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Pretzel

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

In the animal shelter since: October 2026 Estimated age: born approx. July 2026 Estimated adult shoulder height: approx. 40 – 59 cm Estimated adult weight: 10 – 35 kg Learn here (LINK TO THE VIDEO ON THIS PAGE – SET ANCHOR) Get to know the DOG'S NAME directly in the video! Puppy Pretzel is at the end of his strength – will you take him in? This furry friend was rescued from a kill shelter and taken in by the animal shelter. More information about how the dogs come to the shelter, and answers to general questions, can be found in our animal welfare FAQ. So far, Pretzel shows the lively, playful nature typical of puppies. His character will continue to develop over the coming weeks and months – at this point only the beginnings are visible. If you would like more information about this furry friend, feel free to write to our placement team. Pretzel came to the shelter with pneumonia, for which he is currently being treated. Our placement team knows best about his exact health condition. If you have any further questions, feel free to send us a message. Puppies should not have to grow up in a shelter. That is why we urgently seek a loving home or an experienced foster home for this little furry friend – a place where he can discover the world, build trust, and simply be a puppy. Anyone adopting a puppy should be aware of how demanding daily life with a young dog can be: once house-training is achieved, the "wild adolescence" often begins – full of energy, insecurities, and new challenges. The first years of life are an exciting journey that human and dog take together – with highs, lows, and plenty of learning moments. We hope for this furry friend to find people with patience, empathy, and perseverance – and with an understanding that shelter dogs often already carry some history with them. How exactly they react to their new life in Germany can never be fully predicted. But one thing is certain: those who adopt rather than buy not only give an animal a second chance, but actively choose against animal suffering – and for a life with a very special companion at their side. Already smitten? Send us a self-disclosure form! Adoption If you are considering adopting, first read through the placement process. All dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, treated for fleas, and neutered before departure (exceptions are puppies under 6 months and very old dogs). Dogs older than 1 year are also tested for Mediterranean diseases. If you have any further questions, feel free to write to our placement team.

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Im Tierheim seit: Oktober 2026 Geschätztes Alter: geb. ca. Juli 2026 Geschätzte Endschulterhöhe: ca. 40 – 59 cm Geschätztes Endgewicht: 10 – 35 kg Lerne hier (VERLINKUNG ZUM VIDEO AUF DIESER SEITE – ANKER SETZEN) HUNDENAME direkt im Video kennen! Welpe Pretzel ist am Ende seiner Kräfte, nimmst du ihn auf? Diese Fellnase wurde aus einer Tötungsstation gerettet und im Tierheim aufgenommen. Mehr Informationen darüber, wie die Hunde ins Tierheim kommen und Antworten auf generelle Fragen findest du in unserem Tierschutz-FAQ. Pretzel zeigt sich bisher als welpentypisch aufgeweckt und verspielt. Sein Charakter wird sich in den nächsten Wochen und Monaten immer weiter ausbilden – zu diesem Zeitpunkt sind nur die Anfänge zu erkennen. Wenn du mehr Informationen zu dieser Fellnase haben möchtest, schreib gern unserem Vermittlungsteam . Pretzel kam mit einer Lungenentzündung zu uns ins Tierheim, gegen die er aktuell behandelt wird. Über den genauen Gesundheitszustand weiß unser Vermittlungsteam am besten Bescheid. Wenn du noch Fragen hast, schreib uns gern eine Nachricht . Welpen sollten nicht im Tierheim aufwachsen müssen. Deshalb suchen wir dringend ein liebevolles Zuhause oder eine erfahrene Pflegestelle für diese kleine Fellnase – einen Ort, an dem sie die Welt entdecken, Vertrauen aufbauen und einfach Hundekind sein darf. Wer einen Welpen adoptiert, sollte sich bewusst machen, wie fordernd der Alltag mit einem jungen Hund sein kann: Kaum ist die Stubenreinheit geschafft, steht oft schon die „wilde Pubertät“ an – voller Energie, Unsicherheiten und neuer Herausforderungen. Die ersten Lebensjahre sind eine aufregende Reise, die Mensch und Hund gemeinsam gehen – mit Höhen, Tiefen und jeder Menge Lernmomente. Wir wünschen uns für diese Fellnase Menschen mit Geduld, Empathie und Durchhaltevermögen – und mit dem Verständnis dafür, dass Tierschutzhunde oft bereits eine gewisse Geschichte mitbringen. Wie genau sie auf das neue Leben in Deutschland reagieren, lässt sich nie vollständig vorhersagen. Aber eines ist sicher: Wer adoptiert statt kauft , schenkt nicht nur einem Tier eine zweite Chance, sondern entscheidet sich aktiv gegen Tierleid – und für ein Leben mit einem ganz besonderen Gefährten an der Seite. Schon verliebt? Schick uns eine Selbstauskunft! Adoption Wenn du über eine Adoption nachdenkst, lies dir zunächst den Vermittlungsablauf durch. Alle Hunde werden vor der Ausreise geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt, entfloht und kastriert (Ausnahme sind Welpen bis 6 Monate und sehr alte Hunde). Hunde, die älter als 1 Jahr sind, werden zudem auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Wenn du noch Fragen hast, schreibe unserem Vermittlungsteam gern eine Nachricht.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Duisburg
Shelter
Hunderettung Europa e.V.
Living with Pretzel
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Hunderettung Europa e.V. · DuisburgLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Pretzel home

What you'll need for Pretzel 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
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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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Pretzel

What life with Pretzel looks like

Pretzel is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Hunderettung Europa e.V. in Duisburg.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Duisburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pretzel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pretzel?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hunderettung Europa e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pretzel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pretzel if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hunderettung Europa 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Pretzel 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 Pretzel 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 Hunderettung Europa e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pretzel 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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