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Collie · Female · Senior · 12 years

Collierüde, 12 years! Tom was relieved of its suffering. Tom came to us in November 2024 as part of an official seizure. His health condition was terrible, and we have been tackling his health issues piece by piece. Tom mustered all its remaining strength to try to live. However, every day was filled with pain and suffering. An operation was not possible due to its physical condition and advanced age. Unfortunately, we could not give Tom a second chance at life. The extent of its health issues made it difficult for us to make the heart-wrenching decision to let Tom go. We wish Tom well, hoping that it finds relief in its new place. Tom came to us in November 2024 as part of an official seizure. He had been severely neglected in the past years because the owners were themselves elderly and in need of care. As a result, his condition was poor. His claws were extremely long and partially ingrown. His fur had not been groomed in years, and even leaves had grown into the thick, wool-like fur. A heart murmur, a stone quarry in the mouth instead of teeth, poor muscle tone, and a similarly poor nutritional state were the findings of the first veterinary check on the day of the seizure. We must now tackle the health issues without overburdening the operation. With his stay with us, he must first get used to the environment. He still goes into defense mode when something seems unfamiliar to him and tries to keep us at a distance when he doesn't want something. For a dog who spent its entire long life in a family environment, the sudden stay in an animal shelter is initially a trauma that needs to be processed. Older dogs often take a long time to adjust to their new situation. Here, we need to create many positive moments for him. The first outing in the run with other dogs was one of them. The neutered female dog showed a great interest in him, and the elderly, intact male dog instantly looked years younger and rekindled his vitality. The neutered male dog also took a liking to him. So, living with other dogs seems to be no obstacle in a new home. Once we get to know Tom better, we will update its description.

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Collierüde, 12 Jahre! Tom wurde von seinen Leiden erlöst Tom kam im November 2024 im Rahmen einer Sicherstellung zu uns ins Tierheim. Sein gesundheitlicher Zustand war miserabel und wir haben seine Baustellen Stück für Stück in Angriff genommen. Tom hat noch mal all seine Kraft eingesetzt und versucht zu Leben. Doch jeder Tag war mit Schmerz und Leid verbunden. Eine OP kam aufgrund seines körperlichen Zustands und seines hohen Alters nicht mehr in Frage. Leider konnten wir Tom keine zweite Chance für sein Leben geben. Seine gesundheitlichen Baustellen waren so massiv, dass wir uns schweren Herzens dazu entschieden haben, Tom gehen zu lassen. Wir wünschen Tom, dass es ihm dort, wo er jetzt ist, besser geht. Wir werden Dich vermissen. Tom kam im Rahmen einer amtlichen Sicherstellung im November 2024 zu uns. Er wurde in den vergangenen Jahren sehr vernachlässigt, weil die Besitzer selbst betagt und hilfsbedürftig waren. Entsprechend war auch sein Zustand. Seine Krallen waren extrem lang und teilweise rund- und eingewachsen. Sein Fell war sicher seit Jahren nicht mehr gepflegt worden. Sogar Blätter waren im dicken Filz, der schon eher Schafswolle glich, eingewachsen. Ein Herzgeräusch, ein Steinbruch im Maul statt Zähnen, schlechte Bemuskelung und ein ebenso übler Ernährungszustand sind die Befunde, die der erste Tierarzt-Check am Tag der Sicherstellung ergeben hat. Stück für Stück müssen wir nun die Baustellen angehen, ohne den Opi zu überfordern. Mit seinem Aufenthalt bei uns muss er sich erst noch anfreunden. Noch geht er viel auf Abwehr, wenn ihm etwas unheimlich ist und versucht sich uns vom Leib zu halten, wenn er etwas nicht will. Für einen Hunde, der sein ganzes langes Hundeleben in einem familiären Umfeld verbracht hat, ist der plötzliche Aufenthalt in einem Tierheim erst einmal ein Trauma, das es zu verarbeiten gilt. Gerade alte Hunde haben daran oftmals lange zu knabbern, bis sie sich mit ihrer neuen Situation arrangiert haben. Hier gilt es, viele positive Momente für ihn zu schaffen. Der erste Ausflug in den Auslauf mit anderen Hunden war so einer. Die kastrierte Hündin hat ihn sehr interessiert und den betagten, intakten Rüden augenblicklich um Jahre jünger werden lassen und seine Lebensgeister geweckt. Doch auch der kleine kastrierte Rüde hatte es ihm angetan. Einem Zusammenleben mit anderen Hunden scheint in einem neuen Zuhause also nichts im Wege zu stehen. Sobald wir Tom besser kennengelernt haben, aktualisieren wir seine Beschreibung. Tierheim Wilhelmshaven Besucher

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Oldenburg
Shelter
Collies suchen ein Zuhause
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Bringing Tom home

What you'll need for Tom 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
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Tom

What life with Tom looks like

Tom is a senior collie dog waiting at Collies suchen ein Zuhause in Oldenburg.

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 Tom, answered.

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