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Scooby

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Donation barometer Daniel R. 50,-€ Update September 2026: Recently, Scooby's brother, Smoky ( Link to Smoky: saving-dogs. com/hunde/hunde-s/smoky/ ) had the great luck to be allowed to enter Germany for a wonderful foster placement. There he is developing wonderfully and shows how much a dog's life can change once he finally gets the chance. Scooby also longs so much for such a chance – even more so, of course, for a direct leap into a home of his own, full of love. A home where he can trade the daily boredom and the 24/7 noise for peace, security and people who show him how beautiful a dog's life can be, the way he deserves. At the moment Scooby is still somewhat reserved. At the same time he is curious and interested and – compared to his other brother Sammy, who is likewise still waiting longingly for his own family – a little bit more open. But one thing is certain: Scooby has been waiting for his chance for so long. Far too long… to be exact, as of today, 1607 sad, wasted days!!! 🥺 Who would like to finally show this wonderful treasure that the waiting has an end? Scooby is waiting for you/ for you all. 🐾His waiting time is unfortunately not endless… call us! Update 28.09.2025: And another 3 lost months for Sammy, Scooby and Smoky since their last update. No inquiry, no phone call, nothing! Our colleague has visited the three several times in the meantime and reports that they are still cheerful. That is almost bordering on a miracle, because it has now been over 2 ½ years!!! since we took them into the

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Spendenbarometer Daniel R. 50,-€ Update September 2026: Vor Kurzem hatte Scoobys Bruder, Smoky ( Link zu Smoky: saving-dogs. com/hunde/hunde-s/smoky/ ) das große Glück und durfte auf eine tolle Pflegestelle nach Deutschland einreisen. Dort entwickelt er sich ganz wunderbar und zeigt, wie sehr sich das Leben für einen Hund verändern kann, wenn er endlich die Chance dazu bekommt. Auch Scooby wünscht sich so sehr eine solche Chance – noch lieber natürlich direkt den großen Schritt in ein eigenes, liebevolles Zuhause. Ein Zuhause, in dem er die tägliche Langeweile und den 24/7-Lärm gegen Ruhe, Geborgenheit und Menschen eintauschen darf, die ihm zeigen, wie schön ein Hundeleben eigentlich ist, wie er es verdient. Scooby zeigt sich momentan noch etwas zurückhaltend. Gleichzeitig ist er neugierig und interessiert und – im Vergleich zu seinem anderen Bruder Sammy, der ebenfalls noch sehnsüchtig auf seine eigene Familie wartet – ein kleines Stückchen offener. Doch eines ist sicher: Scooby wartet schon so lange auf seine Chance. Viel zu lange… um genau zu sein mit dem heutigen Tag traurige, verschenkte 1607 Tage!!! 🥺 Wer möchte diesem tollen Schatz endlich zeigen, dass das Warten ein Ende hat? Scooby wartet auf dich/ euch. 🐾Seine Wartezeit ist leider nicht unendlich… ruft an! Aktualisierung 28. 09. 2025: Und weitere 3 verlorene Monate für Sammy, Scooby und Smoky nach ihrer letzten Aktualisierung. Keine Anfrage, kein Telefonat, nichts! Unsere Kollegin hat die Drei zwischenzeitlich mehrfach besucht und berichtet, dass sie immer noch fröhlich sind. Das grenzt schon fast an ein Wunder, denn es ist mittlerweile über 2 ½ Jahre!!! her, als wir sie in die

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
saving dogs e.V.
Cared for by saving dogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Scooby home

What you'll need for Scooby 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 Scooby

What life with Scooby looks like

Scooby is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at saving dogs e.V. in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Scooby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Scooby?
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 Scooby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Scooby 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 Scooby 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 Scooby 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 Scooby 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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