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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

ID No.: r-korfu-peanut-m-0326 Update April 2026: Peanut has developed wonderfully in a short time and is like a different dog. He walks solidly on the leash, can now be stroked carefully, and is very good with other dogs :-) March 2026: Peanut was taken into the animal shelter for his own safety. Here, he shows himself to be very friendly towards other dogs. However, he is still shy around people, so the animal shelter is training him. Peanut is estimated to be 2 years old and currently weighs 20kg. He has a build similar to a Lab but with shorter legs, standing at about 42cm shoulder height. All dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, and have an EU pet passport.

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I-Nr.: r-korfu-peanut-m-0326 Update April 2026: Peanut hat sich innerhalb kurzer Zeit schon toll entwickelt und ist wie ausgewechselt. Er läuft solide an der Leine, lässt sich mittlerweile vorsichtig streicheln und ist sehr gut verträglich :-) März 2026: Peanut wurde zu seiner eigenen Sicherheit im Tierheim aufgenommen. Er zeigt sich hier anderen Hunden gegenüber sehr freundlich. Menschen gegenüber ist er jedoch noch schüchtern, weshalb im Tierheim mit ihm trainiert wird. Peanut ist geschätzt 2 Jahre alt und wiegt aktuell 20kg. Er ist vom Körperbau her wie ein Labbi auf kurzen Beinen bei ca. 42cm Schulterhöhe. Alle Hunde sind erstgeimpft, gechipt und haben einen EU-Heimtierausweis. 20260423 01 Peanut April 2026 20260404 02 Peanut April 2026 20260404 01 Peanut April 2026 20260322 06 Peanut Maerz 2026

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Ratingen
Shelter
Tierhilfe Korfu e.V.
Living with Peanut
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. · RatingenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Peanut home

What you'll need for Peanut 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 Peanut

What life with Peanut looks like

Peanut is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. in Ratingen.

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 Peanut, answered.

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