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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

I-No.: r-korfu-pluto-m-0426 April 2026: Pluto was found tied to a tree near the animal shelter. Fortunately, he was discovered in time and taken in. At the animal shelter, Pluto shows himself to be a very friendly and relaxed dog who gets along well with both people and other dogs. He already knows the command "Sit." Pluto is estimated to be 5 years old, about 60 cm tall, and currently weighs 25.2 kg. All dogs are initially vaccinated, microchipped, and have an EU pet passport.

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I-Nr.: r-korfu-pluto-m-0426 April 2026: Pluto wurde in der Nähe des Tierheims an einem Baum angebunden. Zum Glück konnte er rechtzeitig gefunden und aufgenommen werden. Im Tierheim zeigt sich Pluto als sehr freundlicher und entspannter Hund, der sowohl mit Menschen, als auch mit anderen Hunden gut zurechtkommt. Er kennt bereits das Kommando "Sitz". Pluto ist geschätzte 5 Jahre alt, ca. 60 cm groß und wiegt aktuell 25,2 kg. Alle Hunde sind erstgeimpft, gechipt und haben einen EU-Heimtierausweis. 20260420 06 Pluto April 2026 20260420 05 Pluto April 2026 20260420 04 Pluto April 2026 20260420 03 Pluto April 2026 20260420 02 Pluto April 2026

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Ratingen
Shelter
Tierhilfe Korfu e.V.
Living with Pluto
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Pluto home

What you'll need for Pluto 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
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    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 Pluto

What life with Pluto looks like

Pluto is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. in Ratingen.

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 Pluto, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pluto?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierhilfe Korfu 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 — Tierhilfe Korfu 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 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 Tierhilfe Korfu 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.
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