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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Born: ca. 02.04.2024 compatibility with others: Vertragsfähig; Cats: Nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden. Current location: animal shelter Hajdúböszörmény (Hungary) Abandonment reason: Dog Sheldon is a very friendly, loving, and lively male dog who was found on the street. From the start, he showed himself to be very trusting, clingy, and playful. He is a great companion for both people and fellow animals. He would also make a great student in dog training classes. He is curious, lively, and interested. He seems to have had a home.

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Geboren: ca. 02.04.2024 Verträglichkeit: Verträglich; Katzen: Nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Hajdúböszörmény (Ungarn) Abgabegrund: Fundhund Sheldon ist ein sehr freundlicher, lieber und aufgeweckter Rüde, der auf der Straße gefunden wurde. Er zeigte sich von Anfang an sehr zutraulich, anhänglich und verspielt. Er ist ein toller Kumpel. Sowohl für Menschen als auch für Artgenossen. Er wäre auch ganz sicher ein guter Schüler in der Hundeschule. Er ist neugierig, aufgeweckt und interessiert. Er scheint ein Zuhause gehabt zu haben.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
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Cared for by Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. · LeichlingenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Sheldon home

What you'll need for Sheldon 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 Sheldon

What life with Sheldon looks like

Sheldon is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

An young 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 Sheldon, answered.

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