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Toby

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

SIZE: about 60 cm OLD: *11/2013. Compatible with males: yes females: yes cats: not yet tested Since our shelter: 10.05.2014 Location: Emergency station Algerri Update October 2016: Toby has not been able to trust humans until today. On the one hand because his fear is so deep and on the other hand because there simply is not enough time to spend intensive time with him. When a person approaches his enclosure, he hides and only comes out of his den when "the coast is clear". He is compatible with fellow animals and the pack will probably have to remain his family for ever. Of course we don't give up hope, but it is very likely that Toby will spend his life in his enclosure. But even Toby wants to eat and needs veterinary care, therefore we ask for a small donation for this great guy. Also, a sponsorship is possible. Thus we could improve his living conditions on site. Toby roamed the streets of Algerri alone, our supervisor was able to catch him and thus he escaped the fate that abandoned dogs usually face: being hit by cars, driven away, hungry. Toby is such a nice dog, with his expressive eyes, and there were often interested people for him. But he has such fear of people, that we have not been able to place him responsibly so far. He panics in unfamiliar situations, which he cannot control. Therefore Toby has to stay with us for now, a pity for such a young dog who could have had so many possibilities. Maybe you would like to support Toby with a sponsorship? This is already possible from 5 € per month and can be applied for via our sponsorship form. Gets along with other dogs.

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Größe: ca. 60 cmAlter: *11/2013. Verträglich mitRüden: jaHündinnen: jaKatzen: noch nicht getestetBei uns seit: 10.05.2014Aufenthaltsort: Auffangstation Algerri Update Oktober 2016:Toby hat bis heute noch kein Vertrauen zu Menschen fassen können. Einerseits weil seine Angst so tief sitzt und andererseits weil einfach die Zeit fehlt, um sich intensiv mit ihm zu beschäftigen. Nähert sich ein Mensch seinem Gehege, dann versteckt er sich und kommt erst wieder aus seiner Höhle, wenn „die Luft rein ist“. Er ist verträglich mit Artgenossen und das Rudel wird wohl auch für immer seine Familie bleiben müssen. Natürlich geben wir die Hoffnung nicht auf, aber es ist doch sehr wahrscheinlich, dass Toby sein Leben in seinem Gehege verbringen wird. Aber auch Toby will fressen und braucht tierärztliche Versorgung, daher bitten wir um eine kleine Spende für diesen tollen Kerl. Auch eine Patenschaft wäre möglich. So könnten wir seine Lebensbedingungen vor Ort verbessern.Toby lief allein auf den Straßen Algerris herum, unsere Betreuerin konnte ihn einfangen und so entging er dem Schicksal, dass ausgesetzte Hunde ereilt: angefahren, vertrieben, hungrig.Toby ist so ein hübscher Hund, mit seinen ausdrucksstarken Augen, und es gab oft Interessenten für ihn. Doch er hat solche Angst vor Menschen, dass wir ihn bisher nicht guten Gewissens vermitteln können. Er kommt in fremden Situationen in große Panik, die er nicht kontrollieren kann.Deshalb muss Toby vorerst bei uns bleiben, schade um einen so jungen Hund, der eigentlich so viele Möglichkeiten haben könnte. Vielleicht möchten Sie Toby mit einer Patenschaft unterstützen? Diese ist schon ab 5 € monatlich möglich und kann über unser Patenschaftsformular beantragt werden.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tiere in Spanien e.V.
Cared for by Tiere in Spanien e.V. · HamburgLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Toby home

What you'll need for Toby in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    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 Toby

What life with Toby looks like

Toby is a large 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Toby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Toby?
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 Toby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Toby 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 Toby 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 Toby 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 Toby 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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