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Tobia

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Update 24 September 2026: Tobia – can one resist this gaze? It's unbelievable! His development is moving forward in giant steps. He now wants to "do everything right"… At our summer party a few days ago, Tobia proved how willing he is to learn. Right in the middle of the fenced free-run area, he endured the hustle and bustle of the other dogs!!! That is quite a challenge. Especially as a "smaller" dog, you often get bumped into by the bigger dogs. Tobia quickly understood that there was no aggression behind it, just pure joy of life 😊. He trusts his foster parents completely. He loves to relax after a walk. He has understood that he is now safe. Nevertheless, we still do not see him in a busy household with small children… Update September 2026: Tobia … 1444 km lie between his past and his present… now it's about his future! We are very happy that the little guy was able to travel to a very experienced foster home in August. Tobia has surely had more than one bad experience at the animal shelter in Sardinia. Smaller dogs are often bullied by the bigger dogs or kicked out of the way by incompetent temporary shelter staff… all of that is now in the past. In the first few days he was still quite insecure in his foster family, but he quickly understood that everything is better now, and in just a few days he has already built up a lot of trust. His foster parents give him security. In the first days, above all, he enjoyed the calm. Then he became bolder each day and curious about his new surroundings. He quickly understood that he may also go into the garden alone (which is, of course, fenced). In the house he even runs up and down an open staircase. He lets himself be leashed, because he has understood that going for walks can be fun. In the short time he has been there, he has already learned to tolerate cyclists and other dogs. By the way, he also gets along very well with the dogs of the foster family. He rides in the car without any problems, in the footwell. Where there is light, however, there are also shadows. Tobia is insecure to fearful around men. He has already learned to take food from his foster father's hand, but he does not yet like to be touched by him… We also do not see him in a household with children! We see him in a quiet household with people who give him time to truly settle in and who can convey security to him. They should not pity him excessively. He will learn that he can trust you and that he can rely on you. If you would like to take on this "small" challenge, please feel free to contact me. Perhaps you are exactly the jackpot for Tobia, and some time later it will be said: "Do you remember how Tobia was at the beginning? Good that we decided on him." Tobia – who will offer him a safe haven? (06/26) He is 3.5 years old and has not had an easy life so far. Presumably born as a puppy on the street, he was eventually caught. Like all strays, he ended up in a regional animal shelter on the sunny island of Sardinia. He had double bad luck. He lost his freedom, and he ended up in a shelter that has since been closed by the authorities due to numerous grievances. He received little or no attention there. He was insecure and trapped in his fear: a young dog with no one at his side to protect him and explain the world to him. He was moved to another shelter, and the staff there strongly recommended him to us. His life must not continue like this. This is about to change for him! He will be able to come to our association's own property "Hope" as soon as possible. Our Sardinian Claudia will already let him experience that the world is beautiful and

