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Sparky

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

adoption requirements adoption process Now request this animal! adoption requirements adoption process Sparky has found a home! His story: Our charming little Sparky is approximately 3 years old, weighs 8 kg, and stands at 35 cm. He has already gone through a lot… Sparky was simply abandoned in front of an apartment block, all alone. Fortunately, he was discovered and taken in by our loving foster home, Lilly. Now he lives in a run in a yard with another dog and eagerly awaits his forever home. Despite his sad start in life, the little one has kept his sunny disposition. He is friendly, affectionate, curious, and full of life. He shows himself openly and cuddly towards people. A real little sunbeam who enjoys every pat. He also gets along well with other dogs and even with cats. This has been tested. Whether as a single prince or as part of a small pack – this lovable gem adapts wonderfully. He dreams of a safe home where he can arrive, be loved, and finally get to know the beautiful sides of life. We cannot determine how much Sparky knows about life in a home. We are sure that the little guy still has a lot to learn. Sparky can be neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and treated for fleas with an EU pet passport to travel to his new home. Who will give this little fighter a second chance, which he so deserves? A big thank you to Nenia! Your naming sponsorship was the starting gun for a new life! Many thanks to Lothar R.! You support Sparky with a monthly sponsorship! As of: 25.05.

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Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt dieses Tier anfragen! Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Sparky hat sein Zuhause gefunden! Seine Geschichte: Unser bezaubernder kleiner Sparky ist ca. 3 Jahre alt, wiegt 8 kg, und hat eine Größe von 35 cm. Er hat schon viel durchgemacht … Sparky wurde einfach vor einem Wohnblock ausgesetzt, ganz allein auf sich gestellt. Zum Glück hat ihn unsere liebe Pflegestelle Lilly entdeckt und aufgenommen. Nun lebt er dort in einem Zwinger zusammen mit einem weiteren Hund und wartet sehnsüchtig auf sein Für-immer-Zuhause. Trotz seines traurigen Starts ins Leben hat sich der Kleine sein sonniges Gemüt bewahrt. Er ist freundlich, liebevoll, neugierig und lebensfroh. Menschen gegenüber zeigt er sich offen und verschmust. Ein richtig kleiner Sonnenschein, der jede Streicheleinheit genießt. Auch mit anderen Hunden versteht er sich gut und sogar mit Katzen kommt er prima zurecht. Das wurde bereits getestet. Ob als Einzelprinz oder als Teil eines kleinen Rudels – dieser liebe Schatz passt sich wunderbar an. Er träumt von einem sicheren Zuhause, in dem er ankommen, geliebt werden und die schönen Seiten des Lebens endlich kennenlernen darf. In wie fern Sparky das Leben im Haus kennt, können wir nicht beurteilen. Wir sind uns sicher, dass der kleine Kerl noch ganz viel lernen wird. Sparky kann kastriert, gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt und entfloht mit einem EU-Heimtierausweis in sein neues Zuhause reisen. Er wird nach einer positiven Vorkontrolle und gegen eine Schutzgebühr von 500 Euro vermittelt. Wer schenkt diesem kleinen Kämpfer die zweite Chance, die er so sehr verdient? Ein großer Dank geht an Nenia! Deine Namenspatenschaft war der Startschuss in ein neues Leben! Vielen Dank Lothar R.! Du unterstützt Sparky mit einer monatlichen Patenschaft! Stand: 25.05.2025

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Ein Herz für Streuner e.V.
Living with Sparky
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Sparky home

What you'll need for Sparky 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 Sparky

What life with Sparky looks like

Sparky is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. in München.

An young 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 Sparky, answered.

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