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Pötty

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Born: ca. October 2023 (estimated) Breed: mixed breed, small Compatibility with others: Compatible with other dogs; Cats: Not known, can be tested. Important health information: Pötty tested positive for heartworms. Treatment has already been successfully initiated in Hungary. Further information can be provided by Anne Zander (contact details below). Current location: animal shelter Hajdúböszörmény (Hungary) Surrender reason: Rescued from severely neglectful husbandry. The little Pötty is a very charming pup who finally wants to lead a beautiful and, above all, species-appropriate life. He comes from the vineyards, a notorious area near the animal shelter, where dogs from poor husbandry are often rescued. The little one was friendly, loving, cuddly, and kind from the start.

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Geboren: ca. 10.2023 (geschätzt) Rasse: Mischling, klein Verträglichkeit : Verträglich mit anderen Hunden; Katzen: Nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden. Wichtige Information zur Gesundheit : Pötty wurde positiv auf Herzwürmer getestet. Die Behandlung konnte in Ungarn bereits erfolgreich begonnen werden. Gerne hierzu weitere Informationen bei Anne Zander (Kontakt siehe unten). Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Hajdúböszörmény (Ungarn) Abgabegrund: Wurde aus verwahrloster Haltung rausgeholt. Der kleine Pötty ist eine ganz liebenswerte Fellnase, die endlich ein schönes und vor allem artgerechtes Leben führen möchte. Er kommt aus den Weinbergen, einer verrufenen Gegend in der Nähe des Tierheims. Dort werden immer wieder Hunde aus schlechter Haltung gerettet. Der Kleine zeigte sich von Anfang an zutraulich, lieb, verschmust und freundlich.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
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Bringing Pötty home

What you'll need for Pötty 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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Pötty

What life with Pötty looks like

Pötty is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

An young 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 Pötty, answered.

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