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Ruben

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Ruben ist ein eher ruhiger und unsicherer Hund, der etwas Zeit braucht, um sich auf neue Situationen und Menschen einzulassen. Er möchte die Welt in seinem eigenen Tempo kennenlernen und braucht Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit geben, geduldig sind und ihn liebevoll begleiten. Hat Ruben erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt er, was für ein toller Kerl in ihm steckt. Dann wird er lustig, verspielt und zeigt seine fröhliche Seite. Er ist einfach ein ganz lieber Hund, der die Chance verdient, endlich in seinem eigenen Zuhause anzukommen. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sich Ruben gut und zeigt sich ihnen gegenüber sehr interessiert. Ein weiterer Hund im neuen Zuhause wäre schön, ist aber keine Voraussetzung. An der Leine läuft Ruben gut, und auch gemeinsame Spaziergänge sind mit ihm problemlos möglich. Für Ruben suchen wir Menschen, die viel Zeit für ihn haben und bereit sind, sich intensiv mit ihm zu beschäftigen. Er braucht Menschen, die ihn fördern, ihm Sicherheit vermitteln und ihm zeigen, dass er sich auf sie verlassen kann. Kinder dürfen gerne im Haushalt leben, sollten aber schon etwas älter sein und Rücksicht auf seine Unsicherheit nehmen können.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Herne
Shelter
Tierheim Herne-Wanne
Living with Ruben
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Herne-Wanne · HerneLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ruben home

What you'll need for Ruben in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Ruben

What life with Ruben looks like

Ruben is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Herne-Wanne in Herne.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Herne, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ruben, answered.

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