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Pflegehund Bruce

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 6 months

Bruce, a male dog, has been in Germany since September 2026. He is currently in foster care in Delmenhorst, Germany. He is estimated to have been born in May 2026 and will likely grow to be between 40-59 cm tall and weigh between 20-35 kg. Meet Bruce in the video! Bruce, a young male dog, is waiting in Delmenhorst, Germany, for your visit! He and his siblings Thor, Peter, Clint, Steve, Tony, and Natasha were rescued from the streets of Romania and taken to a shelter. The sweet puppies had a difficult start in life as they were found without their mother and had to fend for themselves. You can find more information about how the dogs end up in the shelter and answers to general questions in our animal welfare FAQ. Bruce was lucky and was able to travel from the Romanian shelter to a German foster home. This has many advantages: here, the new life in a household can be experienced and the character can be better assessed. In addition, foster dogs can be visited and thus get to know them before deciding on an adoption. Bruce is now allowed to arrive at the foster home. As soon as we can say more about his character, we will add this here. If you have already fallen in love with him, please send us a self-disclosure via the button below. In the shelter, Bruce showed himself to be an open-minded young dog who approached people friendly and curiously. He liked to approach visitors, let himself be stroked everywhere and enjoyed the contact with his people. If you called him, he made his way curiously and wanted to be involved everywhere. According to his age, Bruce showed typical puppy behavior. He played playfully with his siblings, repeatedly charmingly challenged them to play and was full of curiosity. He curiously observed his surroundings and was interested in everything that happened around him. At the same time, Bruce also brought a pleasant balance. After exciting moments of play and discovery, he liked to retreat and indulge in a well-deserved break. Bruce has a short tail. It is unclear whether his tail was docked or congenital. We are looking for a loving home for this little fur ball - a place where he can discover the world, build trust and just be a dog. Anyone who adopts a puppy should be aware of how demanding everyday life with a young dog can be: as soon as the house is clean, the "wild puberty" is often already there - full of energy, uncertainty and new challenges. The first years of life are an exciting journey that humans and dogs go through together - with ups and downs and a lot of learning moments. We wish this fur ball people with patience, empathy and perseverance - and with the understanding that shelter dogs often bring a certain history with them. How exactly they react to their new life in Germany can never be fully predicted. But one thing is certain: those who adopt instead of buying not only give an animal a second chance, but also actively decide against animal suffering - and for a life with a very special companion by their side. Already in love? Send us a self-disclosure! Adoption If you are thinking about an adoption, first read through the placement process. All dogs are vaccinated, chipped, dewormed, flea-treated and neutered (except for puppies up to 6 months and very old dogs) before they leave. In addition, dogs older than 1 year are tested for Mediterranean diseases. If you have any further questions, please write to our placement team.

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In Deutschland seit: September 2026 Auf Pflegestelle in: 27753 Delmenhorst Geschätztes Alter: geb. ca. Mai 2026 Geschätzte Endschulterhöhe: ca. 40 – 59 cm Geschätztes Endgewicht: ca. 20 – 35 kg Lerne hier Bruce direkt im Video kennen! Welpenjunge Bruce wartet in 27753 Delmenhorst auf deinen Besuch! Ganz allein und viel zu jung fanden wir Bruce und seine Geschwister auf einem Hof in Rumänien. Gerade einmal vier Wochen alt, ohne ihre Mama und völlig auf sich gestellt, mussten die kleinen Welpen ohne Schutz und Fürsorge auskommen. Nun hofft der kleine Bruce auf seiner Pflegestelle in Deutschland darauf, Menschen zu finden, bei denen er endlich ankommen und behütet aufwachsen darf. Bruce ist ein etwa 5 Monate alter, zuckersüßer Welpe. Aktuell ist er etwa 38cm groß und wiegt knapp 8kg. Auf seiner Pflegestelle zeigt sich Bruce als typischer Welpe: verspielt, neugierig und aufgeschlossen erkundet er seine Umgebung und ist dabei immer für ein kleines Abenteuer zu haben. Seine Lernbereitschaft zeigt sich deutlich, da er schon nahezu stubenrein ist und schon die ersten Kommandos beherrscht. Die Nähe zum Menschen genießt er sehr und zeigt sich dabei freundlich, zutraulich und voller Lebensfreude. Auch mit seinen Hundekollegen versteht er sich sehr gut. Bruce hat eine kurze Rute. Es ist unklar, ob seine Rute kupiert oder angeboren ist. Für die kleine Fellnase suchen wir ein liebevolles Zuhause – einen Ort, an dem sie die Welt entdecken, Vertrauen aufbauen und einfach Hundekind sein darf. Wer einen Welpen adoptiert, sollte sich bewusst machen, wie fordernd der Alltag mit einem jungen Hund sein kann: Kaum ist die Stubenreinheit geschafft, steht oft schon die „wilde Pubertät“ an – voller Energie, Unsicherheiten und neuer Herausforderungen. Die ersten Lebensjahre sind eine aufregende Reise, die Mensch und Hund gemeinsam gehen – mit Höhen, Tiefen und jeder Menge Lernmomente. Da Bruce sich in der Anwesenheit von jüngeren Kindern nicht so wohl fühlt, sollten Kinder in seinem Traumzuhause schon älter sein (ab ca. 12 Jahren). Wir wünschen uns für diese Fellnase Menschen mit Geduld, Empathie und Durchhaltevermögen – und mit dem Verständnis dafür, dass Tierschutzhunde oft bereits eine gewisse Geschichte mitbringen. Wie genau sie auf das neue Leben in Deutschland reagieren, lässt sich nie vollständig vorhersagen. Aber eines ist sicher: Wer adoptiert statt kauft , schenkt nicht nur einem Tier eine zweite Chance, sondern entscheidet sich aktiv gegen Tierleid – und für ein Leben mit einem ganz besonderen Gefährten an der Seite. Schon verliebt? Schick uns eine Selbstauskunft! Adoption Wenn du über eine Adoption nachdenkst, lies dir zunächst den Vermittlungsablauf durch. Alle Hunde werden vor der Ausreise geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt, entfloht und kastriert (Ausnahme sind Welpen bis 6 Monate und sehr alte Hunde). Hunde, die älter als 1 Jahr sind, werden zudem auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Wenn du noch Fragen hast, schreibe unserem Vermittlungsteam gern eine Nachricht.

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Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇩🇪Duisburg
Shelter
Hunderettung Europa e.V.
Living with Pflegehund Bruce
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Hunderettung Europa e.V. · DuisburgLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Pflegehund Bruce home

What you'll need for Pflegehund Bruce in week one.

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About Pflegehund Bruce

What life with Pflegehund Bruce looks like

Pflegehund Bruce is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Hunderettung Europa e.V. in Duisburg.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Duisburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pflegehund Bruce, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pflegehund Bruce?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hunderettung Europa e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pflegehund Bruce on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pflegehund Bruce if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hunderettung Europa 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Pflegehund Bruce 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 Pflegehund Bruce 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 Hunderettung Europa e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pflegehund Bruce 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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