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Sirius

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Sirius is an older dog (10 years old) who lives in an open shelter in Romania. There he can move around freely and spends his days peacefully within his pack, but the reality remains harsh. The scorching summers and icy winters take a particular toll on seniors. And Sirius is one of them: a quiet dog who deserves nothing more than to experience the beautiful sides of life once again. What Sirius has lived through, we can only guess. But his calm nature shows that there is a heart beating within him that, despite everything, has never stopped hoping. Black dogs in particular are often overlooked in animal welfare work – and older dogs even more so. Sirius thus carries two "invisible" traits that bring his chances of finding a home close to zero. That is exactly why he needs people who do not look away, but take a closer look. For Sirius, we are looking for experienced, patient and calm people who would like to give him a safe, quiet home or an equally calm foster placement. A confident first dog that gives him orientation and makes settling in easier would be a great advantage. Sirius does not need a loud life or grand adventures – he needs warmth, security, routine, and people who let him arrive at his own pace. People who understand that an old dog is not worth less but often has even more to give: gratitude, gentleness and quiet loyalty. Please do not look away. Older and black dogs in particular have a hard time being seen. Sirius is waiting – perhaps for exactly you. Sirius will be vaccinated and microchipped and rehomed by the animal welfare association Vierbeiner in Not e.V., following a positive pre-screening. General note about our animals: Our dogs in Romania are visited regularly so that we can reassess their behavior and development again and again. These personal impressions help us greatly in conveying as accurate a picture as possible of each individual dog. Nevertheless, we would like to point out that a dog may show itself differently in a new environment – with new people, new routines and new impressions. This is entirely normal and part of any process of change. Many dogs even open up more quickly in a home and show sides that were not visible at the shelter at all. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but they are not a guarantee of every behavior in a new setting. They are meant to provide guidance and show how the dog presents itself at the shelter – and what potential lies within him. We are convinced that with patience, understanding and a loving environment, every dog can find its way and continue to develop positively.

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Sirius ist ein älterer Hund (10 Jahre), der in einem Open Shelter in Rumänien lebt. Dort kann er sich zwar frei bewegen und verbringt seine Tage friedlich in seinem Rudel – doch die Realität bleibt hart. Die glühend heißen Sommer und die eisigen Winter setzen gerade den Senioren besonders zu. Und Sirius ist einer von ihnen: ein stiller Hund, der so sehr verdient hätte, noch einmal die schönen Seiten des Lebens kennenzulernen.Was Sirius in seinem Leben erlebt hat, können wir nur erahnen. Aber seine ruhige Art zeigt, dass in ihm ein Herz schlägt, das trotz allem nie aufgehört hat zu hoffen. Gerade schwarze Hunde werden im Tierschutz oft übersehen – und ältere Hunde noch viel mehr. Sirius trägt also gleich zwei „unsichtbare“ Merkmale, die seine Chancen auf ein Zuhause fast gegen Null sinken lassen. Doch genau deshalb braucht er Menschen, die nicht wegschauen, sondern hinsehen.Für Sirius suchen wir erfahrene, geduldige und ruhige Menschen, die ihm ein sicheres und ruhiges Zuhause oder eine ebenso ruhige Pflegestelle schenken möchten. Ein souveräner Ersthund, der ihm Orientierung gibt und ihm die Eingewöhnung erleichtert, wäre ein großer Vorteil.Sirius braucht kein lautes Leben, keine großen Abenteuer – er braucht Wärme, Sicherheit, Routine und Menschen, die ihn in seinem Tempo ankommen lassen. Menschen, die verstehen, dass ein alter Hund nicht weniger wert ist, sondern oft sogar mehr zu geben hat: Dankbarkeit, Sanftmut und stille Treue.Bitte schaut nicht weg. Gerade die alten und schwarzen Hunde haben es besonders schwer, gesehen zu werden. Sirius wartet – vielleicht genau auf dich.Sirius wird nach positiver Vorkontrolle geimpft und gechippt von dem Tierschutzverein Vierbeiner in Not e.V vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Sirius
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Sirius home

What you'll need for Sirius 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 Sirius

What life with Sirius looks like

Sirius is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Vierbeiner in Not 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 — Vierbeiner in Not 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Vierbeiner in Not 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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