How do I contact the shelter about Teddy?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Paderborn handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Teddy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Teddy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Paderborn 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 Teddy 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 Teddy 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 Paderborn early rather than rehoming privately; they know Teddy 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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Teddy

Labrador Retriever · Male

Teddy is an 8-year-old Labrador male who has lived in a predominantly rural environment since puppyhood. He is a people-oriented, loyal and affectionate male who enjoys being outdoors and spending a lot of time with his humans. Teddy is curious, active and enjoys exploring his surroundings. He is familiar with children, enjoys car rides and can stay alone for a certain time without problems. Teddy is also naturally house-trained. Since he has lived a very quiet and rural life so far, he is not accustomed to many stimuli of city life such as traffic, many people and numerous dog encounters. A quiet and low-stimulus environment is much more suitable for him. Leash training is improvable, as he has almost always run without a leash. Therefore, his new owners should be firm, consistent and experienced in dog handling. Teddy's desired home • House or farm with securely fenced grounds • Plenty of space and opportunities for exercise • Quiet environment with little urban bustle • People who enjoy spending time with him • A permanent home where he can relax • A home in a city would not be suitable for Teddy. Teddy would like to accompany his humans and is looking for a home where he can arrive, relax and just be a dog. We are looking for people for Teddy who appreciate his quiet, rural nature and enable him to have many more beautiful years in a suitable home.

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Teddy ist ein 8-jähriger Labrador-Rüde, der seit seiner Welpenzeit in einer überwiegend ländlichen Umgebung gelebt hat.Er ist ein menschenbezogener, treuer und verschmuster Rüde, der gerne draußen ist und viel Zeit mit seinen Menschen verbringt. Teddy ist neugierig, bewegungsfreudig und genießt es, seine Umgebung zu erkunden.Er kennt den Umgang mit Kindern, fährt gerne im Auto mit und kann für eine gewisse Zeit problemlos alleine bleiben. Zudem ist Teddy selbstverständlich stubenrein.Da er bisher sehr ruhig und ländlich gelebt hat, ist er an viele Reize des Stadtlebens wie Verkehr, viele Menschen und zahlreiche Hundebegegnungen nicht gewöhnt. Ein ruhiges und reizarmes Umfeld liegt ihm deutlich mehr.Die Leinenführung ist ausbaufähig, da er so gut wie immer ohne Leine lief. Daher sollten seine neuen Besitzer standhaft, konsequent und hundeerfahren sein. Teddys Wunschzuhause• Haus oder Hof mit sicher eingezäuntem Grundstück• viel Platz und Bewegungsmöglichkeiten• ruhige Umgebung mit wenig städtischem Trubel• Menschen, die gerne Zeit mit ihm verbringen• ein dauerhaftes Zuhause, in dem er zur Ruhe kommen kann Ein Zuhause in einer Stadt wäre für Teddy eher nicht geeignet.Teddy möchte seine Menschen gerne begleiten und sucht ein Zuhause, in dem er ankommen, entspannen und einfach Hund sein darf.Wir wünschen uns für Teddy Menschen, die seine ruhige, ländliche Art zu schätzen wissen und ihm noch viele schöne Jahre in einem passenden Zuhause ermöglichen.

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Location

🇩🇪Paderborn

Shelter

Tierheim Paderborn

Living with Teddy

✓House-trained
✓Good with kids

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Listed 2 weeks ago

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About Teddy

What life with Teddy looks like

Teddy is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Paderborn in Paderborn.

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 Teddy, answered.

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