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Smartie

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

SMARTIE is looking for a home. SMARTIE has been in Germany since April 2025. Unfortunately, the little guy had to leave his previous foster family due to an emergency. Now he lives in 12587 Berlin on a foster placement and shows himself there as a thoroughly lovable, uncomplicated and very tolerant little guy. SMARTIE was born around 2016, but appears significantly younger according to his stated age. He is a cheerful, active and curious little guy who brings a lot of joie de vivre. At first, SMARTIE is a bit reserved, but quickly warms up and shows what a lively dog is in him outside. He loves walks and runs really well on the leash. He is happy to go on an adventure and also likes to jump into the water from time to time to cool off. Outside, SMARTIE is already quite confident. Bicycles, strangers or other everyday situations do not disturb him. He runs happily ahead, is easy to talk to and enjoys being on the go. SMARTIE is also a pleasant housemate. He is of course house trained and drifts off contentedly in his basket after a nice walk. He gets along very well with other dogs and is generally an uncomplicated little guy in handling. There is currently one small construction site: SMARTIE loves snacks too much. Therefore, he may still lose a little weight. But with his brisk walks and his great joy in movement, that shouldn't take long. For SMARTIE, we wish people who like to be active and enjoy being outdoors with their dog together. Because that's exactly what SMARTIE loves: being outside, sniffing, discovering and just being allowed to be there. Contact or General Contact: and please fill out the interested party form online:

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SMARTIE sucht sein Zuhause SMARTIE ist bereits seit April 2025 in Deutschland. Leider musste der kleine Kerl aufgrund eines Notfalls in seiner bisherigen Pflegefamilie seinen Platz verlassen. Nun lebt er in 12587 Berlin auf einer Pflegestelle und zeigt sich dort als rundum lieber, unkomplizierter und sehr verträglicher kleiner Kerl. SMARTIE wurde etwa 2016 geboren, wirkt seinem angegebenen Alter nach aber deutlich jünger. Er ist ein fröhlicher, aktiver und neugieriger kleiner Kerl, der jede Menge Lebensfreude mitbringt. Zu Beginn ist SMARTIE etwas zurückhaltend, taut aber schnell auf und zeigt draußen, was für ein lebensfroher Hund in ihm steckt. Spaziergänge findet er großartig und läuft dabei schon richtig toll an der Leine. Mit viel Freude geht er auf Entdeckungstour und hüpft zwischendurch auch gern einmal ins Wasser, um sich eine kleine Abkühlung zu gönnen. Draußen zeigt sich SMARTIE bereits recht souverän. Fahrräder, fremde Menschen oder andere Alltagssituationen bringen ihn nicht aus der Ruhe. Er läuft fröhlich voraus, lässt sich gut ansprechen und genießt es, unterwegs zu sein. Auch im Haus ist SMARTIE ein angenehmer Mitbewohner. Er ist natürlich stubenrein und döst nach einer schönen Spazierrunde zufrieden in seinem Körbchen. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt er sich sehr verträglich und insgesamt ist er im Umgang ein unkomplizierter kleiner Kerl. Eine kleine Baustelle gibt es aktuell noch: SMARTIE liebt Snacks einfach viel zu sehr. Deshalb darf er noch ein wenig an Gewicht verlieren. Bei seinen flotten Spaziergängen und seiner großen Freude an Bewegung dürfte das aber nicht lange dauern. Für SMARTIE wünschen wir uns Menschen, die gern aktiv sind und Freude daran haben, gemeinsam mit ihrem Hund in der Natur unterwegs zu sein. Denn genau das liebt SMARTIE: draußen sein, schnüffeln, entdecken und einfach dabei sein dürfen. Kontakt oder Allgemeiner Kontakt: und bitte online den Interessentenbogen ausfüllen:

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel
Living with Smartie
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Smartie home

What you'll need for Smartie 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 Smartie

What life with Smartie looks like

Smartie is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel 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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Smartie, answered.

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