How do I contact the shelter about Spencer?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Mülheim handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Spencer on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Spencer if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Mülheim 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 Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Tierheim Mülheim early rather than rehoming privately; they know Spencer 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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Spencer

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 5 years

Spencer kam als Fundhund zu uns und wartet nun schon etwas länger auf seine passenden Menschen. Er ist ein Hund mit einer ganz besonderen Geschichte und Ecken und Kanten, aber auch mit einem riesigen, verschmusten Kern. Wesen und Charakter Spencer ist im Grunde ein Hund, der sich nach Nähe sehnt – er schmust wirklich furchtbar gerne. Doch auf der anderen Seite trägt er eine große Unsicherheit in sich. Da er dem Menschen noch nicht wirklich vertrauen kann, agiert er aus dem Schutz heraus: Wenn es ihm zu eng wird, geht er nach vorne. Aus diesem Grund und zu unser aller Sicherheit trägt er verlässlich einen Maulkorb und ist im Zwinger derzeit nicht händelbar. Draußen zeigt sich sein Kontroll- und Abschirmungsverhalten: Menschen, die ihm keine klare Führung geben, versucht er zu regeln. Spencer braucht in absolut jeder Situation eine sichere, souveräne Hand – von alltäglichen Begegnungen bis hin zum Kontakt mit Artgenossen. Ohne diese Orientierung übernimmt er die Entscheidung selbst und geht nach vorne. Was wir für Spencer suchen Für Spencer suchen wir absolute Problemhunderfahrene Menschen, die sich bestens mit angstagressiven Hunden und deren Führung auskennen. Seine neuen Menschen müssen bereit sein, ihm durch klare Strukturen, Management und Souveränität die Last von den Schultern zu nehmen, damit er endlich entspannen kann. Wenn Sie die nötige Erfahrung mitbringen, keine Angst vor Management (wie Maulkorbtraining) haben und Spencer ein sicheres Zuhause schenken möchten, melden Sie sich gerne bei uns! Besonderheiten: Angstaggressiv, trägt einen Maulkorb, braucht klare Führung Text angefertig von Google Gemini

Size

Extra large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Mülheim

Shelter

Tierheim Mülheim

Living with Spencer

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Mülheim · Mülheim Learn about Labrador Retriever →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Spencer home

What you'll need for Spencer in week one.

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About Spencer

What life with Spencer looks like

Spencer is a extra-large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Mülheim in Mülheim.

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.

Mülheim, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Spencer, answered.

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