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Skittles

Mixed Breed · Male

Skittles Breed: Malinois Color: typical Gender: male Birthdate: unknown neutered: no We took over Skittles from another animal shelter. He can be a very affectionate and loving guy. However, he struggles to handle stress well. Even in our animal shelter, the kennel situation stresses him out greatly, and he finds it hard to relax. In stressful situations for him, he reacts with redirected aggression towards the dog owner. Therefore, experienced dog people are needed who can handle this and are willing to work on it with him. We would be happy to support you in this; just schedule an appointment with us.

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Skittles Rasse: Malinois Farbe: typisch Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: unbekannt Kastriert: nein Skittles haben wir von einem anderem Tierheim übernommen.Er kann ein sehr verschmuster und lieber Kerl sein. Mit Stress kann er jedoch nicht gut umgehen.Auch bei uns im Tierheim stresst ihn die Zwingersituation sehr und findet nur schwer Ruhe.In für ihn stressigen Situationen reagiert er mit einer umgelenkten Aggression gegen den Hundebesitzer. Deswegen sind hier erfahrene Hundeleute gefragt, die damit umgehen können und bereit sind, mit ihm daran zu arbeiten. Gerne unterstützen wir Sie dabei auch, vereinbaren Sie einfach einen Termin mit uns.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V.
Living with Skittles
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Skittles home

What you'll need for Skittles 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 Skittles

What life with Skittles looks like

Skittles is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. in Germany.

An 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 Skittles, answered.

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