How do I contact the shelter about Paul?

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

Can I adopt Paul if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. 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 Paul 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 Paul 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 u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Paul 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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Paul

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 19 years

Update 23.01.2022: Paul suffers from a mitral and tricuspid valve insufficiency with beginning enlargement of the left ventricle. Fortunately, medication is not currently required. In six months, Paul must be re-evaluated with an echocardiogram. --------------------------------------- Dear people, can life be worth living? Or is it just a temporary stay on Earth? I don't know! I am Paul, a male dog, neutered, and as old as Methuselah (13-15 years) like my buddy Merlin, who with me vegetated in inhumane and unhygienic conditions with a man, not a master, and his wife. I had a previous owner, but I can no longer remember her because I was traumatized by the catastrophic conditions with this man and his wife. Then the woman went to a retirement home, and so Merlin and I were given to the animal shelter. My health was catastrophic. I don't want to go into details, but even a hardened pathologist would have been shocked by my examination. What couldn't be seen were the unbearable pains when even a light touch on my head was made. You can ask for more details at the animal shelter, where they take care of me with great affection and provide me with excellent medical care. I know that, due to my very advanced age of 13-15 years, I don't have much time left. Dog-experienced people know what I would still like to experience in this life. Long walks (as Merlin writes, our only exercise was the garden), sniffing and marking in the wild, and and and… Dear ones, I have unfortunately lost my faith in humanity. Please let me not leave this world without having found it again. Please have a heart for an old, poor dog and take me in. I don't have much time left!. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Update 23.01.2022: Paul leidet an einer Mitral- & Trikuspidalklappeninsuffizienz bei beginnender Vergrößerung der linken Hauptkammer. Medikamente sind zum Glück im Moment nicht erforderlich. In 6 Monaten muss Paul wieder zum Herzultraschall. --------------------------------------- Liebe Menschen, kann Leben lebenswert sein? Oder ist es nur ein zeitliches Verweilen auf Erden? Ich weiß es nicht! Ich bin Paul, ein Rüde, kastriert und genauso ein Methusalem (13-15 Jahre) wie mein Kumpel Merlin, mit dem ich zusammen bei einem Mann, Herrchen kann man das nicht nennen, und seiner Frau in untragbaren verwahrlosten und unhygienischen Verhältnissen dahinvegetiert habe. Ich hatte zwar mal eine Besitzerin, aber daran kann ich mich nicht mehr erinnern, weil ich durch die katastrophalen Zustände bei diesem Mann und seiner Frau traumatisiert bin. Die Frau kam dann in ein Altersheim und so wurden Merlin und ich ins Tierheim abgegeben. Mein Gesundheitszustand war katastrophal. Ich möchte Euch Einzelheiten ersparen, aber jeder hartgesottene Pathologe wäre bei meiner Untersuchung erschrocken. Was man nicht sehen konnte, waren die unerträglichen Schmerzen, wenn man mich auch nur leicht am Kopf berührt hat. Einzelheiten dazu könnt Ihr bei Bedarf im Tierheim erfragen, wo man sich rührend um mich kümmert und mich medizinisch hervorragend versorgt. Ich weiß, dass mir aufgrund meines sehr hohen Alters von 13-15 Jahren nicht mehr viel Zeit bleibt. Hundeerfahrene Menschen wissen, was ich gerne in diesem Leben noch kennenlernen möchte. Ausgedehnte Spaziergänge (wie Merlin schreibt, war unser einziger Auslauf der Garten), in freier Natur schnuppern, schnüffeln, markieren und und und… Ihr Lieben, ich habe leider den Glauben an die Menschlichkeit verloren. Bitte lasst mich diese Welt nicht verlassen, ohne, dass ich ihn wiedergefunden habe. Bitte habt ein Herz für einen armen alten Hund und holt mich zu Euch. Mir bleibt nicht mehr viel Zeit! Euer Paul

Size

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Age

Senior · 19 years

Location

🇩🇪Remagen

Shelter

Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.

Living with Paul

✓Neutered

Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · Remagen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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About Paul

What life with Paul looks like

Paul is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Paul, answered.

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