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Toby

Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Puppy Β· 5 months

Toby - little explorer seeks his home 🐾 Toby is a lively and curious young dog, full of energy and eager to explore the world. He is playful, active and brings a lot of energy with him. On a leash he is still a bit reserved at times. But with some motivation and patient guidance, that works out really well. For Toby we are looking for people who enjoy accompanying a young dog on his journey and showing him the world with patience, loving consistency and a lot of activity.

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Toby – kleiner Entdecker sucht sein Zuhause 🐾 Toby ist ein aufgeweckter und neugieriger Junghund, der voller Tatendrang steckt und am liebsten die ganze Welt entdecken mΓΆchte. Er ist verspielt, aktiv und bringt jede Menge Energie mit. An der Leine zeigt er sich teilweise noch etwas zurΓΌckhaltend. Mit etwas Motivation und geduldiger Anleitung klappt das aber schon richtig gut. FΓΌr Toby suchen wir Menschen, die Freude daran haben, einen jungen Hund auf seinem Weg zu begleiten und ihm mit Geduld, liebevoller Konsequenz und viel BeschΓ€ftigung die Welt zu zeigen.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy Β· 5 months
Location
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺAhlen
Shelter
Tierheim Ahlen
Living with Toby
  • βœ•Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim AhlenΒ Β· AhlenLearn about Mixed Breed β†’

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Toby home

What you'll need for Toby in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Toby

What life with Toby looks like

Toby is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Ahlen in Ahlen.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window β€” house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺAdopting 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.

Ahlen, Germany β€” browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierheim Ahlen handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” 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 β€” Tierheim Ahlen 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 β€” 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 β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Ahlen 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 β€” 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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