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Rubber

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Rubber – He Is Looking for a New Family (08/26) Love sometimes also means "letting go" and saying goodbye… Rubber doesn't yet know that he has to leave his owner. His best human friend has become seriously ill and will no longer be able to care for Rubber. No more walks together… no more cuddling on the sofa in the evenings… no more throwing, fetching, and bringing back the ball… His owner has thought long and hard, and it is incredibly difficult for him to have to part with his friend. The worry has become so great that his heart rebelled as well, and he suffered a heart attack. We have promised to find a very good home for Rubber. He will not be taken to one of the canile (animal shelters) in Sardinia… he would not survive there! What can we tell you about him? Rubber is a Terrier mix and, at 9½ years old, is in the prime of life. He is very well groomed, walks well on the leash, and – like most terriers – is very smart and alert. He is house-trained, came to his owner as a puppy, lives indoors, and knows the daily routine. We can easily imagine that he would suit active people who enjoy being on the move. Terriers are (from our own experience) quite fond of barking and sometimes have a bit of a hunting instinct (my own terrier of the same age has, by the way, given up chasing). For this reason, we do not see his ideal living situation in an apartment building on a pedestrian street. A well-fenced garden and a neighborhood that tolerates occasional barking would be ideal. Perhaps you would also enjoy developing his talents further and teaching him tricks or tracking – terriers are really clever and love these little challenges. We do not yet know (for certain) how he gets along with children and cats… but if necessary, we can arrange a cat test. If Rubber's story touches your heart and you can imagine making him and his "soon-to-be-former" owner happy, please feel free to call me. Knowing Rubber is safe with loving people would surely also have a positive effect on his owner's health… Video: August 2026

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Rubber – er hält Ausschau nach einer neuen Familie (08/26) Liebe bedeutet manchmal auch „loslassen“ und Abschied nehmen… Rubber weiß noch nicht, dass er sein Herrchen verlassen muss. Sein bester menschlicher Freund ist schwer erkrankt und wird für Rubber nicht mehr sorgen können. Keine gemeinsamen Spaziergänge mehr…kein abendliches Kuscheln auf dem Sofa…kein Bällchen werfen, suchen und zurückbringen… Sein Besitzer hat sich viele Gedanken gemacht und es ist für ihn unglaublich schwer sich von seinem Freund trennen zu müssen. Die Sorgen sind so groß, dass auch sein Herz rebellierte und er einen Infarkt erlitt.. Wir haben versprochen ein sehr gutes Zuhause für Rubber zu finden. Er wird nicht in einem der Canile ( Tierheim) auf Sardinien eingeliefert werden… er würde dort nicht überleben ! Was können wir über ihn berichten ? Rubber ist ein Terrier-Mischling und mit 9 ½ Jahren im besten Alter. Er ist sehr gepflegt, läuft gut an der Leine und ist - wie die meisten Terrier - sehr schlau und aufgeweckt. Er ist stubenrein, ist als Welpe zu seinem Besitzer gekommen, wird im Haus gehalten und kennt die Tagesabläufe. Wir können uns gut vorstellen, dass er zu bewegungsfreudigen Menschen passt. Terrier sind (aus eigener Erfahrung) gerne bellfreudig und haben manchmal auch etwas Jagdtrieb (mein gleichaltriger Terrier hat das Jagen übrigens aufgegeben). Wir sehen seinen Lebensraum deshalb nicht in einem Mehrfamilienhaus in der Fußgängerzone. Ein gut eingezäunter Garten und eine Nachbarschaft, die gelegentliches Bellen toleriert, wären optimal. Vielleicht haben Sie auch Spaß seine Talente weiterzuentwickeln und ihm Tricks oder Spurensuche beizubringen…Terrier sind wirklich schlau und lieben diese kleinen Herausforderungen. Wir wissen (noch) nicht wie sein Verhältnis zu Kindern und Katzen ist…können aber gegeben falls einen Katzentest veranlassen. Wenn Rubbers Geschichte Ihr Herz berührt und sie sich vorstellen können ihn und seinen „noch-Besitzer“ glücklich zu machen, rufen Sie mich gerne an. Rubber in Sicherheit bei liebevollen Menschen zu wissen, würde bestimmt auch die Gesundheit seines Menschen positiv beeinflussen… Video: August 2026

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

saving dogs e.V.

Living with Rubber

✓House-trained
✕Good with kids

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Listed 1 month ago

What life with Rubber looks like

Rubber is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at saving dogs e.V. in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Adopting Rubber, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rubber?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. saving dogs e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rubber on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Rubber if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — saving dogs 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 Rubber 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 Rubber 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 saving dogs e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rubber 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.