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Purzel

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Purzel originally comes from a state animal shelter in Romania. The shelter was overcrowded, and Purzel was among the dogs facing euthanasia there. To save him from this, we took him in. He now lives in a foster home in Germany, where the little male is waiting for his own forever home. Purzel is a friendly, open, and very people-oriented little dog. With familiar people, he likes to seek closeness and enjoys physical contact. He is initially a bit more cautious around strangers, but he warms up quickly and then also shows himself to be open and affectionate. Purzel likes to be near his people and still needs guidance in everyday life. Precisely because he is so small and charming, you shouldn't let him get away with everything. Purzel benefits from people who set calm, clear, and consistent boundaries for him and show him which behavior is desired. When he receives this guidance, he can accept it well and also learns to settle down, for example. Purzel currently lives together with other dogs. At first, he was still somewhat boisterous and lacking in distance in contact. Meanwhile, living together has become noticeably calmer, and he has already made good progress here. Outside, there is still a lot for Purzel to learn as well. He finds walks exciting, and accordingly he is sometimes still quite excited when out. His leash manners should therefore continue to be worked on. Everyday environmental stimuli, on the other hand, usually impress him little. Unfamiliar things may briefly unsettle him without him reacting fearfully. Purzel is now house-trained. He handles car rides calmly, and he also tolerates touching and grooming well. Being left alone is something Purzel still needs to learn and should be built up in small steps in his new home. Clear routines and consistent guidance are also important here, so that he gradually learns to relax and does not constantly demand the closeness of his people. For Purzel, we are looking for people who do not underestimate a small dog and who are willing to give him loving but firm guidance and boundaries. Purzel brings good prerequisites to develop, with the right guidance, into a pleasant and uncomplicated companion in everyday life. Purzel is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and deflead. He is in a foster home in 18146 Rostock, where, after a positive preliminary check, he can be visited and got to know. The

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Purzel stammt ursprünglich aus einem staatlichen Tierheim in Rumänien. Das Tierheim war überfüllt und Purzel gehörte zu den Hunden, denen dort die Euthanasie drohte. Um ihn davor zu bewahren, haben wir ihn übernommen. Inzwischen lebt der kleine Rüde auf einer Pflegestelle in Deutschland und wartet von dort aus auf sein eigenes Zuhause. Purzel ist ein freundlicher, aufgeschlossener und sehr menschenbezogener kleiner Hund. Bei vertrauten Personen sucht er gerne die Nähe und genießt Körperkontakt. Fremden Menschen gegenüber ist er zunächst etwas vorsichtiger, taut aber schnell auf und zeigt sich dann ebenfalls offen und zugewandt. Purzel ist gerne in der Nähe seiner Menschen und braucht im Alltag noch Orientierung. Gerade weil er so klein und charmant ist, sollte man ihm nicht alles durchgehen lassen. Purzel profitiert von Menschen, die ihm ruhig, klar und verlässlich Grenzen setzen und ihm zeigen, welches Verhalten erwünscht ist. Bekommt er diese Anleitung, kann er sie gut annehmen und findet beispielsweise auch zur Ruhe. Mit anderen Hunden lebt Purzel derzeit zusammen. Anfangs war er im Kontakt noch etwas stürmisch und distanzlos. Inzwischen ist das Zusammenleben deutlich ruhiger geworden und er hat hier bereits gute Fortschritte gemacht. Auch draußen gibt es für Purzel noch einiges zu lernen. Spaziergänge findet er spannend und entsprechend aufgeregt ist er teilweise noch unterwegs. An seiner Leinenführigkeit sollte deshalb weiter gearbeitet werden. Alltägliche Umweltreize beeindrucken ihn dagegen meist wenig. Unbekanntes kann ihn kurz verunsichern, ohne dass er dabei ängstlich reagiert. Purzel ist inzwischen stubenrein. Autofahrten meistert er entspannt und auch Berührungen und Pflegemaßnahmen lässt er gut zu. Das Alleinbleiben muss Purzel aktuell noch lernen und sollte in seinem neuen Zuhause kleinschrittig aufgebaut werden. Wichtig sind auch hier klare Abläufe und eine verlässliche Anleitung, damit er zunehmend lernt, sich zu entspannen und nicht ständig die Nähe seiner Menschen einzufordern. Für Purzel suchen wir Menschen, die einen kleinen Hund nicht unterschätzen und bereit sind, ihm liebevoll, aber verbindlich Orientierung und Grenzen zu geben. Purzel bringt gute Voraussetzungen mit, sich mit der richtigen Anleitung zu einem angenehmen und unkomplizierten Begleiter im Alltag weiterzuentwickeln. Purzel ist kastriert, geimpft, gechippt, entwurmt und entfloht. Er befindet sich auf einer Pflegestelle in 18146 Rostock und kann dort nach einer positiven Vorkontrolle besucht und kennengelernt werden. Die

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V.
Living with Purzel
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month 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 small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. in Germany.

A young 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Purzel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Purzel?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. 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?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. whether they will for Purzel, what they require (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 Purzel already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. lists Purzel as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Purzel isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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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