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Pauli ♂ 🇩🇪

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Pauli (formerly Spyke) is looking for his forever home ❤️ Born in 2023, Pauli has been living at a foster home for some time now and is ready to move into his own home. This handsome male dog didn't have an easy start in life. As a former chain-dog, he still carries some lingering issues from his past. That's why we're looking for experienced dog owners who can provide him with the patience, consistency, and understanding he needs to feel safe and secure. Among his challenges is resource guarding—such as over food or toys. However, with appropriate training, this behavior can be effectively managed. Pauli is an exceptionally intelligent dog who learns quickly and loves working closely with his people. He gets along well with other dogs. In addition, he’s familiar with riding buses and trains, is playful, loves treats, and knows how to use a dog crate. It’s particularly sad to note that his ears and tail were likely docked in a very improper manner when he was still a puppy. Despite this traumatic experience, Pauli has retained his joyful spirit. Standing about 45 cm tall at the shoulder and weighing 22 kg, he’s just the right size. All that’s missing now is the most important thing: people who can finally show him what a loving, protected dog life can truly be like. We sincerely hope that Pauli will soon find his forever home. Self-introduction Apply for this animal now!

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Pauli, geboren 2023, lebt nun schon seit einiger Zeit auf einer Pflegestelle und ist bereit, in sein eigenes Zuhause umzuziehen. Der hübsche Rüde hatte keinen leichten Start ins Leben. Als ehemaliger Kettenhund bringt er noch einige Baustellen aus seiner Vergangenheit mit. Deshalb wünschen wir uns für ihn hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihm mit Geduld, Konsequenz und Verständnis die Sicherheit geben, die er braucht. Zu seinen Themen gehört unter anderem Ressourcenverteidigung, beispielsweise bei Futter oder Spielzeug. Mit entsprechendem Training ist das jedoch gut in den Griff zu bekommen. Pauli ist ein ausgesprochen kluger Hund, lernt schnell und arbeitet gerne mit seinen Menschen zusammen. Mit anderen Hunden versteht er sich gut. Außerdem kennt er das Fahren mit Bus und Bahn, ist verspielt, liebt Leckerchen und kennt die Hundebox. Besonders traurig ist, dass ihm vermutlich bereits im Welpenalter Ohren und Rute auf äußerst unsachgemäße Weise kupiert wurden. Trotz dieser schlimmen Erfahrung hat Pauli sich seine Lebensfreude bewahrt. Mit einer Schulterhöhe von etwa 45 cm und einem Gewicht von 22 kg hat er eine angenehme Größe. Nun fehlt ihm nur noch das Wichtigste: Menschen, die ihm endlich zeigen, wie schön ein behütetes Hundeleben sein kann. Wir hoffen sehr, dass Pauli schon bald sein eigenes Zuhause findet. Selbstauskunft Jetzt für das Tier bewerben

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Biedenkopf
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V.
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V. · BiedenkopfLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Pauli ♂ 🇩🇪 home

What you'll need for Pauli ♂ 🇩🇪 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 Pauli ♂ 🇩🇪

What life with Pauli ♂ 🇩🇪 looks like

Pauli ♂ 🇩🇪 is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V. in Biedenkopf.

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.

Biedenkopf, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pauli ♂ 🇩🇪, answered.

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