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Porky (Paten gesucht)

English Bulldog · Male · Adult · 6 years

Porky is one of our many found dogs. Despite his distinctive appearance, no one recognized or missed him, which surprises us greatly. Was he intentionally "disposed of"? It quickly became clear that he isn't exactly easy to handle by character. He is quite a typical "HB-male" and when he gets worked up, for example during dog encounters, he reacts with jumping and biting at the leash. Actually, he is a nice guy, but something must have gone wrong in his life that makes him so easily irritated and have such a thin temper. He trains regularly with our dog trainer and the "outbursts" have become less frequent and more controllable, but he really needs people who are very experienced with dogs and can train with him a lot. Since Porky is likely to stay with us for a while, we would be very grateful for sponsors for him!

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Porky ist einer unserer zahlreichen Fundhunde. Trotz seines besonderen Aussehens wurde er von niemandem erkannt oder vermisst, was uns sehr wundert. Wollte man ihn absichtlich "loswerden"? Es stellte sich schnell heraus, dass er vom Charakter her nicht ganz einfach ist. Er ist ein ziemliches "HB-Männchen" und wenn er sich aufregt, z.B. bei Hundebegegnungen, reagiert er mit Übersprung und verbeißt sich in der Leine. Eigentlich ist er ein lieber Kerl, aber in seinem Leben muss einiges schief gelaufen sein, dass er so leicht reizbar ist und so ein dünnes Nervenkostüm hat. Er trainiert regelmäßig mit unserem Hundetrainer und die "Ausraster" sind schon weniger und kontrollierbarer geworden, aber er braucht wirklich Menschen, die sehr hundeerfahren sind und viel mit ihm trainieren. Da Porky vermutlich noch eine Weile bei uns bleiben wird, würden wir uns sehr über Paten für ihn freuen!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Porky (Paten gesucht)
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierheim Köln · CologneLearn about English Bulldog

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Porky (Paten gesucht) home

What you'll need for Porky (Paten gesucht) in week one.

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    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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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 Porky (Paten gesucht)

What life with Porky (Paten gesucht) looks like

Porky (Paten gesucht) is a small adult english bulldog dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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.

Note from the shelter: Reactive behavior with dogs, requires ongoing training and very experienced handlers

🇩🇪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 Porky (Paten gesucht), answered.

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