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Spike

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Spike ist ein stattlicher, sanfter und sehr menschenbezogener Rüde mit aufmerksamen Augen. Einen großen Teil seines Lebens durfte er bei seiner Besitzerin verbringen. Nachdem sie verstorben ist, musste Spike dieses vertraute Zuhause verlassen und lebt nun in einer Pflegestelle. Trotz dieses schmerzlichen Verlustes hat er sein Vertrauen in Menschen bewahrt und wünscht sich wieder ein eigenes Zuhause. Besonders Frauen und ruhige, freundliche Männer mag Spike gerne. Er genießt Nähe und Zuwendung und kann sich eng an seine Menschen binden. Gleichzeitig besitzt er einen ausgeprägten Wachinstinkt und behält seine Bezugspersonen und sein Zuhause aufmerksam im Blick. Draußen kommt er gut mit anderen Hunden zurecht. Im eigenen Zuhause möchte er seinen Platz jedoch nicht mit weiteren Haustieren teilen und wird deshalb als Einzelhund vermittelt. Katzen kennt er bisher nicht näher, bei Begegnungen draußen zeigen sie für ihn wenig Interesse. Spaziergänge liebt Spike. Zu Beginn kann er aus Vorfreude etwas an der Leine ziehen, beruhigt sich aber schnell und läuft dann aufmerksam neben seinem Menschen. Lange Spaziergänge braucht er nicht. Zuhause kann er gut entspannen und auch einige Zeit allein bleiben, ohne etwas kaputt zu machen. Autofahrten, Gewitter und laute Geräusche bereiten ihm keine Probleme. Spike kennt Grundkommandos, bellt selten und gezielt und fährt problemlos in einer Transportbox mit. Besonders gerne schwimmt er. Für Spike suchen wir Menschen, die seine enge Bindung und seine wachsame Art schätzen und ihm wieder einen festen Platz im Leben geben möchten. Vielleicht bist du der Mensch, bei dem Spike wieder Vertrauen, Nähe und ein eigenes Zuhause finden darf.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Jessen (Elster)
Shelter
Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV
Living with Spike
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV · Jessen (Elster)Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Spike home

What you'll need for Spike 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 Spike

What life with Spike looks like

Spike is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV in Jessen (Elster).

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Jessen (Elster), Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV 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 — Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV 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 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 Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV 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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