How do I contact the shelter about Sam?

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

Can I adopt Sam if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Ankerhunde 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 Sam 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 Sam 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 Ankerhunde e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sam 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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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 12 years

Core vaccination + Rabies I am waiting in 84549 Engelsberg for you. Hello! My name is Sam, I am approximately 12 years old. I was allowed to travel to Germany in July 25 to look for my dog bed. Since early August, I have been staying with my foster family in the countryside in Upper Bavaria. Here, I have already learned many things like sit, stay, bed training, impulse control. I wait patiently until I am allowed to eat and walk nicely on a leash. I have immediately fallen in love with my foster mom. I am still unsure about the men in the house – I believe I have had some bad experiences there. I find strangers exciting and always greet them friendly. With the female dogs I got to know, I get along well and love to play around the dog park with them. Male dogs I do not find so appealing, they are often too pushy. I would rather be at home, where there are no neighbors and the forest is right next door. By now, I can also go to the office for a bit if it is not too hectic there. Being alone still is difficult for me, and I might still get upset at the beginning! Although I am a bit older, I like to go for long and quick walks – you should have at least one hour a day for that. As I am quite impatient myself, it would be important that you are even more patient! I also try to understand you well! Do you maybe also live in such a rural area? That would be wonderful! I would be very happy if you also had a dog bed for me!

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Grundimmunisierung + Tollwut Ich warte in 84549 Engelsberg auf dich Hallo! Mein Name ist Sam, ich bin ca. 12 Jahre alt. Ich durfte im Juli 25 nach Deutschland reisen, um hier mein Körbchen zu suchen. Seit Anfang August wohne ich bei meiner Pflegefamilie auf dem Lande in Oberbayern. Hier habe ich schon viele Sachen gelernt wie z. B. Sitz, Platz, Deckentraining, Impulskontrolle. Ich warte brav, bis ich essen darf und gehe schön an der Leine. Meine Pflegemama hab ich sofort ins Herz geschlossen . Bei den Männern im Haus bin ich mir bis heute unsicher – ich glaube, da habe ich mal schlechte Erfahrungen gemacht. Fremde Personen finde ich spannend und begrüße ich immer freundlich. Mit meinen Hunde-Damen, die ich kennenlernen durfte, komme ich gut aus und liebe es, mit ihnen über den Hundeplatz zu toben. Rüden find ich nicht so toll, die sind mir oft zu aufdringlich. Am liebsten bin ich zu Hause, da gibt es keine Nachbarn und der Wald ist gleich daneben. Mittlerweile kann ich aber auch ein bisschen mit ins Büro fahren, wenn es nicht zu unruhig dort ist. Alleine bleiben fällt mir noch schwer, da schimpfe ich anfangs noch! Obwohl ich schon etwas älter bin, gehe ich gerne viel und flott spazieren – 1 Stunde am Tag solltest Du mindestens dafür Zeit haben. Da ich selbst recht ungeduldig bin wäre es wichtig, dass Du umso geduldiger bist! Ich bemühe mich auch, Dich gut zu verstehen! Wohnst Du vielleicht auch so schön ländlich? Das wäre wunderbar! Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn es bei Dir mein Körbchen geben würde! Anfrage für Sam stellen

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇧🇦Novi Grad

Shelter

Ankerhunde e.V.

Living with Sam

✓Vaccinated
✕Good with kids

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About Sam

What life with Sam looks like

Sam is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Ankerhunde e.V. in Novi Grad.

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 from Bosnia and Herzegovina

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

Novi Grad, Bosnia and Herzegovina — browse more dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sam, answered.

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