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Cookie

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

The pretty Cookie was placed in our animal shelter on March 27, 2025, based on the Saxon Dangerous Dog Act, after a second biting incident was reported and the issued orders for husbandry were not fulfilled. Cookie shows friendliness and a desire for contact towards the known caregivers in the animal shelter and always appears very self-assured. At first, however, she needed time to adjust to a new place with unfamiliar people and an unfamiliar daily routine. Since she made this step, Cookie has won the hearts of her animal caretakers, dog walkers, and now also her sponsors. Every walk is met with great anticipation, and she walks lively and adventurous. She enjoys the time with people very much, and the muzzle she must wear due to her classification does not bother her. Special attention should be paid to quick dynamic situations in cohabitation with her, especially when other living beings are involved. In one of our dog groups, we observed that Cookie also reacts accordingly in such situations. Cookie has already experienced quite a bit of basic training in the past, so things like leash walking and the "basic commands" are no problem for her. She does not show complete incompatibility with fellow animals, but the muzzle should always be used for safety. Cookie is a female dog who does not need fellow animals around her to be happy. However, it cannot be ruled out that she might find a stable male dog appealing. Social contacts with male dogs should be preferred over same-sex contacts. Due to her classification, it is necessary for her future owners to have a permit to keep dangerous dogs. The required knowledge test for this will be organized and taken by the Leipzig Order Office. We are happy to provide further information if needed and stand by with advice and support. If you are interested in meeting her, please share your name, phone number, and any existing experience with handling dogs, as well as a rough description of how Cookie will live with you. We will get back to you and discuss the next steps. If you are interested in one of our dogs, please contact us preferably by email. Describe in the email how the dog will live with you and send us a phone number. Then an animal caretaker will contact you. Animal descriptions are based on observations in the animal shelter or information from third parties and do not represent guaranteed characteristics.

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Die hübsche Cookie wurde auf der Grundlage des sächsischen Gefahrhundegesetzes am 27.03.25 durch die Ordnungsbehörde in unser Tierheim eingewiesen, nachdem ein zweiter Beißvorfall angezeigt wurde und erteilte Auflagen zur Haltung unerfüllt blieben. Cookie zeigt sich im Tierheim gegnüber den bekannten Pflegern freundlich und kontaktfreudig und wirkt dabei immer sehr selbstbewusst. Anfangs brauchte sie allerdings ihre Zeit, um an einem neuen Ort mit unbekannten Menschen und einem ihr fremden Alltag Fuß und Vertrauen zu fassen. Seitdem dieser Schritt getan ist, erobert Cookie die Herzen ihrer Tierpfleger, Gassigeher und nun auch Paten im Sturm. Jeder Gassirunde tritt sie voller Vorfreude entgegen und bestreitet diese lebensfroh und abenteuerlustig. Sie genießt die Zeit mit dem Menschen sehr und auch der Maulkorb, den sie in der Öffentlichkeit tragen muss aufgrund ihrer Einstufung, stört sie nicht. Ein ganz besonderes Augenmerk sollte man im Zusammenleben mit ihr auf schnelle dynamische Situationen legen, vorallem wenn andere Lebewesen beteiligt sind. So konnten wir in einer unserer Hundegruppen beobachten, dass Cookie auch hier in benannten Situationen entsprechend reagiert. Cookie durfte in der Vergangenheit schon einiges an Grunderziehung erfahren, weshalb Dinge wie Leinenführigkeit und die „Grundkommandos“ kein Problem für sie darstellen. Gegenüber Artgenossen zeigt sie sich nicht gänzlich unverträglich, hier sollte immer der Maulkorb zur Absicherung genutzt werden. Cookie ist eine Hündin, die keine Artgenossen um sich herum "braucht", um glücklich zu sein. Es ist jedoch nicht auszuschließen, dass sie an einem stabilen Rüden Gefallen finden könnte. Auf jeden Fall wären soziale Kontakte mit Rüden den gleichgeschlechtlichen vorzuziehen. Aufgrund der Einstufung ist es erforderlich, dass ihre zukünftigen Halter über eine Erlaubnis zum Halten von gefährlichen Hunden verfügen. Die hierfür erforderliche Sachkundeprüfung wird organisiert und abgenommen durch das Ordnungsamt Leipzig. Gern können wir hier bei Bedarf weitere Auskunft geben und stehen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Sollten Sie Interesse an einem Kennenlernen haben, teilen Sie uns bitte per Mail Ihren Namen, die Telefonnummer sowie bereits vorhandene Erfahrung im Umgang mit Hunden und eine grobe Schilderung mit, wie Cookie bei Ihnen leben wird. Wir rufen Sie zurück und besprechen das weitere Vorgehen. Wenn Sie Interesse an einem unserer Hunde haben, kontaktieren Sie uns bevorzugt per E-Mail. Schildern Sie uns in der Mail, wie der Hund bei Ihnen leben wird und senden Sie uns eine Telefonnummer zu. Es wird sich dann ein*e TierpflegerIn bei Ihnen melden. Tierbeschreibungen basieren auf Beobachtungen im Tierheim oder auf Informationen Dritter und stellen keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften dar.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Leipzig
Shelter
Tierheim Leipzig
Living with Cookie
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Tierheim Leipzig · LeipzigLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Cookie home

What you'll need for Cookie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Cookie

What life with Cookie looks like

Cookie is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Leipzig in Leipzig.

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.

Note from the shelter: Classified as dangerous dog under Saxon law, requires special permit and muzzle in public. History of biting incidents. Needs careful management in dynamic situations.

🇩🇪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.

Leipzig, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cookie, answered.

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