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Timmy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Timmy first showed up at the feeding spot for the street dogs at some point and kept coming by regularly after that. It took about a month before he let anyone touch him. He needs some time to build trust. One day our animal welfare volunteers found him at a motorway bridge, where he was wandering around quite disoriented. Fortunately they were able to take him away from there and bring him to the shelter. There Timmy shows himself to be an attentive little guy who doesn't miss much. When something is going on, he is happy to announce it loudly. Strangers are initially met with barking, and he isn't necessarily happy to see them on his property. With his familiar people it's different. He knows them, seeks out their closeness there, and enjoys their attention. He does have a mind of his own, though. We could easily imagine that there's a bit of Spitz in Timmy as well. His watchful nature and his talent for keeping an eye on everything would certainly fit that. On the leash, Timmy is still unsure for the moment. Outside, he first has to learn to find his way and become more relaxed, including in new situations. For this he needs people who give him a sense of security and show him that he doesn't have to handle everything on his own.

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Timmy tauchte irgendwann an der Futterstelle für die Straßenhunde auf und kam von da an regelmäßig vorbei. Es dauerte etwa einen Monat, bis er sich anfassen ließ. Mit Vertrauen lässt er sich also etwas Zeit. Eines Tages fanden unsere Tierschützer ihn an einer Autobahnbrücke, wo er ziemlich orientierungslos umherlief. Zum Glück konnten sie ihn von dort wegholen und ins Shelter bringen. Dort zeigt sich Timmy als aufmerksamer kleiner Kerl, dem so schnell nichts entgeht. Wenn sich etwas tut, meldet er das auch gerne lautstark. Fremde Menschen werden erst einmal verbellt, und auf dem Grundstück sieht er sie nicht unbedingt gerne. Bei seinen Bezugspersonen ist das anders. Die kennt er, bei ihnen sucht er die Nähe und freut sich über Aufmerksamkeit. Dabei hat er durchaus seinen eigenen Kopf. Wir könnten uns gut vorstellen, dass bei Timmy auch ein bisschen Spitz mitmischt. Seine wachsame Art und sein Talent, alles im Blick zu behalten, würden jedenfalls dazu passen. An der Leine ist Timmy momentan noch unsicher. Draußen muss er erst lernen, sich zurechtzufinden und auch in neuen Situationen entspannter zu werden. Dabei braucht er Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit geben und ihm zeigen, dass er nicht alles selbst regeln muss.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Wöllstadt

Shelter

Waisenhunde e.V.

Living with Timmy

✓Neutered

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About Timmy

What life with Timmy looks like

Timmy is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Waisenhunde e.V. in Wöllstadt.

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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Timmy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Timmy?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Waisenhunde e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Timmy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Timmy if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Waisenhunde e.V. whether they will for Timmy, what they require (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 Timmy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Waisenhunde e.V. lists Timmy as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Waisenhunde e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Timmy isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Waisenhunde e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Timmy 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.