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Shermy

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Cats: Unknown, can be tested with children: Yes, from school age Shermy has been waiting since summer 2022 for his chance. Together with his brother Snoopy, he came to the shelter of our animal rescuer Virginia as a puppy after being abandoned with only a few weeks old. A German animal welfare association promised Virginia to take over the puppies once they were ready for travel arrangements. But this promise was repeatedly postponed – and eventually completely withdrawn. So Shermy was left behind. To this day, Shermy has become a sturdy, well-adjusted male dog who gets along problemlessly with female dogs and male dogs in the shelter. He is open and friendly towards our animal rescuer and enjoys being stroked – a dog with potential who finally wants to be seen. What Shermy is missing so far is life outside the shelter walls: walks, household noises, everyday situations – all of this is unfamiliar to him. It could be that Shermy reacts fearfully or insecurely at first in the new environment. Therefore, we are looking for patient and experienced people who are willing to help him step by step into a normal dog life. People who can read dogs and work with patience and understanding. An apartment in a rural area would be ideal. Also, a foster home could be a valuable stepping stone for Shermy into a better life. Shermy has never had a real chance before. Who wants to give him hope again? Strays & Stories e.V.‍Querdamm 1630855 LangenhagenAmtsgericht Region HannoverVereinsregister-Nr. VR 204020 Deutsche SkatbankDE20 8306 5408 03BIC: GENODEF1SLRSt. Nr.: 27/209/05512 Donations are tax-deductible. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Katzen: Unbekannt, kann getestet werden Kindern: Ja, ab Schulalter Shermy wartet bereits seit dem Sommer 2022 auf seine Chance. Gemeinsam mit seinem Bruder Snoopy kam er als Welpe in das Shelter unserer Tierschützerin Virginia nachdem er mit nur wenigen Wochen ausgesetzt wurde. Ein deutscher Tierschutzverein sicherte Virginia die Übernahme der Welpen zu sobald diese zur Ausreise bereit seien. Doch diese Zusage wurde immer wieder verschoben – und schließlich komplett zurückgezogen. So blieb Shermy zurück. Bis heute. Shermy ist inzwischen ein stattlicher, gut verträglicher Rüde geworden, der sich im Shelter problemlos mit Hündinnen und Rüden versteht. Er zeigt sich unserer Tierschützerin gegenüber offen und freundlich und lässt sich gerne streicheln – ein Hund mit Potenzial, der endlich gesehen werden will. Was Shermy bisher fehlt, ist das Leben außerhalb der Shelter-Mauern: Spaziergänge, Haushaltsgeräusche, Alltagssituationen – all das ist ihm fremd. Es kann sein, dass Shermy im neuen Umfeld zunächst ängstlich oder auch unsicher reagiert. Deshalb suchen wir geduldige und erfahrene Menschen, die bereit sind, ihn Schritt für Schritt an ein normales Hundeleben heranzuführen. Menschen, die Hunde lesen können und mit Ruhe und Verständnis arbeiten. Ein Zuhause in einem ländlichen Umfeld wäre ideal. Auch eine Pflegestelle könnte für Shermy ein wertvolles Sprungbrett in ein besseres Leben sein. Shermy hat noch nie eine echte Chance bekommen. Wer möchte ihm die Hoffnung zurückgeben? Strays & Stories e.V.‍Querdamm 1630855 LangenhagenAmtsgericht Region HannoverVereinsregister-Nr. VR 204020 Deutsche SkatbankDE20 8306 5408 03BIC: GENODEF1SLRSt. Nr.: 27/209/05512 Spenden sind steuerlich absetzbar.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Langenhagen
Shelter
Strays & Stories e.V.
Living with Shermy
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Shermy home

What you'll need for Shermy 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 Shermy

What life with Shermy looks like

Shermy is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Strays & Stories e.V. in Langenhagen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Shermy, answered.

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