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Pontos

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Our sweet Pontos was lucky enough to grow up on a finca during the first two years of his life. There, he had a family and felt safe and loved. Unfortunately, Pontos's world recently fell apart when his owners moved and were unable or unwilling to take him along. As a result, he ended up at the animal shelter and is now struggling to understand the world. Pontos is a very friendly and absolutely lovable dog who craves human companionship. Life behind kennel bars is terrible for the people-oriented Pontos, and he enjoys every minute he gets to be petted and cuddled. Whenever the volunteer helpers at the animal shelter have to leave Pontos's kennel, he stands sadly by the fence and whimpers. It’s crucial that Pontos leaves the animal shelter as soon as possible because he suffers greatly from loneliness. Pontos gets along well with other dogs and approaches everyone openly and friendly. He is still a relatively young dog and loves to move around and experience things together with his humans. He walks well on a leash and harness. Having a garden to play and romp in would be a dream come true for Pontos—but more important than that is finding people who will take time for him, include him closely in their lives, and treat him as a family member.

DE·Show original

Unser süßer Pontos durfte in den ersten beiden Jahren seines Lebens auf einer Finca aufwachsen. Dort hatte er eine Familie und fühlte sich geborgen und geliebt. Leider ist Pontos Welt vor kurzem in sich zusammengebrochen. Seine Besitzer zogen um. Pontos konnten oder wollten sie nicht mitnehmen. So landete er schließlich im Tierheim und versteht nun die Welt nicht mehr. Pontos ist ein sehr freundlicher und absolut liebenswerter Hund, der so sehr die Nähe zu Menschen sucht. Das Leben hinter Zwingergittern ist für den menschenbezogenen Pontos furchtbar und er genießt jede Minute, in der er gestreichelt und gekrault wird. Wann immer die freiwilligen Helfer im Tierheim Pontos Zwinger wieder verlassen müssen, steht er traurig am Gitter und fiept. Es ist wichtig, dass Pontos das Tierheim ganz schnell wieder verlassen darf, denn er leidet sehr unter der Einsamkeit. Pontos versteht sich gut mit anderen Hunden und geht offen und freundlich auf jeden Menschen zu. Er ist noch ein recht junger Hund und möchte sich auch gern bewegen und gemeinsam mit seinen Menschen etwas erleben. Er geht gut an Geschirr und Leine spazieren. Ein eigener Garten zum spielen und toben wäre natürlich traumhaft für Pontos – noch wichtiger ist aber, dass er Menschen findet, die sich Zeit für ihn nehmen, ihn ganz nah teilhaben lassen und ihn als Familienmitglied betrachten.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
Living with Pontos
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Pontos home

What you'll need for Pontos in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Pontos

What life with Pontos looks like

Pontos is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

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. 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 Pontos, answered.

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