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Sterling

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Hello, I am Sterling, here at our shelter I have really warmed up in the last few weeks. On the leash, I now walk well, which I have trained together with my animal caretakers. But sometimes I still encounter new situations and react strongly insecure. Even in new environments, I need time to get used to them. With new people, I need a little time, but once I have built trust, I am playful and love to get cuddles! That's why I would like a quiet home with dog-experienced people and without children; they are too stormy for me. It would be even better if my new owners already have experience with anxious dogs. That would definitely help me! So if you fit with me and are interested, then feel free to contact the animal shelter and arrange a meeting.

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Hallo, ich bin Sterling, hier im Tierheim bin ich in den letzten Wochen richtig aufgetaut. An der Leine gehe ich inzwischen gut, das habe ich zusammen mit meinen Tierpflegern trainiert. Aber trotzdem kommt es vor, dass ich neue Situationen erlebe und stark unsicher reagiere. Auch in neuen Umgebungen brauche ich Zeit, um mich einzugewöhnen. Bei neuen Leuten brauche ich ein wenig Zeit, aber wenn ich erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst habe, bin ich verspielt und hole mir gerne Streicheleinheiten ab! Deswegen wünsche ich mir ein ruhiges Zuhause bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen und ohne Kinder, diese sind mir zu stürmisch. Es wäre umso besser, wenn meine neuen Besitzer bereits Erfahrung mit ängstlichen Hunden haben. Das würde mir sicher helfen! Also wenn Ihr zu mir passt und Interesse an mir habt, dann meldet Euch doch gerne im Tierheim und macht einen Termin zum Kennenlernen aus. Euer Sterling

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
Living with Sterling
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · RemagenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Sterling home

What you'll need for Sterling 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 Sterling

What life with Sterling looks like

Sterling is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Sterling, answered.

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