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Update 24.September 2026: Tobia – kann man diesem Blick widerstehen? Es ist unglaublich! Mit Riesenschritten geht seine Entwicklung voran. Er will jetzt „alles richtig machen“ … Tobia hat auf unserem Sommerfest vor einigen Tagen bewiesen, wie lernwillig er ist. Mitten im eingezäunten Freilaufgelände hat er den Trubel der anderen Hunde ausgehalten !!! Das ist durchaus eine Herausforderung. Gerade als „kleinerer“ Hund wird man schonmal von den größeren Hunden angerempelt. Tobia hat schnell verstanden, dass keine Aggression dahintersteckt, sondern pure Lebensfreude 😊.Er vertraut seinen Pflegeeltern vollkommen. Er liebt es nach einem Spaziergang zu chillen. Er hat verstanden, dass er nun in Sicherheit ist. Wir sehen ihn trotzdem weiterhin nicht in einem turbulenten Haushalt mit kleinen Kindern… Aktualisierung September 2026: Tobia … 1444 km liegen zwischen seiner Vergangenheit und seiner Gegenwart… jetzt geht es um seine Zukunft! Wir sind sehr froh darüber, dass der kleine Kerl im August auf eine sehr erfahrene Pflegestelle reisen durfte. Tobia hat sicherlich die eine oder andere schlechte Erfahrung im Tierheim auf Sardinien erleben müssen. Kleinere Hunde werden oftmals von den größeren Hunden gemobbt oder von inkompetenten Aushilfskräften des Tierheims mit einem Fußtritt aus dem Weg geräumt…das ist jetzt alles Vergangenheit. War er die ersten Tage noch recht unsicher in seiner Pflegefamilie, hat er schnell verstanden, dass jetzt alles besser ist, und in den wenigen Tagen hat er bereits viel Vertrauen aufgebaut. Seine Pflegeltern geben ihm Sicherheit. In den ersten Tagen hat er vor allen Dingen die Ruhe genossen. Dann wurde er täglich mutiger und neugierig auf seine neue Umgebung. Schnell hat er verstanden, dass er auch allein in den (selbstverständlich eingezäunten) Garten gehen darf. Im Haus läuft er sogar eine offene Treppe rauf und runter. Er lässt sich anleinen, denn er hat verstanden, dass spazieren gehen Spaß machen kann. In der kurzen Zeit hat er bereits gelernt Fahrradfahrer und andere Hunde auszuhalten. Übrigens verträgt er sich auch mit den Hunden der Pflegefamilie sehr gut. Im Auto fährt er ohne Probleme im Fußraum mit. Wo Licht ist, gibt es jedoch auch Schattenseiten. Tobia begegnet Männern unsicher bis ängstlich. Er hat es schon gelernt von seinem Pflegevater Essen aus der Hand anzunehmen, lässt sich jedoch noch nicht so gerne von ihm anfassen… Wie sehen ihn auch nicht in einem Haushalt mit Kindern! Wir sehen ihn in einem ruhigen Haushalt bei Menschen, die ihm die Zeit geben richtig anzukommen und bei Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit vermitteln können. Sie sollten ihn nicht übermäßig bemitleiden. Er wird lernen, dass er Ihnen vertrauen kann und dass er sich auf Sie verlassen kann. Wenn Sie diese „kleine“ Herausforderung annehmen möchten, melden Sie sich gerne bei mir. Vielleicht sind gerade Sie der Hauptgewinn für Tobia und einige Zeit später wird es vielleicht heißen : „ Weißt Du noch, wie Tobia anfangs war..? Gut, dass wir uns für ihn entschieden haben.“ Tobia – wer bietet ihm einen sicheren Hafen ? (06/26) Er ist 3,5 Jahre alt und hatte bislang kein leichtes Leben. Vermutlich als Welpe auf der Straße geboren wurde er irgendwann eingefangen. Er landete - wie alle Streuner – in einem regionalen Tierheim auf der Sonneninsel Sardinien. Er hatte doppeltes Pech. Er verlor die Freiheit und er kam in ein Tierheim, das mittlerweile auf Grund zahlreicher Missstände von den Behörden geschlossen wurde. Er hatte dort keine oder nur wenig Ansprache erhalten. Er war unsicher und in seiner Angst gefangen : ein junger Hund – niemanden an seiner Seite, der ihn beschützte und ihm die Welt erklärte. Er kam in ein anderes Tierheim und wurde uns von den Mitarbeitern dort sehr ans Herz gelegt. Sein Leben darf nicht so weiter verlaufen. Das soll sich nun für ihn ändern ! Er wird so schnell wie möglich auf unser vereinseigenes Gelände „Hope“ kommen dürfen. Unsere sardische Claudia wird ihn bereits erleben lassen, dass die Welt schön ist und

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
saving dogs e.V.
Living with Tobia
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by saving dogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Tobia home

What you'll need for Tobia 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 Tobia

What life with Tobia looks like

Tobia is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at saving dogs e.V. in Germany.

A young 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tobia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tobia?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. saving dogs e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tobia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tobia if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — saving dogs 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Tobia 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 Tobia 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 saving dogs e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tobia 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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