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Ralph

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Currently, we can't say much about Ralph. But what happened to him is unimaginable! His family moved to the USA and left Ralph behind. Alone on the property in the garage and garden, he has lived there for 3 years!!! A neighbor takes care of him a little bit. He provides him with food and sometimes goes for walks with Ralph. While it barely keeps him alive, it’s not a life! Ralph is still a happy dog!! We will keep you updated!! Update on Ralph Ralph has been at Refugiom since November 2021 and has settled in well. He is a good boy and loves being stroked. Every affection he receives, he returns a thousandfold! Ralph has learned to walk well on a leash and is compatible with most dogs. Only cats not! Now in January, he has an important vet appointment, he will be neutered and microchipped, so from February 2022, he will be travel-ready! Where is his family?

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Momentan können wir nicht viel über Ralph berichten. Aber was ihm an Schicksal passiert ist, ist unvorstellbar! Seine Familie wanderte in die USA aus und sie ließen Ralph einfach zurück. Allein auf dem Grundstück in der Garage und Garten, lebt er seit 3 Jahren!!! Ein Nachbar kümmert sich ein bisschen um ihn. Er versorgt ihn mit Futter und manchmal geht er mit Ralph spazieren. Gerade das es zum Überleben reicht, aber ein Leben ist das nicht!! Ralph ist dennoch ein fröhlicher Hund!! Wir werden weiter berichten!! Update zu Ralph Ralph ist seit November 2021 in Refugiom und hat sich gut eingefunden. Er ist ein guter Junge und liebt es gestreichelt zu werden. Jede Zuwendung nimmt er dankend an und gibt es tausendfach zurück! Ralph hat gelernt gut an der Leine zu laufen und ist mit den meisten Hunden verträglich. Nur Katzen nicht! Jetzt im Januar hat einen wichtigen Tierarzttermin, er wird kastriert und gechipt, also ab Februar 2022 Reisefertig! Wo ist seine Familie?

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V.
Living with Ralph
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ralph home

What you'll need for Ralph 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
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    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 Ralph

What life with Ralph looks like

Ralph is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. in Germany.

An 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. 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 Ralph, answered.

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