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Pumpkin – PLZ 99189

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Pumpkin was born around February 2025, is about 30 cm tall and weighs around 7-8 kg. He had the great fortune of being rescued from a dedicated animal rescuer in Romania, narrowly escaping a hunting situation. Unfortunately, we know nothing about his background – how he ended up there and what he experienced before, remains a mystery. What we do know […]

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Pumpkin ist ca. 11/2021 geboren, etwa 35 cm groß und wiegt aktuell noch ca. 14 kg. Er hatte das große Glück, von einer lieben Tierschützerin aus einer rumänischen Tötung gerettet zu werden. Über seine Vorgeschichte wissen wir leider nichts, wie er dort gelandet ist und was er vorher erlebt hat, können wir nicht sagen. Mittlerweile […]

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierrettung International e.V.
Living with Pumpkin – PLZ 99189
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Pumpkin – PLZ 99189 home

What you'll need for Pumpkin – PLZ 99189 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 Pumpkin – PLZ 99189

What life with Pumpkin – PLZ 99189 looks like

Pumpkin – PLZ 99189 is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierrettung International 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 Pumpkin – PLZ 99189, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pumpkin – PLZ 99189?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierrettung International e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pumpkin – PLZ 99189 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pumpkin – PLZ 99189 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierrettung International 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 Pumpkin – PLZ 99189 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 Pumpkin – PLZ 99189 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 Tierrettung International e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pumpkin – PLZ 99189 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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