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Adopt Pennywise

Pit Bull Terrier · Male · 1 year

Special Rules: Erlaubnispflichtig gemäß §3 Landeshundegesetz. Hi, I am Pennywise the dancing clown. A real powerhouse and always ready for fun. I am still a young guy, pretty green behind the ears. I would find dog training classes splendid, there's so much to learn and they even offer dog sports, which I would find really cool, honestly! In some situations, I can be quite unsure, but that will surely change quickly. If I get excited about you, I will do so with full body involvement, as if I were doing Zumba. Very small children should not be in the same household, teenagers would be great, because like and like get along. Experience with my breed should already be present. So friends, have you been waiting for a clown with the potential to become a Super-Dog? Then hit the submit button, the more convincing your application, the better.

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Besonderheiten: Erlaubnispflichtig gemäß §3 Landeshundegesetz. Hi, ich bin Pennywise der tanzende Clown. Ein echtes Kraftpaket und für jeden Spaß zu haben. Ich bin noch ein junger Bursche, der noch so richtig grün hinter den Ohren ist. Eine Hundeschule zu fände ich spitzenmäßig, da kann man soviel lernen und die bieten sogar Hundesport an, auch das fänd ich richtig cool, ehrlich! Ich bin in einigen Situationen recht unsicher, aber das legt sich sicher schnell. Wenn ich mich über dich freue, dann mit vollem Körpereinsatz, als würde ich Zumba tanzen. Ganz kleine Kinder sollten nicht im gleiche Haushalt sein, Teenie Alter wäre toll, denn gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern. Erfahrung mit meiner Rasse sollte bereits vorhanden sein. So Freunde, ihr wartet schon lange auf einen Clown mit dem Potenzial zum Super-Dog? Dann haut in die Tasten, je aussagekräftiger eure Bewerbung ist, desto besser.

Size
Medium
Age
1 year
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Pennywise
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierheim Essen · EssenLearn about Pit Bull Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Pennywise home

What you'll need for Pennywise 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 Pennywise

What life with Pennywise looks like

Pennywise is a medium-sized adult pit bull terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Requires permit under German state dog law §3

🇩🇪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 Pennywise, answered.

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