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Paolo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Paolo arrived at our partner shelter, Refugio Canino La Reserva, on January 26, 2022, and ever since then he has been doing everything he can to win people's hearts. His special weapon? Giving paw. Always. Everywhere. Even at the vet's! He is a cheerful fellow who doesn't seem to have a single negative character trait. He loves people, physical contact, and being petted, and he is always super friendly. He also gets along splendidly with other dogs and has no problems with anyone. Paolo is laid-back and walks very well on the leash. Above all, Paolo's wagging tail often brings a smile to the faces of those who walk him. We know nothing about his past, except for the last few years at the shelter, where he has stolen the heart of everyone who has met him. He stole ours too during our last visit. We can't explain why he hasn't found a home yet, but large dogs simply have a very, very hard time, no matter how sweet they are. Unfortunately, Paolo repeatedly suffers from middle ear infections, the cause of which has not yet been clearly determined. The environment in the shelter is therefore likely to play a role. This is why we wish all the more that he could have a real home. Given his size, this home should offer enough space and should not have too many stairs. Paolo is a big dog with a huge heart. Whoever adopts him gets not just a dog, but also a loyal friend with plenty of love to bring along. People-oriented, friendly, sociable, eager for contact, laid-back. Paolo is vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and has a European pet passport. How does an adoption work? We explain it step by step. For legal reasons, we do not place animals in Austria. Other neighboring countries are possible upon arrangement.

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Paolo kam am 26. Januar 2022 in unser Partnertierheim Refugio Canino La Reserva und seitdem versucht er mit allen Mitteln, die Herzen zu erobern. Seine Spezialwaffe? Pfötchen geben. Immer. Überall. Sogar beim Tierarzt! Er ist ein fröhlicher Kerl, der keine negative Charaktereigenschaft zu haben scheint. Er liebt Menschen, Körperkontakt, Streicheleinheiten und ist immer super freundlich. Er versteht sich auch prima mit anderen Hunden und hat kein Problem mit niemandem. Paolo ist unaufgeregt und geht sehr gut an der Leine. Vor allem Paolos Wackelpo entlockt seinen Gassigängern beim Spazierengehen oft ein Lächeln. Über seine Vergangenheit wissen wir nichts, außer den letzten Jahren im Tierheim, wo er jedem, der ihn kennengelernt hat, das Herz geklaut hat. Auch uns bei unserem letzten Besuch. Warum er noch kein Zuhause gefunden hat, können wir uns nicht erklären, aber so große Hunde haben es einfach sehr sehr schwer, egal wie lieb sie sind. Paolo hat leider immer wieder eine Mittelohrentzündung, deren Ursache bislang nicht eindeutig geklärt ist. Es ist daher wahrscheinlich, dass die Umgebung im Tierheim dabei eine Rolle spielt. Deshalb wünschen wir uns für ihn umso mehr ein richtiges Zuhause. Dieses Zuhause sollte aufgrund seiner Größe entsprechend Platz bieten und nicht zu viele Treppen haben. Paolo ist ein großer Hund mit einem riesigen Herzen. Wer ihn adoptiert, bekommt nicht nur einen Hund, sondern auch einen treuen Freund mit ganz viel Liebe im Gepäck. menschenbezogen, freundlich, umgänglich, kontaktfreudig, unaufgeregt Paolo ist geimpft, entwurmt, gechipt und hat einen europäischen Heimtierausweis. Wie läuft eine Adoption ab? Wir erklären es Schritt für Schritt. Wir vermitteln aus gesetzlichen Gründen nicht nach Österreich. Andere Nachbarländer sind nach Absprache möglich.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Lenningen
Shelter
Sonnenpfoten e.V.
Living with Paolo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Sonnenpfoten e.V. · LenningenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Paolo home

What you'll need for Paolo 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 Paolo

What life with Paolo looks like

Paolo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Sonnenpfoten e.V. in Lenningen.

An 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

Lenningen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Paolo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Paolo?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Sonnenpfoten e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Paolo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Paolo if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Sonnenpfoten e.V. whether they will for Paolo, what they require (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 Paolo already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Sonnenpfoten e.V. lists Paolo as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Sonnenpfoten e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Paolo isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Sonnenpfoten e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Paolo 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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