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Tristan

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

In the shelter since: July 2026 Estimated age: born around February 2025 Estimated shoulder height: approx. 60 – 69 cm Estimated weight: approx. 25 – 29 kg Get to know Tristan in another video! Energetic Tristan is ready to go all out with you Tristan lived with several siblings on a factory site. They gradually disappeared until he was the only one left. After a phone call asking us to take him in, the callers brought the young male to us, and he was admitted to the shelter. You can find more information about how dogs come to the shelter, along with answers to general questions, in our animal welfare FAQ. So far, Tristan has shown himself to be quite friendly at the shelter. When people come to his enclosure, he wags his tail, sniffs them, and even stretches a paw through the gate. When someone enters his enclosure, Tristan is very alert and full of energy. Tristan actively seeks physical contact and demands attention, including by jumping up. Once he has calmed down, he likes to run between the legs of the caregivers or snuggle up against them. When called, he comes running. He also reacts to ambient sounds, for example by looking over or pricking up his ears. Tristan needs an experienced home with people who have plenty of patience and perseverance. His new owners should take the lead and be able to keep him busy so that his energy is channeled in the right direction. We hope to find this furry companion people who understand that shelter dogs come with a certain history. We can never predict in the shelter how a dog will react to life in Germany. That is why we are looking for people who bring patience, perseverance, and goodwill. But one thing is certain: whoever adopts rather than buys not only gives an animal a second chance, but actively chooses against animal suffering, and for a life with a very special companion by their side. Already smitten? Send us a self-disclosure form! Adoption If you are considering adopting, first read through the placement process. All dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, treated for fleas, and neutered before leaving (exceptions are puppies under 6 months and very old dogs). Dogs older than 1 year are also tested for Mediterranean diseases. If you have any further questions, feel free to write to our placement team.

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Im Tierheim seit: Juli 2026 Geschätztes Alter: geb. ca. Februar 2025 Geschätzte Schulterhöhe: ca. 60 – 69 cm Geschätztes Gewicht: ca. 25 – 29 kg Lerne hier Tristan in einem weiteren Video kennen! Energiebündel Tristan möchte mit dir durchstarten Tristan lebte gemeinsam mit mehreren Geschwistern auf einem Fabrikgelände. Diese verschwanden nach und nach bis nur noch er allein übrig blieb. Nach einem Anruf mit der Bitte, ihn aufzunehmen, wurde der junge Rüde von den Anrufern zu uns gebracht und im Tierheim aufgenommen. Mehr Informationen darüber, wie die Hunde ins Tierheim kommen und Antworten auf generelle Fragen findest du in unserem Tierschutz-FAQ . Tristan zeigt sich bisher als recht zutraulich im Tierheim. Kommen Menschen an seinen Zwinger, wedelt er mit dem Schwanz, beschnupperte sie und streckt auch die Pfote durchs Gitter. Beim Betreten des Zwingers zeigt sich Tristan sehr aufgeweckt und energiegeladen. Tristan sucht aktiv Körperkontakt und fordert Aufmerksamkeit auch durch Hochspringen ein. Wenn er sich einmal beruhigt hat, läuft er gerne mal zwischen den Beinen der Pfleger:innen oder schmiegt sich auch gerne an diese. Auf Ansprache kommt er zu einem gelaufen. Auch auf Umgebungsgeräusche reagiert er, zum Beispiel durch Hinschauen oder Ohren aufstellen. Tristan braucht ein erfahrenes Zuhause bei Menschen mit viel Geduld und Durchhaltewillen. Seine neuen Besitzer sollten die Führung übernehmen und ihn auslasten können, um Tristans Energie in die richtige Bahnen zu lenken. