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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

still a little uncertain Pakito – a little treasure with a big heart is looking for a quiet home. The little Pakito has already experienced a lot in his young life. He originally came from an animal hoarding case with over 100 dogs and cats and then came to the animal shelter Smeura in Romania. These experiences have shaped him: Pakito does not really know life in safety and security yet. Currently, he shows himself to be very reserved and cautious. The proximity to humans unsettles him, because the human hand did not always mean something good for him. Therefore, he tends to avoid conflicts and observes from a safe distance. For Paquito, we are looking for a quiet, understanding home where he can arrive at his own pace. People with patience, empathy, and willingness to give him the time he needs are exactly right for him. Clear, reliable structures help him build trust and gain security. A turbulent household would be too much for him. If there are children in the household, they should already be teenagers and be calm and responsible when interacting with him. However, we would prefer a home without much commotion, where Pakito can rest. With the right support, Pakito will gradually learn that life also has beautiful sides - and that people can give trust and love. Whoever gives him this chance will have a very special dog by his side. Would you like to meet the wonderful little Pakito or learn more about him, then feel free to contact the responsible adoption officer.

Read original (de)

noch etwasunsicher Der kleine Pakito hat in seinem jungen Leben bereits einiges hinter sich. Er stammt ursprünglich aus einem Animal-Hoarding-Fall mit über 100 Hunden und Katzen und kam anschließend in das Tierheim Smeura in Rumänien. Diese Erfahrungen haben ihn geprägt: Pakito kennt das Leben in Sicherheit und Geborgenheit noch nicht wirklich. Bei uns in der Station zeigte er sich als sehr zurückhaltender und vorsichtiger Hund, der uns Menschen lieber aus dem Weg ging und aus sicherer Distanz beobachtet hat. Aus diesem Grund durfte Pakito in eine Pflegestelle ziehen - dort hat er sich innerhalb kürzester Zeit in einen absoluten Musterschüler verwandelt. Er lebt dort mit einem Hundekollegen, bei dem er sich natürlich auch einiges abschauen kann. Pakito was in nullkommanix stubenrein, geht gerne spazieren und schaut sich die Welt an - er hatte ja absolut gar keine Vorstellung davon, was es alles zu entdecken gibt und saugt wie ein Schwamm alles neue auf. Natürlich schreckt er nach wie vor auch einmal zurück, wenn ihm Situationen nicht ganz sicher sind - aber er hat gelernt, dass man zumindest dem eigenen Pflegefrauchen trauen kann und überwindet sich und stellt sich seinen Ängsten. Wenn die Strecken zu weit sind, kommt er einfach im Fahrrad-Anhänger mit. Mit seinem Hundefreund kann er auch schon stundenweise alleine bleiben. Auch das kuscheln genießt er inzwischen sehr. Update: Pakitos Alltagskompetenzen wachsen immer weiter. Ein Bummel durch das Möbelhaus und auch ein Besuch im Restaurant waren keine großen Herausforderungen mehr für ihn. Pakito ist mehr als bereit für seine eigenen Menschen. Falls Kinder im Haushalt leben, sollten diese bereits im Teenageralter sein und ruhig sowie verantwortungsbewusst mit ihm umgehen können. Noch lieber wäre uns jedoch ein Zuhause ohne viel Trubel, in dem Pakito zur Ruhe kommen kann. Er benötigt Menschen, die für ihn verlässlich sind, denen er vertrauen kann und die ihm Struktur geben können. Möchten Sie den tollen kleinen Pakito Kennen lernen oder mehr über ihn erfahren, dann melden Sie sich gerne bei der zuständigen Vermittlerin.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt
Living with Pakito
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Pakito home

What you'll need for Pakito 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 Pakito

What life with Pakito looks like

Pakito is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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 Pakito, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pakito?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pakito on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pakito if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Pakito 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 Pakito 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pakito 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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