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Puma

Mixed Breed · Male

Puma not only impresses with its great looks but especially with its gentle and affectionate character. In dealing with people—whether big or small—Puma shows its best side and is more of a submissive, cautious type who doesn’t want to harm anyone. Even in dog encounters, Puma is deeply relaxed and shows itself to be extremely social. For those looking for a partner for relaxed walks, he will make you happy: Puma already walks impressively on a leash. Whether he was hunted in the past, we don’t know—yet one thing is certain: he is ready to leave his old life behind and to work together with his new people to learn the basics. Puma is the ideal beginner dog, but he wishes for people who not only want to snuggle on the sofa, although he enjoys that very much. He is looking for active people who enjoy moving together in nature. Owners who challenge him both physically and mentally (e.g., through head work or hide-and-seek games). A home that is eager to work on basic obedience with him.

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Puma besticht nicht nur durch sein tolles Aussehen, sondern vor allem durch seinen sanftmütigen und anhänglichen Charakter. Im Umgang mit Menschen – egal ob groß oder klein – zeigt er sich von seiner besten Seite und ist dabei eher der unterwürfige, vorsichtige Typ, der niemandem etwas zuleide tun möchte. Auch bei Hundebegegnungen ist Puma tiefenentspannt und zeigt sich äußerst sozial. Wer einen Partner für entspannte Spaziergänge sucht, wird mit ihm glücklich: Puma läuft bereits vorbildlich an der Leine. Ob er in seiner Vergangenheit jagdlich geführt wurde, wissen wir nicht – doch eines ist sicher: Er ist bereit, sein altes Leben hinter sich zu lassen und gemeinsam mit seinen neuen Menschen die Schulbank zu drücken. Puma ist der ideale Anfängerhund, wünscht sich aber Menschen, die nicht nur auf dem Sofa kuscheln wollen, auch wenn er das sehr genießt. Er sucht: Aktive Menschen, die Freude an gemeinsamer Bewegung in der Natur haben. Halter, die ihn sowohl körperlich als auch geistig auslasten (z. B. durch Kopfarbeit oder Suchspiele). Ein Zuhause, das Lust darauf hat, mit ihm das Hundeeinmaleins zu festigen. Puma ist bereit für sein großes Abenteuer und wartet darauf, sein treues Her

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V.
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Puma home

What you'll need for Puma in week one.

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  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 Puma

What life with Puma looks like

Puma is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. 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. 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 Puma, answered.

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