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Tarzan

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Breed: mixed breed Gender: male Date of Birth: May 2022 Size: approx. 30 cm The young male dog still shows a lot of insecurity and fear towards people. He is currently not willing to be handled actively and seeks protection in his dog bed when someone approaches him. If someone remains calm near him, he allows for cautious touches and now timidly takes the first treats out of their hand. He gets along well with other dogs. He shares his kennel and play area with a mixed breed group and shows compatibility there. Life in a household and walking on a leash are still unknown to him. Experienced people are sought for Tarzan who can give him the necessary time to build trust. A confident only dog for orientation would be helpful. Update 16.06.2025: Tarzan was able to move to a foster home in 96332 Pressig (Bavaria). There, he now has the opportunity to learn about living with people and the everyday life in a household environment. We hope that with time, he can build trust and gradually reduce his mistrust. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Rasse: Mischling Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: 05/2022 Größe: ca. 30 cm Der junge Rüde zeigt sich Menschen gegenüber noch sehr unsicher und ängstlich. Er lässt sich derzeit nicht aktiv anfassen und sucht Schutz in seinem Körbchen, wenn man sich ihm nähert. Bleibt man ruhig bei ihm sitzen, erlaubt er vorsichtige Berührungen und nimmt mittlerweile zaghaft die ersten Leckerchen aus der Hand. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sich Tarzan gut. Er teilt sich seine Box und den Auslauf mit einer gemischten Hundegruppe und zeigt sich dort verträglich. Das Leben in einem Haushalt sowie das Laufen an der Leine kennt er noch nicht. Für Tarzan werden erfahrene Menschen gesucht, die ihm die nötige Zeit geben Vertrauen zu fassen. Ein souveräner Ersthund zur Orientierung wäre dabei sicher hilfreich. Update 16.06.2025: Tarzan durfte auf eine Pflegestelle nach 96332 Pressig (Bayern) ziehen. Dort hat er nun die Möglichkeit, das Zusammenleben mit Menschen sowie den Alltag in einem häuslichen Umfeld kennenzulernen. Wir hoffen, dass er mit der Zeit Vertrauen fassen und sein Misstrauen nach und nach ablegen kann.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Heilbronn

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Heilbronn

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About Tarzan

What life with Tarzan looks like

Tarzan is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tarzan, answered.

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