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Pumba

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

adoption requirements adoption process Adopt this cat now! adoption requirements adoption process Adopt this dog now! Pumba is a male dog who doesn't greet you with immediate overwhelming joy – and that's exactly what makes his story so special. He is already 7 years old and belongs to the small to medium-sized dog breeds, standing about 40 cm tall. Currently, he lives in Fantanele and is just at the beginning of his journey into a new, better life. Visually, Pumba is a handsome, compact male dog with short fur in warm brown and black tones, with light markings on his face and paws. His slightly tilted ears and cautious gaze reflect his uncertainty. Character-wise, Pumba currently shows a great deal of reticence and suspicion towards humans. It seems as though he hasn't had any good experiences in his past life. He avoids direct contact, withdraws, and is difficult to approach. Not long ago, he even reacted with defensive behavior out of insecurity, but there have been some tentative and careful advancements since then: he accepts food like sausages and is slowly beginning to understand that nothing bad will happen to him. That he no longer goes forward to defend himself is already a big step in the right direction. As for his compatibility with others, we currently cannot make reliable statements about his interaction with other dogs or cats. This requires time and gentle observation. His story began on the roadside where he suddenly appeared, initially leading to the suspicion that he had been hit by a car. However, upon examination, it turned out that he was unharmed – he simply laid down there. We do not know exactly what he has experienced, but his behavior suggests that his life so far has been anything but easy. For Pumba, we are looking for very experienced and patient people who won't rush him and who are ready to give him all the time in the world. He needs a quiet environment, understanding, and a secure retreat. With the right support and much empathy, he has the chance to learn trust and gradually integrate. Pumba travels vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, flea-treated, and neutered, as well as with his EU pet passport to his new home. A positive Even an experienced foster home could help Pumba make the first important steps towards trust. Do you want to earn Pumba's trust? Many thanks to the -Community! You have bestowed Pumba's name and thus the chance of a new beginning. Last update: 29.03.

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Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt dieses Tier anfragen! Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt diesen Hund anfragen! Pumba ist ein Rüde, der einen nicht sofort mit überschwänglicher Freude begrüßt – und genau das macht seine Geschichte so besonders. Er ist bereits 7 Jahre alt und gehört mit seinen etwa 40 cm zu den kleinen bis mittelgroßen Hunden. Aktuell lebt er in Fantanele und steht noch ganz am Anfang seiner Reise in ein neues, besseres Leben. Optisch ist Pumba ein hübscher, kompakter Rüde mit kurzem Fell in warmen Braun- und Schwarztönen und hellen Abzeichen im Gesicht und an den Pfoten. Seine leicht angelegten Ohren und sein vorsichtiger Blick spiegeln seine Unsicherheit wider. Charakterlich zeigt sich Pumba derzeit noch sehr zurückhaltend und misstrauisch gegenüber Menschen. Es scheint, als habe er in seinem bisherigen Leben keine guten Erfahrungen gemacht. Er meidet den direkten Kontakt, zieht sich zurück und ist schwer zugänglich. Noch vor kurzer Zeit reagierte er aus Unsicherheit heraus sogar mit Abwehrverhalten, doch inzwischen gibt es erste, vorsichtige Fortschritte: Er nimmt Futter wie Würstchen an und beginnt langsam zu verstehen, dass ihm nichts Schlimmes passiert. Dass er nicht mehr nach vorne geht, um sich zu verteidigen, ist bereits ein großer Schritt in die richtige Richtung. Über seine Verträglichkeit mit anderen Hunden oder Katzen können aktuell keine verlässlichen Aussagen getroffen werden. Hier braucht es Zeit und behutsame Beobachtung. Seine Geschichte begann am Straßenrand, wo er plötzlich auftauchte und zunächst der Verdacht bestand, er sei von einem Auto angefahren worden. Doch bei der Untersuchung stellte sich heraus, dass er unverletzt war – er hatte sich einfach dort hingelegt. Was genau er erlebt hat, wissen wir nicht, aber sein Verhalten lässt vermuten, dass sein Leben bisher alles andere als einfach war. Für Pumba suchen wir sehr erfahrene und geduldige Menschen, die ihn nicht bedrängen und bereit sind, ihm alle Zeit der Welt zu geben. Er braucht ein ruhiges Umfeld, Verständnis und einen sicheren Rückzugsort. Mit der richtigen Unterstützung und viel Einfühlungsvermögen hat er die Chance, Vertrauen zu lernen und Schritt für Schritt anzukommen. Pumba reist geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt, entfloht und kastriert sowie mit seinem EU-Heimtierausweis in sein neues Zuhause. Nach einer positiven Vorkontrolle und gegen eine Schutzgebühr darf er umziehen. Auch eine erfahrene Pflegestelle könnte ihm helfen, erste wichtige Schritte in Richtung Vertrauen zu machen. Möchtest du Pumbas Vertrauen gewinnen? Vielen Dank an die -Community! Ihr habt Pumba seinen Namen und damit die Chance auf einen Neuanfang geschenkt. Stand: 29.03.2026

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Ein Herz für Streuner e.V.
Living with Pumba
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Pumba home

What you'll need for Pumba 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 Pumba

What life with Pumba looks like

Pumba is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. in München.

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.

🇩🇪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 Pumba, answered.

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