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Terra

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Terra, born circa 2020, neutered, approximately 50 cm shoulder height, in the shelter since 07/2025. What looks beautiful in the first pictures is unfortunately not Terra's everyday life in the shelter. The last two pictures unfortunately show more of what much of his everyday life looks like. Beautiful walks in the sunset are only small moments in his everyday life for him when there is enough time and enough volunteers on site. Terra spends most of his time in a kennel because he is not always uncomplicated with other dogs. He doesn't like every fellow dog and prefers to keep some distance from some dogs. Many of our shelter dogs can't handle this, which is why Terra is currently housed alone. This is especially difficult for a dog like him because he suffers greatly from the lack of exercise, occupation, and social contacts with people. Because Terra loves people above all else. As soon as you enter his kennel, he can hardly hold back his joy. He jumps around excitedly and clearly shows how much he misses human closeness. However, he comes back to calm down surprisingly quickly after the initial excitement and then enjoys every caress and every minute of attention. When we go for a walk with him - which is unfortunately much too rare - it quickly becomes clear what a great companion he is in him. After he has gotten rid of his first excess energy, he becomes calm, attentive, and seeks the proximity of his human. That's why we are convinced that Terra will be a very pleasant roommate in a home with enough exercise and family connection. Terra is looking for active people who enjoy a lively dog and finally give him the opportunity to enjoy his life outside of a kennel. Whoever gives him this chance will get a cuddly, cheerful, and very people-oriented friend by his side. Terra is a male dog about 45 cm tall full of energy, joie de vivre, and charm. Optically he reminds us a bit of a Boston Terrier or a French Bulldog, but in the end you can only speculate. Currently located in Romania and allowed to leave if he has found a home. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). All dogs are treated against intestinal parasites and ectoparasites on arrival at the shelter and then at least once a year. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us as far as legally possible for the country of destination. Please note the information on this page:

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09/2026 Terra, geboren ca. 2020, kastriert, ca. 50 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 07/2025 Was auf den ersten Bildern so schön aussieht, ist für Terra leider nicht der Alltag im Shelter. Die letzten zwei Bilder zeigen leider mehr, wie ein großteil seines Alltags aussieht. Schöne Gassi Runden im Sonnenuntergang sind für Ihn leider nur die kleinen Momente im Alltag, wenn genug Zeit und genügend Volontäre vor Ort sind. Den Großteil der Zeit verbringt Terra in einem Zwinger, da er mit anderen Hunden nicht immer unkompliziert ist. Er mag nicht jeden Artgenossen und hält zu manchen Hunden lieber etwas Abstand. Viele unserer Shelterhunde können damit nicht umgehen, weshalb Terra derzeit allein untergebracht ist. Für einen Hund wie ihn ist das besonders schwer, denn er leidet sehr unter dem Mangel an Bewegung, Beschäftigung und sozialen Kontakten zu Menschen. Denn Terra liebt Menschen über alles. Sobald man seinen Zwinger betritt, kann er seine Freude kaum zurückhalten. Er springt vor Begeisterung umher und zeigt deutlich, wie sehr ihm menschliche Nähe fehlt. Nach der ersten Aufregung kommt er jedoch erstaunlich schnell wieder zur Ruhe und genießt dann jede Streicheleinheit und jede Minute Aufmerksamkeit. Wenn wir mit ihm spazieren gehen – was leider viel zu selten möglich ist – zeigt sich schnell, was für ein toller Begleiter in ihm steckt. Nachdem er seine erste überschüssige Energie losgeworden ist, wird er ruhig, aufmerksam und sucht die Nähe seines Menschen. Deshalb sind wir überzeugt, dass Terra in einem Zuhause mit ausreichend Bewegung und Familienanschluss ein sehr angenehmer Mitbewohner sein wird. Terra sucht aktive Menschen, die Freude an einem lebhaften Hund haben und ihm endlich die Möglichkeit geben, sein Leben außerhalb eines Zwingers zu genießen. Wer ihm diese Chance schenkt, bekommt einen verschmusten, fröhlichen und sehr menschenbezogenen Freund an die Seite. Terra ist ein etwa 45 cm großer Rüde voller Energie, Lebensfreude und Charme. Optisch erinnert er uns ein wenig an einen Boston Terrier oder eine Französische Bulldogge, doch man kann letztlich nur spekulieren. Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn er ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hope for Future e.V.
Living with Terra
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Hope for Future e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Terra home

What you'll need for Terra 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 Terra

What life with Terra looks like

Terra is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

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 Terra, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Terra?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hope for Future e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Terra on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Terra if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hope for Future 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Terra 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 Terra 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 Hope for Future e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Terra 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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