How do I contact the shelter about Ozzy?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ozzy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Ozzy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Freundeskreis Notfellchen 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 Ozzy 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 Ozzy 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 Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ozzy 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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Ozzy

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

General Name: Ozzy Gender: male Dog neutered: No Born approximately: May 2025 Size approximately: growing (as of October 2025 35 cm) Location: Shelter in Sighetu since October 2025 Sponsors: no Reserved: no Character Ozzy is an open, cheerful puppy who shows himself friendly and playful with people and other animals. He is more than ready to explore the world and discover the beautiful sides of life outside the shelter - best of all by the side of his humans, who show him patience, love and a sense of responsibility. He gets along well with other animals in the public animal shelter. A compatibility with cats can be tested. Past Nothing is known about his past. He probably comes from the street or was abandoned there. Notes The parent animals are unknown, so no information can be given about the included breeds.

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Allgemein Name: Ozzy Geschlecht: Rüde Kastriert: Nein Geboren ca. : Mai 2025 Größe ca. : im Wachstum (Stand Okt.2025 35 cm) Aufenthaltsort: Shelter in Sighetu seit Oktober 2025 Paten: nein reserviert: nein Charakter Ozzy ist ein fröhlicher und aufgeschlossener Junghund, der Menschen und Artgenossen gleichermaßen freundlich, offen und verspielt begegnet. Neugierig und voller Lebensfreude ist er bereit die Welt zu entdecken und endlich die schönen Seiten eines Hundelebens fernab des Shelters kennenzulernen. Am liebsten möchte er all diese neuen Abenteuer gemeinsam mit seinen Menschen erleben. Menschen, die ihn mit Geduld, Liebe und Verantwortungsbewusstsein an alles Neue heranführen und ihm zeigen, wie schön ein liebevolles Zuhause sein kann. Mit Artgenossen im öffentlichen Tierheim verträgt er sich gut. Eine Verträglichkeit mit Katzen kann getestet werden. Vergangenheit Über die Vergangenheit ist uns nichts bekannt. Vermutlich kommt er von der Straße oder wurde dort ausgesetzt. Hinweise Die Elterntiere sind nicht bekannt, sodass zu den enthaltenen Rassen keine Auskunft gegeben werden kann.

Size

Extra large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Dorsten

Shelter

Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V.

Living with Ozzy

✓Neutered
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. · Dorsten Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Ozzy home

What you'll need for Ozzy in week one.

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About Ozzy

What life with Ozzy looks like

Ozzy is a extra-large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. in Dorsten.

An young 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 Ozzy, answered.

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