How do I contact the shelter about Sebastian?

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

Can I adopt Sebastian if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde 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 Sebastian 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 Sebastian 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 Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sebastian 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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Sebastian

Mixed Breed · Male

Basti was found all alone on the streets of Sardinia. He was only a few weeks old and would not have survived much longer outside. Now he is in our partner animal shelter and is growing into a handsome young dog. The handsome fellow was lucky and was able to move to a foster home in the Rhineland in July. Here he shows himself as a dream dog from the first minute. He is house trained (does not mark) compatible with male and female dogs and of course also with cats. He sleeps through and behaves quietly when the foster parents are working from home. Basti walks great on a leash, is not a leash bully and understands commands. He loves all people - in short: he is just a treasure. Unfortunately, Basti has hip dysplasia on both sides and needs treatment. That's why we have taken him into Furby's FellFond. We are looking for a bed for Basti with dog-experienced people with a garden, where he can play and lie in the sun. A dog buddy can already live in the family. If you would like to learn more about Basti, please feel free to contact us without obligation. All dogs are chipped, vaccinated and travel with an EU passport in a transport registered with the German Veterinary Office when they leave. The dogs travel with TRACES.

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Basti wurde ganz allein auf den Straßen Sardiniens gefunden. Er war erst wenige Wochen alt und hätte nicht mehr lange dort draußen überlebt. Nun ist er in unserem Kooperationstierheim und mausert sich zu einem hübschen Junghund. Der hübsche Kerl hatte Glück und konnte im Juli auf eine Pflegestelle ins Rheinland ziehen. Hier zeigt er sich von der ersten Minute an als Traumhund. Er ist stubenrein (markiert auch nicht) kompatibel mit Rüden und Hündinnen und natürlich auch mit Katzen. Er schläft durch und verhält sich ruhig, wenn die Pflegeeltern im Homeoffice sind. Basti geht super an der Leine, ist kein Leinenpöbler und versteht Kommandos. Er liebt alle Menschen – kurzum: er ist einfach nur ein Schatz. Leider hat Basti Hüftdysplasie auf beiden Seiten und muss behandelt werden. Deswegen haben wir ihn in Furbys FellFond aufgenommen. Wir suchen für Basti ein Körbchen bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen mit Garten, wo er spielen und in der Sonne liegen kann. Gerne kann ein Hundekumpel schon in der Familie leben. Wenn Sie mehr über Basti erfahren möchten, nehmen Sie gerne unverbindlich Kontakt auf. Alle Hunde sind bei Ausreise gechipt, geimpft und reisen mit einem EU Ausweis in einem beim deutschen Veterinäramt registrierten Transport. Die Hunde reisen mit TRACES.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Bornheim

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde

Living with Sebastian

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde · Bornheim Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Sebastian home

What you'll need for Sebastian in week one.

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About Sebastian

What life with Sebastian looks like

Sebastian is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde in Bornheim.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Bornheim, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sebastian, answered.

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