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Pongo

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Pongo ist ein Schnauzer/Shih Tzu Mischling, 10+ Jahre alt und kastriert. Er hat eine nicht so gute Vergangenheit, ist für sein Alter noch richtig fit und läuft gern spazieren und spielt wie ein junger Hund mit dem Ball, den man ihm auch weg nehmen kann. Im täglichen Umgang gibt es mit ihm soweit keine Probleme, er zeigt sich recht aufgeschlossen und freundlich, sucht sich allerdings schon ein bisschen seine Menschen aus. Tierarzt ist allerdings ein großes Thema, hier legt er den Schalter um und ohne Maulkorb oder Narkose geht da nichts. Für ihn wünschten wir uns hundeerfahrene Menschen, die die nötige Ruhe haben und mit diesen Macken leben können. Im neuen Zuhause sollten keine Kinder sein. Mit Hündinnen hat er keine Probleme.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Bitterfeld

Living with Pongo

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids

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About Pongo

What life with Pongo looks like

Pongo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Bitterfeld in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pongo, answered.

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