsprechend seines Gesundheitszustandes auf ihn eingeht. Die Spaziergänge müssten auf ihn angepasst werden. Motiviert ist er sehr, aber Radfahren und stundenlanges Spazierengehen fällt verständlicherweise raus. Gemütlichkeit ist angesagt und davon lässt er sich auch gern überzeugen. Hauptsache er hat seine Menschen. Ottos Kumpeline "Hummel" (5Jahre alt), sucht auch noch ein Zuhause Otto Verwendungszweck: Tierarztkosten/ Medikamente Otto

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Emden
Shelter
Tierheim Emden
Living with Otto
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Emden · EmdenLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Otto home

What you'll need for Otto 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 Otto

What life with Otto looks like

Otto is an adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Emden in Emden.

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.

Emden, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Otto, answered.

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