How do I contact the shelter about Franky?

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

Can I adopt Franky if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tiere in Spanien 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Franky 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 Franky 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 Tiere in Spanien e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Franky 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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Franky

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

Size: about 50 cm Age: * 11/2020. Compatible with males: Yes females: Yes cats: not yet tested Here since: June 2021 Location: foster home in Hamburg Franky has been at one of our long-term foster placements for about 6 weeks. For this relatively young dog, we are urgently looking for loving sponsors who would like to support us in his upkeep. Unfortunately, it has become clear in Germany that he must have experienced a lot already, because his X-rays show clear abnormalities. Whether these are from an accident, we cannot say unfortunately. These changes are so severe that the veterinarians cannot promise him a long and pain-free life. As long as he happily goes through life with painkillers, we would like to offer him this, knowing that there can be an acute deterioration at any time. In his foster home, he lives with full family integration and has integrated well into the existing pack. He is well compatible, but of course needs to learn the rules for polite and appropriate cohabitation with other animals a bit better. Franky loves going for walks, but also looks how far he can go with the person at the end of the leash. He takes serious and clear corrections of his "tests" very well. He definitely needs cuddles, and finds bipeds and as many hands as possible for petting absolutely great. If you would like to support this wonderful, young man and help ensure that his joy of life remains as long as possible, we would be very happy about a sponsorship. A sponsorship is possible starting from 5 € per month.

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Größe: ca. 50 cmAlter: * 11/2020. Verträglich mitRüden: JaHündinnen: JaKatzen: noch nicht getestetBei uns seit: Juni 2021Aufenthaltsort:Pflegestelle in Hamburg Franky ist seit ca. 6 Wochen auf einer unserer Dauerpflegestellen. Für diesen noch relativ jungen Hund suchen wir dringend liebe Paten, die uns bei seinem Unterhalt unterstützen möchten. Leider hat sich in Deutschland herausgestellt, dass er wohl schon einiges erlebt haben muss, denn seine Röntgenbilder zeigen doch deutliche Auffälligkeiten. Ob diese von einem Unfall stammen, können wir leider nicht sagen. Diese Veränderungen sind leider so gravierend, dass die Tierärzte ihm kein langes und leidensfreies Leben voraus sagen können. So lange er mit Schmerzmitteln fröglich durch’s Leben streift, möchten wir ihm dieses gerne bieten, in dem Wissen, dass es jederzeit zu einer akuten Verschlechterung kommen kann. In seiner Pflegestelle lebt er mit vollem Familienanschluss und hat sich bestens in das bestehende Rudel integriert. Er ist gut verträglich, muss aber natürlich die Regeln für ein höfliches und angemessenes Zusammenleben mit Artgenossen noch etwas besser kennenlernen. Franky geht sehr gern spazieren, schaut dabei aber auch, wie weit er mit dem Menschen am Leinenende so gehen kann. Sachliche und klare Korrekturen seiner „Tests“ nimmt er sehr gut an. Kuschelbedürftig ist er auf jeden Fall, Zweibeiner und möglichst viele Hände zum Streicheln findet er absolut prima. Wenn sie diesen wuderbaren, jungen Mann unterstützen möchten und dabei helfen wollen, dass seine Lebensfreude noch möglichst lange vorhanden ist, dann würden wir uns über eine Patenschaft sehr freuen. Eine Patenschaft ist bereits ab 5 € monatlich möglich.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Tiere in Spanien e.V.

Cared for by Tiere in Spanien e.V. · Hamburg Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 2 months ago

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About Franky

What life with Franky looks like

Franky is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tiere in Spanien e.V. in Hamburg.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Franky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Franky?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tiere in Spanien e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Franky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Franky if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tiere in Spanien 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Franky 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 Franky 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 Tiere in Spanien e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Franky 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.