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Sirius

Mixed Breed · Male

Sirius appeared on a field where hunters were just passing through. He was very afraid and wouldn't let anyone catch him. Then, two of the people managed to lure Sirius to another place, where they could catch him, and he had a fit of deathly fear! They brought him to our shelter. Here, he was initially a scared and sad little bundle of a dog. His previous life was probably not good. Slowly, he gained confidence and is now a little happy dog. Sirius loves being outside and enjoys going for walks. He gets along well with other dogs, though he prefers female dogs. With male dogs, it depends on their chemistry. The caretakers say: Sirius is a treasure. He needs a family that can give him a lot of patience, love, and trust.

DE·Show original

Sirius erschien auf einem Feld, wo gerade Jäger unterwegs waren. Er hatte große Angst und ließ sich nicht einfangen. Zwei von den Leuten gelang es dann doch, Sirius an einen anderen Ort zu locken. Da konnten sie ihn einfangen und er hatte Todesangst! Sie brachten ihn ins Refugium. Hier war erstmal eingeschüchtert und ein trauriges Bündel Hund. Sein bisheriges Leben war bestimmt nicht gut. Nach und nach gewann er Selbstvertrauen und ist jetzt ein kleiner glücklicher Hund. Sirius ist sehr gern draußen und geht gern spazieren. Mit anderen Hunden ist er verträglich, auch wenn er Hündinnen bevorzugt. Bei Rüden entscheidet die Sympathie. Die Pfleger sagen: Sirius ist ein Schatz. Er braucht eine Familie, die ihm viel Geduld, Liebe und Vertrauen schenken.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V.
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Sirius home

What you'll need for Sirius 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 Sirius

What life with Sirius looks like

Sirius is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. in Germany.

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sirius, answered.

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