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Male · Young · 3 years

The young herdenschutzhund mix Purzel (*4/2021) originally came to us in late May 2021 as a small puppy following a seizure by the veterinary office due to false vaccination papers and was rehomed after the required quarantine period. By then, Purzel, who had become quite the imposing fellow in the meantime, was unfortunately returned to us in late March 2022 because his owners were overwhelmed with him.

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Der junge Herdenschutzhundmischling Purzel (*4/2021) ist ursprünglich Ende Mai 2021als kleiner Welpe nach einer Beschlagnahme durch das Veterinäramt wegen falscher Impfpapiere zu uns gekommen und wurde nach Ablauf der vorgeschriebenen Quarantäne in ein neues Zuhause vermittelt. Purzel, aus dem in der Zwischenzeit ein imposanter Bursche geworden ist, wurde dann Ende März 2022 leider wieder an uns zurückgegeben, weil seine Halter mit ihm überfordert waren. Er hat längere Zeit gebraucht, um sich wieder bei uns einzugewöhnen und sein Pfleger hat sich in den letzten Wochen sehr intensiv mit ihm beschäftigt, um ihn für eine zukünftige

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Düsseldorf
Shelter
Tierheim Düsseldorf
Living with Purzel
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierheim Düsseldorf · Düsseldorf

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Purzel home

What you'll need for Purzel 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 Purzel

What life with Purzel looks like

Purzel is a large young adult dog waiting at Tierheim Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Food guarding issues requiring training work, potential hip examination pending

🇩🇪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 Purzel, answered.

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