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Phylax

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Hometown: Romania Breed: Mixed breed Gender: male Color: brown-black Shoulder height: will be medium-sizedDate of birth: around April 2023Location: Romania Update February 2026: Today, we would like to introduce you to the beautiful male dog Phylax. A young dog with attentive eyes and a heart that has been waiting for too long—waiting for closeness, waiting for safety, waiting to finally fit in. Phylax has lived in the shelter since puppyhood. As a small puppy, he never had the chance to explore the world beyond the kennels. Instead of security, movement, and human affection, the kennel has become his home. There, he spends his days—waiting, hoping, enduring. Phylax is one of the few remaining young dogs in the kennel. One of those often overlooked, despite their great potential and the love they carry within them. During our visit, Phylax showed interest in people. The regular contact he lacks is very missed, but his cautious openness is palpable. He takes treats from our hands—a silent sign that his trust in us has not yet been lost. With gentle persuasion, he allowed us to gently stroke him. A small moment for us, a big step for him. Phylax stands at the very beginning of his life. In him, so much strength, loyalty, and affection lie, which have not yet found a place. He should not grow up behind bars. He should soon have the chance to leave Campina and finally learn what a real home is like. It would be simply beautiful if 2026 was Phylax's year. The year he is seen. The year he builds trust. The year he finally arrives—forever. Phylax waits. Quietly and patiently. With a heart ready to give everything when given the chance. ———— Update May 2024: PHYLAX is one of the four remaining young dogs in the kennel and showed interest in people during our visit. Unfortunately, he lacks regular contact with us, but we are happy that he still takes treats from our hands. With some persuasion, we were able to gently stroke him. PHYLAX stands at the beginning of his life and should soon have the chance to leave Campina. ——– Phylax is very curious and very friendly. He takes treats from our hands. He has been in the shelter since puppyhood, and unfortunately, the lack of human contact is now noticeable in him. He is no longer as approachable. Only if you take the time to stand in the kennel for a while can you usually stroke his head in the hut. He shows no defensive behavior. With a bit of time and patience, this will surely improve. He gets along well with other dogs, but he suffers greatly from his brother's attacks. It would be good if he could leave the shelter soon. Contact: Our dogs are vaccinated (rabies and 2x basic immunization), microchipped, and equipped with the EU pet passport at our expense (we cover the lab fees) for common Mediterranean diseases: Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, leishmaniasis, rickettsiae, filariasis, hepatozoonosis, anaplasmosis. Important documents:

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Herkunftsland: Rumänien Rasse: Mischling Geschlecht: männlich Farbe: schwarz-braun Schulterhöhe: wird ca. mittelgroßGeburtsdatum: ca. April 2023Standort: Rumänien Mai 2026: Ein junger Hund mit traurigen Augen und einem Herzen, das schon viel zu lange wartet. Wartet auf Liebe. Wartet auf Geborgenheit. Wartet auf einen Menschen, der ihn endlich sieht. Phylax lebt seit langer Zeit im Shelter. Während andere Hunde ihre Familien gefunden haben und in ein neues Leben starten durften, blieb er zurück. Tag für Tag vergeht hinter Gittern. Tag für Tag wartet er darauf, dass sich endlich eine Tür für ihn öffnet. Bei unserem Besuch zeigte sich Phylax vorsichtig und zurückhaltend. Er beobachtete uns aufmerksam, wollte alles im Blick behalten und doch war seine Unsicherheit deutlich spürbar. Anfassen ließ er sich nicht und auch Leckerlis nahm er nicht aus der Hand. Zu wenig positive Erfahrungen durfte er bisher sammeln. Zu selten waren die Momente, in denen sich jemand Zeit für ihn nahm. Es tat weh zu sehen, wie sehr ihm Vertrauen fehlt. Nicht, weil er nicht möchte – sondern weil er nie lernen durfte, dass Menschen auch Sicherheit und Liebe bedeuten können. Hinter seiner Vorsicht steckt kein böser Hund, sondern eine Seele, die gelernt hat, auf Abstand zu bleiben. Phylax steht noch vor einem großen Stück seines Lebens. Ein Leben, das nicht hinter Zäunen und Gitterstäben stattfinden sollte. Er braucht Menschen mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem großen Herzen. Menschen, die ihn nicht bedrängen, sondern ihm die Zeit geben, die er braucht. Menschen, die ihm zeigen, dass er endlich angekommen ist. Es wäre so schön, wenn 2026 Phylax‘ Jahr wird. Das Jahr, in dem er gesehen wird. Das Jahr, in dem er Vertrauen fassen darf. Das Jahr, in dem er die Welt außerhalb des Shelters kennenlernen kann. Das Jahr, in dem er erfährt, wie sich ein eigenes Zuhause anfühlt. Phylax wartet. Leise. Unauffällig. Fast so, als hätte er aufgehört, auf sein Glück zu hoffen. Doch tief in seinem Herzen ist dieser kleine Funke noch da. Die Hoffnung, dass irgendwo ein Mensch auf ihn wartet und ihm endlich die Chance auf ein neues Leben schenkt. Kontakt: Unsere Hunde sind geimpft (Tollwut und 2x Grundimmunisierung) sind gechippt und mit dem EU-Heimtierausweis ausgestattet werden auf unsere Kosten (wir übernehmen die Labor-Gebühren) auf die gängigen Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet: Babesiose, Ehrlichiose, Leishmaniose, Rickettsien, Filarien, Hepatozoonose, Anaplasmose werden nur nach positiver Vorkontrolle (Hausbesuch) gegen eine Schutzgebühr mit Schutzvertrag vermittelt. Wichtige Dokumente:Selbstauskunft für AdoptantenSelbstauskunft für Pflegestellen *Die Angaben zu den Hunden (insbesondere den Hunden, die noch in Rumänien sind) erfolgen ohne Gewähr. Die Erfassungen bilden nur Momentaufnahmen ab. Die Hunde wurden von freiwilligen Ehrenamtllichen nach bestem Wissen und Gewissen erfasst. Daher kann es zu Abweichungen bei Alter, Größe, Geschlecht, Gesundheit und auch dem Verhalten kommen. Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Oberwies
Shelter
Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V.
Living with Phylax
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. · OberwiesLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Phylax home

What you'll need for Phylax 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 Phylax

What life with Phylax looks like

Phylax is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. in Oberwies.

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.

Oberwies, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Phylax, answered.

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