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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Ralfi – one among many, yet unique for you! → Breed: mixed breed → Gender: male → Born: 10/2023 → Size / Weight: 55 cm / 20 kg → Neutered: yes → Vaccinated: yes → Identification: Microchip → Compatible with: male dogs and female dogs → Incompatible with: N/A → Sponsorships possible: yes Description: Ralfi is one of eleven siblings who came to our shelter as tiny puppies. Since then, he has been living here with them – they all look so similar, almost like they are cut from the same "fur coat." But even though they are hard to tell apart at first glance, Ralfi wants to be the one and only for you. The one who loves you, whom you love – and who is something very special to you. With his beautiful black-brown fur pattern and athletic build, he is a real head-turner just by his appearance. But what's even more important: He is a gentle, relaxed puppy who shows great potential once he has time to settle in. Living in a home, going on walks together, closeness, and trust – these are all things that Ralfi wants to share with his people. He is ready for his own home, where he is no longer just one among many. Instead, he will be the one dog who captures your heart and never lets go. Ralfi needs people who can give him peace to settle in and the time to get comfortable in his new environment.

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Ralfi – einer unter vielen, doch für dich einzigartig! → Rasse: Mischling → Geschlecht: männlich→ Geboren: 10/2023 → Grösse / Gewicht: 55 cm / 20 kg→ Kastriert: ja→ Geimpft: ja→ Kennzeichnung: Chip→ Verträglich mit: Rüden und Hündinnen→ Unverträglich mit: k.A.→ Patenschaften möglich: ja Beschreibung Ralfi ist einer von elf Geschwistern, die schon als kleine Welpen in unsere Pension gekommen sind. Seitdem lebt er hier mit ihnen zusammen – alle sehen sich so ähnlich, fast wie aus einem „Fellkleid geschnitten“. Doch auch wenn sie auf den ersten Blick kaum zu unterscheiden sind: Ralfi möchte für dich der Einzige sein. Der Eine, der dich liebt, den du liebst – und der für dich etwas ganz Besonderes ist. Mit seiner wunderschönen schwarz-braunen Fellzeichnung und dem sportlichen Körperbau ist er schon rein äußerlich ein Hingucker. Noch viel wichtiger aber: Er ist ein sanfter, entspannter Hundejunge, der mit etwas Zeit zum Ankommen sein großes Potential zeigt. Das Leben im Haus, gemeinsame Spaziergänge, Nähe und Vertrauen – all das möchte Ralfi mit seinen Menschen teilen. Er ist bereit für sein eigenes Zuhause, wo er nicht mehr einer unter vielen ist. Sondern genau der eine Hund, der dein Herz erobert und nie wieder loslässt. Ralfi braucht Menschen, die ihn in Ruhe ankommen lassen und ihm Zeit geben, sich einzuleben. Mit Geduld, liebevoller Sozialisierung und dem Erlernen der wichtigen Grundregeln – wie entspanntes Laufen an der Leine oder Sicherheit im Alltag – wird er sich Schritt

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V.
Living with Ralfi
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Ralfi home

What you'll need for Ralfi 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 Ralfi

What life with Ralfi looks like

Ralfi is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. in Germany.

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.

🇩🇪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 Ralfi, answered.

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