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Rahu

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Rahu is a really sweet young male dog who has lived in our foster home in Romania since he was a puppy. Much like his brother Mip, Rahu is people-oriented and very eager to learn. Rahu can already walk on a leash, is curious, and always shows pleasing progress in his development, although he will certainly still need practice in completely new situations. It is important to emphasize that Rahu is not a finished dog who understands everything right away and goes along with everything after his arrival. Why would he be? After all, he has grown up from a young age in an environment that does not offer the everyday life of a normal household. We are looking for people who can read his body language well and guide him with sensitivity. With this approach, we are convinced that you will find a wonderful companion in Rahu and be able to spend a splendid time together. Rahu gets along great with other dogs, though he prefers female dogs and calm males. We think a good dog school could offer him a lot of joy and encouragement. If you are looking for a clever, adventurous companion and Rahu appeals to you, get in touch with us! After a positive preliminary check, Rahu may soon be vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, treated for fleas, neutered, and moved into his new home with an EU pet passport for a protection fee of 495 euros.

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Rahu, ein wirklich netter, junger Rüde, lebt seit seiner Welpenzeit auf unserer Pflegestelle in Rumänien. Ähnlich wie sein Bruder Mip ist Rahu menschenbezogen und sehr lernfreudig. Rahu kann bereits an der Leine laufen, ist wissbegierig und zeigt in seiner Entwicklung stets erfreuliche Fortschritte, auch wenn er sicherlich in völlig neuen Situationen noch Übung benötigt. Es ist wichtig zu betonen, dass Rahu nach seiner Ankunft kein fertiger Hund ist, der alles direkt versteht und mitmacht. Woher auch? Schließlich lebt er seit klein auf in einem Umfeld, dass nicht den Alltag eines normalen Lebens mit sich bringt. Wir suchen Menschen, die seine Körpersprache gut lesen können und ihn einfühlsam anleiten. Mit dieser Herangehensweise sind wir überzeugt, dass man in Rahu einen großartigen Begleiter findet und gemeinsam eine wunderbare Zeit verbringen kann. Mit Artgenossen versteht sich Rahu prima, er bevorzugt jedoch Hündinnen und ausgeglichene Rüden. Wir denken, dass der Besuch einer guten Hundeschule ihm viel Freude und Förderung bieten könnte. Wenn Sie nach einem cleveren, abenteuerlustigen Gefährten suchen und Rahu Sie anspricht, melden Sie sich bei uns! Nach positiver Vorkontrolle darf Rahu schon bald geimpft, gechippt, entwurmt, entfloht, kastriert und mit einem EU-Heimtierausweis gegen eine Schutzgebühr von 495 Euro in sein neues Zuhause ziehen.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V.

Living with Rahu

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Rahu

What life with Rahu looks like

Rahu is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rahu, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rahu?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this 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 Rahu on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rahu if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rahu 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 Rahu 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 Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rahu 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.