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Pluto

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Pluto was rescued from a kill shelter. In stressful situations he still shows stereotypic movements and is somewhat anxious around strangers. However, he allows himself to be touched without any problems. With love, patience, and a structured daily routine, he can make great progress. He gets along well with both male and female dogs. Pluto is athletic and needs both mental and physical stimulation. He is looking for dog-experienced people who will give him time and space to flourish. Pluto needs a calm, patient home, preferably in a rural environment. He will be microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and placed after a positive home check.

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Pluto wurde aus einer Tötungsstation geholt. In Stresssituationen zeigt er noch stereotype Bewegungen und ist Fremden gegenüber etwas ängstlich. Aber er lässt sich ohne Probleme anfassen. Mit Liebe, Geduld und einem geregelten Tagesablauf kann er große Fortschritte machen. Mit Rüden und Hündinnen versteht er sich gut. Pluto ist sportlich und benötigt geistige wie körperliche Auslastung. Er sucht hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihm Zeit und Raum geben, sich zu entfalten. Pluto braucht ein ruhiges geduldiges Zuhause ,eher ländliche Umgebung. Er wird gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt und nach positiver Platzkontrolle vermittelt.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Friesoythe

Shelter

TierNotTeam e.V.

Living with Pluto

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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Bringing Pluto home

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About Pluto

What life with Pluto looks like

Pluto is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at TierNotTeam e.V. in Friesoythe.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Friesoythe, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pluto, answered.

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