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Schimanski

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Help Schimanski find a home - share this with your friends ❤️ SCHIMANSKI – A laid-back type is looking for a personal trainer with heart! 🏋️‍♂️🦴 May we introduce you to him? This is SCHIMANSKI. He is the canine answer to pure kindness. Born in 2016, he is in the best age to enjoy life: he knows how to live, is friendly to everyone, and brings an unshakeable calm. However, he brings a small "but" to the scale: SCHIMANSKI loves to eat a little too much and is currently – diplomatically speaking – a bit too heavy. Therefore, he is looking for people who are willing to help him lose the pounds. Don't worry, he's not a high-performance athlete, but regular, beautiful walks and a consistent filling of his bowl will turn him into the fit male dog he has the potential to be. Who's up for a joint fitness program with cuddle guarantee? Photos of SCHIMANSKI Videos of SCHIMANSKI Origin:

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Hilf Schimanski, ein Zuhause zu finden - teile dies mit deinen Freunden ❤️ SCHIMANSKI – Gemütlicher Typ sucht Personal Trainer mit Herz! 🏋️‍♂️🦴 Dürfen wir vorstellen? Das ist SCHIMANSKI. Er ist die hündische Antwort auf pure Gutmütigkeit. Mit seinem Geburtsjahr 2016 ist er im allerbesten Alter: Er weiß, wie man das Leben genießt, ist freundlich zu jedem und bringt eine unerschütterliche Ruhe mit. Ein kleines „Aber“ bringt er allerdings auf die Waage: SCHIMANSKI liebt Essen ein bisschen zu sehr und ist aktuell – diplomatisch ausgedrückt – viel zu dick. Er sucht daher Menschen, die Lust haben, mit ihm gemeinsam die Pfunde purzeln zu lassen. Keine Sorge, er ist kein Hochleistungssportler, aber regelmäßige, schöne Spaziergänge und eine konsequente Napf-Füllung werden aus ihm wieder den fitten Rüden machen, der in ihm steckt. Wer hat Lust auf ein gemeinsames Fitness-Programm mit Kuschelgarantie? Fotos von SCHIMANSKI Videos von SCHIMANSKI Herkunft: Rumänien / Pension

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundsrücker Tierschutz gUG
Living with Schimanski
  • Neutered
Cared for by Hundsrücker Tierschutz gUG · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Schimanski home

What you'll need for Schimanski 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
    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 Schimanski

What life with Schimanski looks like

Schimanski is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hundsrücker Tierschutz gUG 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 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 Schimanski, answered.

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