How do I contact the shelter about Tom?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hoffnungsvolle Tierherzen e.V. 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 — Hoffnungsvolle Tierherzen 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. 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 Hoffnungsvolle Tierherzen e.V. 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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Tom

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Mischling geb. ca. 03/2026 aktuell ca. 18cm hoch Verträglich mit: Rüden, Hündinnen, Katzen und Kinder Der kleine Tom wartet bei unseren Freunden in einem spanischen Tierheim auf seine Menschen. Optisch erinnert er an einen Pinscher-Mix und bezaubert mit seinem wachen Blick und seinem liebevollen Wesen. Tom ist ein typischer Welpe: neugierig, verspielt und bereit, die Welt zu entdecken. Gemeinsam mit seinem Bruder wächst er im Tierheim auf und sammelt dort erste Erfahrungen. Nun wünscht er sich endlich ein eigenes Zuhause, in dem er in Ruhe ankommen, lernen und geliebt werden darf. Wie jeder junge Hund muss Tom das Hunde-ABC noch kennenlernen. Mit Geduld, liebevoller Konsequenz und einer positiven Erziehung wird er sich zu einem tollen Begleiter entwickeln. Der Besuch einer Hundeschule würde ihm dabei sicherlich viel Freude bereiten und seine Bindung zu seinen Menschen stärken. Tom sucht eine Familie oder Einzelperson, die Lust hat, ihn auf seinem Weg ins Erwachsenenleben zu begleiten und ihm die Geborgenheit schenkt, die jeder Welpe verdient. Tom auf einen Blick: ♂️ männlich 🐶 Welpe 🐾 vermutlich Pinscher-Mix 🎾 welpentypisch verspielt und neugierig 🏡 lebt bei unseren Freunden in einem spanischen Tierheim ❤️ sucht ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er behütet aufwachsen darf Wer verliebt sich in den kleinen Tom und zeigt ihm, wie schön ein eigenes Zuhause sein kann? Tom ist selbstverständlich bei Ausreise gechipt, geimpft, registriert und vom Tierarzt durchgecheckt. Weiter bringt er in sein neues Zuhause einen EU-Impfausweis mit. Alle Bilder, die wir von Tom haben, haben wir Ihnen oben auf der Seite zu einer Diashow zusammengestellt. Nehmen Sie sich einfach die Zeit und schauen sich die Bilder an, oder klicken Sie auch gerne darauf, um sich das nächste Bild anzuschauen. Kontakt: Julia Streitl 01 77 – 21 16 44 7

Size

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Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇩🇪Essingen

Shelter

Hoffnungsvolle Tierherzen e.V.

Living with Tom

✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Hoffnungsvolle Tierherzen e.V. · Essingen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Tom home

What you'll need for Tom in week one.

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About Tom

What life with Tom looks like

Tom is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Hoffnungsvolle Tierherzen e.V. in Essingen.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — 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.

🇩🇪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. Hoffnungsvolle Tierherzen e.V. 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 — Hoffnungsvolle Tierherzen 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. 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 Hoffnungsvolle Tierherzen e.V. 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.