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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

General Name: Spike Gender: male dog neutered: Yes, in travel arrangements neutered Born approximately: 2021/2022 Size approximately: 60cm Accommodation: Shelter in Sighetu since September 2025 Sponsors: No Reserved: No Character Spike appears to be a friendly, cheerful male dog with the volunteers in the shelter. He seeks the company of the caregivers, enjoys being petted by them and playing with them. Spike brings good mood into the dull shelter routine. Spike gets along well with other animals in the public animal shelter. A compatibility with cats can be tested. Past Nothing is known about his past. He probably comes from the street or was abandoned there. Notes The parent animals are unknown, so no information can be given about the included breeds. However, his appearance strongly resembles that of a herding dog - it must therefore be assumed that he carries corresponding genes.

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Allgemein Name: Spike Geschlecht: Rüde Kastriert: Bei Ausreise kastriert Geboren ca. : 2021/2022 Größe ca. : 60cm Aufenthaltsort: Shelter in Sighetu seit September 2025 Paten: nein reserviert: nein Charakter Spike zeigt sich mit den Volunteers im Shelter als freundlicher, fröhlicher Rüde. Er sucht die Nähe der Pflegerinnen, genießt es von ihnen gestreichelt zu werden und mit ihnen zu spielen. Spike bringt Gute Laune in den tristen Shelter-Alltag. Mit Artgenossen im öffentlichen Tierheim verträgt er sich gut. Eine Verträglichkeit mit Katzen kann getestet werden. Vergangenheit Über die Vergangenheit ist uns nichts bekannt. Vermutlich kommt er von der Straße oder wurde dort ausgesetzt. Hinweise Die Elterntiere sind nicht bekannt, sodass zu den enthaltenen Rassen keine Auskunft gegeben werden kann. Sein Erscheinungsbild erinnert jedoch stark an einen Herdenschutzhund – es muss also damit gerechnet werden, dass er entsprechende Gene in sich trägt.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Dorsten
Shelter
Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V.
Living with Spike
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. · DorstenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Spike home

What you'll need for Spike 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 Spike

What life with Spike looks like

Spike is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. in Dorsten.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Spike, answered.

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