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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Retriever-mix Samu was born around 2020 and came to our shelter on 22.01.26 from a seizure in the district of Gütersloh. In a house there, 30 dogs were secured, living under terrible conditions. The seven Retriever mixes we took in were housed in one room and were practically up to their bellies in feces. Their fur was accordingly matted. Not only did several baths become necessary, but in some cases, they also had to be shaved and cut to allow their skin to breathe. They were too thin, had inflamed ear canals to a large extent, and had a lot of tartar. Even now, a lot is still coming our way. Samu is a very friendly male dog and very tempting with food. He is rather self-assured and more inwardly calm. But he also needs clear leadership. He shows already a good relationship with other dogs, but it is noticeable that he then is the leader. All the dogs from the seizure need dental work or even more, so we would be very grateful for sponsors who can help us with the expected high veterinary costs.

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Retrievermischling Samu ist ca. 2020 geboren und kam am 22.01.26 aus einer Beschlagnahme aus dem Kreis Gütersloh. Hier wurden in einem Haus 30 Hunde sichergestellt, die unter schlimmen Bedingungen ihr Leben dort fristeten. Die sieben Retrievermixe, die wir davon übernommen haben, waren in einem Zimmer untergebracht und standen fast bis zum Bauch in Scheiße. Entsprechend verfilzt sah ihr Fell auch aus. Da waren bislang nicht nur etliche Bäder notwendig, teilweise musste auch geschoren und geschnitten werden, damit die Haut überhaupt atmen konnte. Sie waren zu dünn, hatten zum größten Teil entzündete Ohrgänge und viel Zahnstein. Da kommt auch jetzt noch einiges auf uns zu. Samu ist ein sehr freundlicher Rüde und sehr bestechlich mit Futter. Er ist recht selbstbewusst, und mehr in sich ruhend. Aber er braucht ebenfalls eine klare Führung. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt er sich schon verträglich, aber man merkt schon, dass er dann eher der Chef ist. Alle Hunde aus der Beschlagnahme brauchen eine Zahnsanierung oder sogar mehr, daher würden wir uns über Paten, die uns bei den zu erwartenden hohen Tierarztkosten unterstützen, sehr freuen.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Paderborn
Shelter
Tierheim Paderborn
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Bringing Samu home

What you'll need for Samu 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
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    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 Samu

What life with Samu looks like

Samu is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Paderborn in Paderborn.

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 Samu, answered.

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