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Sherlock & Enola

Female · Puppy · 4 months

Sherlock and Enola are siblings who are looking for a home where they can receive the time and peace they need. Sherlock and Enola were born outside with their siblings. Their mother is a free-roaming cat and could only provide them with limited human interaction. At about 8-9 weeks old, the siblings came to our shelter. Initially, Sherlock and Enola were very reserved and had a lot of fear of humans. Both needed time to build trust. The siblings were fortunate to be able to move into a new home relatively quickly. Enola developed wonderfully. She became increasingly affectionate and showed great progress. Sherlock, on the other hand, was overwhelmed by the new situation. While Enola became more trusting, he withdrew more and more. He still finds it difficult to allow closeness and is very anxious around people. Sherlock and Enola are now back at our shelter and are waiting for a new home. Unfortunately, there are cases of former free-roaming cats that do not become really trusting even after a long time, do not like to be touched, and prefer to keep their distance. At this point, we cannot say whether Sherlock will be one of these cats. Maybe he just needs a lot of time and patience - maybe the previous home (actually a dream home for cats, as seen with Enola) was just not the right fit for him. That's why we don't want to reduce Sherlock to his current behavior. We hope for people who can give him the necessary time and accept that trust cannot be forced. Maybe the little guy will surprise us and show how much more he has to offer when he really feels safe and at home. Due to their behavior, we are looking for a quiet home for Sherlock and Enola without small children and with little hustle and bustle. Ideally, a home where they have enough retreat options and the opportunity for safe outdoor access after a suitable adjustment period. If you want to give the two a chance and are willing to meet them with patience, peace, and understanding, you can get to know Sherlock and Enola at our shelter. You can download the form here and bring it filled in: Consent form

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Sherlock & Enola suchen ein gemeinsames Zuhause in dem Sie die Zeit und ruhe bekommen die sie brauchen. Sherlock und Enola sind Geschwister und wurden gemeinsam mit ihren weiteren Geschwistern draußen geboren. Ihre Mutter ist freilebend und konnte ihnen daher nur bedingt menschliche Nähe vermitteln. Im Alter von etwa 8–9 Wochen kamen die Geschwister schließlich zu uns ins Tierheim. Zu Beginn waren Sherlock und Enola sehr zurückhaltend und hatten große Angst vor uns Menschen. Beide brauchten Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Die beiden hatte das große Glück, schon recht schnell in ein neues Zuhause ziehen zu dürfen. Dort hat sich Enola ganz wunderbar en twickelt. Sie wurde zunehmend zutraulicher und zeigte immer wieder tolle Fortschritte. Sherlock dagegen war mit der neuen Situation deutlich überfordert. Während Enola immer mehr Vertrauen fasste, zog er sich zunehmend zurück. Auch weiterhin fällt es ihm schwer, Nähe zuzulassen, und er reagiert Menschen gegenüber noch sehr ängstlich. Inzwischen sind Sherlock und Enola wieder bei uns im Tierheim und warten auf ein neues Zuhause. Leider gibt es immer wieder Fälle von ehemaligen Freilebenden, die auch nach längerer Zeit nicht richtig zutraulich werden, sich nicht gerne anfassen lassen und lieber Abstand zu Menschen halten. Ob Sherlock zu diesen Katzen gehören wird, können wir zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt nicht sagen. Vielleicht braucht er einfach noch sehr viel Zeit und Geduld – vielleicht war das bisherige Zuhause (eigentlich ein Traum Zuhause für Katzen, wie am an Enola gesehen hat) aber auch einfach nicht das Richtige für ihn. Deshalb möchten wir Sherlock nicht auf sein derzeitiges Verhalten reduzieren. Wir wünschen uns Menschen, die ihm die nötige Zeit geben und akzeptieren, dass Vertrauen nicht erzwungen werden kann. Vielleicht überrascht uns der kleine Kerl ja noch und zeigt, wie viel mehr in ihm steckt, wenn er sich wirklich sicher und angekommen fühlt. Aufgrund des Verhaltens der beiden suchen wir für Sherlock und Enola ein eher ruhiges Zuhause ohne kleine Kinder und mit wenig Trubel. Ideal wäre ein Zuhause, in dem sie genügend Rückzugsmöglichkeiten haben und nach einer entsprechenden Eingewöhnungszeit die Möglichkeit auf sicheren Freigang bekommen. Wer den beiden eine Chance geben möchte und bereit ist, ihnen mit Geduld, Ruhe und Verständnis zu begegnen, kann Sherlock und Enola gerne bei uns kennenlernen. Das Formular können Sie hier herunterladen und ausgefüllt mitbringen: Einverständniserklärung

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Lueneburg
Shelter
Tierheim Lüneburg
Living with Sherlock & Enola
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Lüneburg · Lueneburg

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Sherlock & Enola home

What you'll need for Sherlock & Enola 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 Sherlock & Enola

What life with Sherlock & Enola looks like

Sherlock & Enola is a large puppy/kitten dog waiting at Tierheim Lüneburg in Lueneburg.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Lueneburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sherlock & Enola, answered.

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