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Theo

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy

Land tortoise found! 🐢 On August 1, 2026, a large and robust land tortoise was discovered on Kastanienweg in Gelnhausen-Meerholz. It is likely a male specimen. If anyone knows where it belongs or recognizes its owner, please contact our animal shelter directly. The tortoise is currently at the Gelnhausen animal shelter in Galgenfeld. 🐢 Does anyone recognize this animal or know of its whereabouts? We’d love to hear from you! 📬🗣️ FACT SHEET In the shelter since August 1, 2026; age unknown; breed: Mauritian land tortoise; sex: presumably male; reason for surrender: found in Gelnhausen Meerholz; housing conditions: species-appropriate care – Share this page

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Landschildkröte gefunden! 🐢 Am 1. August 2026 wurde im Kastanienweg in Gelnhausen-Meerholz eine große und kräftige Landschildkröte gefunden. Vermutlich handelt es sich um ein männliches Tier.Wer weiß, wo sie hingehört oder ihren Besitzer kennt, meldet sich bitte direkt bei uns im Tierheim.Die Schildkröte befindet sich aktuell im Tierheim Gelnhausen am Galgenfeld. 🐢Wer kennt oder vermisst das Tier? Gerne bei uns melden 📬🗣️ STECKBRIEF Im Tierheim seit 01.08.26 Alter nicht bekannt Rasse maurische Landschildkröte Geschlecht vermutl. männlich Abgabegrund: Fund Gelnhausen Meerholz Haltung: artgerechte Haltung - Diese Seite teilen

Size
Large
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen)
Cared for by Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Theo home

What you'll need for Theo 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 Theo

What life with Theo looks like

Theo is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Theo, answered.

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