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Shelby

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Charmanter Gute-Laune-Hund sucht sein Für-immer-Zuhause! Shelby wurde vor einigen Jahren von aufmerksamen Passanten auf der Straße entdeckt und rechtzeitig in Sicherheit gebracht, bevor ihm etwas passieren konnte. Seitdem lebt er auf einer Pflegestelle in Griechenland und wartet auf seine eigene Familie. Der etwa 3-jährige Rüde ist ein fröhlicher, aktiver und neugieriger Hund, der gerne unterwegs ist und die Welt entdeckt. Tägliche Spaziergänge gehören für ihn fest zum Alltag, die er gemeinsam mit seiner Pflegefamilie genießt. Menschen begegnet Shelby außerhalb seines Zuhauses freundlich und offen, und er zeigt sich dabei sehr sozial. Shelby bringt viel Charme und Lebensfreude mit und sorgt immer wieder für ein Schmunzeln. Gleichzeitig sucht er Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit und eine klare, liebevolle Führung geben. In einigen Situationen zeigt er noch Unsicherheiten: Wenn er ein besonders begehrtes Leckerli oder etwas Wertvolles im Maul hat, kann es vorkommen, dass er dies durch Zähnezeigen verteidigt. Hier wünschen wir uns hundeerfahrene Menschen, die bereit sind, mit Ruhe, Geduld und dem nötigen Verständnis an diesem Thema zu arbeiten. Ansonsten ist Shelby ein unkomplizierter Begleiter, der sich über gemeinsame Aktivitäten und die Nähe seiner Menschen freut. Mit der richtigen Anleitung und ausreichend Beschäftigung wird er sich weiterhin positiv entwickeln und seiner Familie viel Freude bereiten. Wenn du einem liebenswerten, aktiven Hund eine Chance geben möchtest und bereit bist, ihn auf seinem weiteren Weg zu begleiten, dann melde dich gerne bei unserer Patricia. Shelby wartet sehnsüchtig auf sein eigenes Zuhause!

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Stuttgart
Shelter
Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V.
Living with Shelby
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. · StuttgartLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Shelby home

What you'll need for Shelby 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 Shelby

What life with Shelby looks like

Shelby is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. in Stuttgart.

An young 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.

Stuttgart, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Shelby, answered.

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