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Adopt Pepe

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Date of Birth: circa 2020 In his new home, Pepe would like to spend a lot of time with his new humans. Pepe can't really be left alone. He expresses this by barking. Otherwise, he is very clingy and cuddly. He wouldn't mind having a spot on the couch for lots of cuddles. Pepe is looking for a new loving home where they will take the time to work on his issue with being left alone. Children shouldn't be a problem if they are accustomed to handling dogs.

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Geburtsdatum: ca. 2020 In seinem neuen Zuhause möchte Pepe viel Zeit mit seinen neuen Menschen verbringen. Pepe kann wohl schlecht alleine bleiben. Dies soll er durch Bellen zum Ausdruck bringen. Ansonsten zeigt er sich hier sehr anhänglich und verschmust. Gegen ein Plätzchen auf der Couch mit vielen Streicheleinheiten hätte er sicher nichts einzuwenden. Pepe sucht ein neues liebevolles Zuhause wo man sich die Zeit nimmt in Ruhe an seinem Problem mit dem Alleinebleiben zu arbeiten. Kinder sollten kein Problem darstellen wenn diese den Umgang mit Hunden gewöhnt sind.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Recklinghausen
Shelter
Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V.
Living with Pepe
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V. · Recklinghausen

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Pepe home

What you'll need for Pepe 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 Pepe

What life with Pepe looks like

Pepe is a adult dog waiting at Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V. in Recklinghausen.

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.

🇩🇪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 Pepe, answered.

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