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Stitch

English Bulldog · Male

Stitch is a friendly, loving, and very affectionate male dog. He meets people in general with trust and openness and enjoys being the center of attention. He is also well tolerated with most fellow animals. Stitch can be taken along in the car without any problems and knows how to behave in most everyday situations. Sometimes he also shows his small stubbornness and tries to get his way. His approximate 10 kg body weight should be maintained for health reasons. Stitch could potentially be rehomed as a second dog if the physical prerequisites are similar and do not overwhelm him. The intact male dog loves and seeks close physical contact with his people. Characteristically, Stitch is a dream dog that one simply has to love, but unfortunately, he is also a prime example of the suffering of many French bulldogs and has a lot of physical/health issues. Stitch has gone through a treatment marathon, operations, and a lot of intensive care. His acute problems have been addressed, so he is now pain-free and stable health-wise. He is thriving again, enjoying life, and is everywhere in everyday life. Stitch has found good doggy friends, plays, cuddles, and communicates very well with them. He is in a foster family where he has a normal everyday life and also wants to be actively involved in it. Stitch will never be healthy and will likely be a regular guest at the vet in the future, causing high costs. Therefore, we are looking for the needle in the haystack: people who have sufficient financial means to be able to support necessary treatments but also recognize that he deserves a good and fulfilling life. His people must be responsible for his overall condition and brake him when he overestimates his strength. Stitch shows us clearly that he does not just want to live, but also wants to actively shape and enjoy his life as well as he can. After all, he only has one life! For detailed information, you can contact us by phone, email, or in person at the animal shelter. A meet-and-greet is only possible by appointment, as Stitch is not at the animal shelter but in a foster family.

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Stitch ist ein freundlicher, liebevoller und sehr anhänglicher Rüde. Er begegnet Menschen im Allgemeinen vertrauensvoll und aufgeschlossen und steht gerne im Mittelpunkt der Aufmerksamkeit. Auch mit den meisten Artgenossen ist er gut verträglich. Stitch kann problemlos im Auto mitgenommen werden und weiß sich in den meisten Alltagssituationen zu benehmen. Manchmal zeigt er auch seinen kleinen Sturkopf und versucht, diesen durchzusetzen. Seine rund 10 kg Körpergewicht soll er aus gesundheitlichen Gründen halten. Stitch könnte durchaus als Zweithund vermittelt werden, wenn die körperlichen Voraussetzungen ähnlich sind und ihn nicht überfordern. Der intakte Rüde liebt und sucht den engen Körperkontakt mit seinen Menschen. Charakterlich ist Stitch ein Traumhund, den man einfach liebhaben muss, aber leider ist er auch ein Paradebeispiel für das Leid vieler französischer Bulldoggen und hat eine Menge körperlicher/gesundheitlicher Auffälligkeiten. Mittlerweile hat Stitch einen Behandlungsmarathon, Operationen und viel intensive Pflege hinter sich. Seine akuten Probleme sind erstmal beseitigt, sodass er nun schmerzfrei und gesundheitlich stabil ist. Er blüht wieder auf, geniesst das Leben und ist im Alltag überall dabei. Stitch hat gute Hundefreunde gefunden, spielt, kuschelt und kommuniziert ganz toll mit ihnen. Er ist in einer Pflegefamilie untergebracht, wo er einen normalen Alltag hat und auch aktiv an diesem teilnehmen möchte. Gesund wird Stitch niemals sein und auch in Zukunft wird er Dauergast beim Tierarzt sein und möglicherweise hohe Kosten verursachen. Deshalb suchen wir für ihn die Nadel im Heuhaufen: Menschen, die ausreichend finanzielle Mittel haben, um notwendige Behandlungen stemmen zu können, aber auch beachten, dass er ein gutes und erfülltes Leben verdient hat. Seine Menschen müssen verantwortungsvoll ein Auge auf seinen Gesamtzustand haben und ihn bremsen, wenn er seine Kräfte überschätzt. Stitch zeigt uns deutlich, dass er nicht einfach nur leben möchte, sondern dieses Leben auch, so gut er kann, aktiv gestalten und auskosten möchte. Schließlich hat er nur dieses eine Leben! Detaillierte Informationen bekommen Sie gerne telefonisch, per E-Mail oder auch persönlich im Tierheim. Ein Kennenlernen ist nur nach Terminvereinbarung möglich, da Stitch nicht im Tierheim, sondern in einer Pflegefamilie untergebracht ist.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gütersloh
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Gütersloh
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein Gütersloh · GüterslohLearn about English Bulldog

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Stitch home

What you'll need for Stitch 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 Stitch

What life with Stitch looks like

Stitch is a medium-sized adult english bulldog dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Gütersloh in Gütersloh.

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. 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 Stitch, answered.

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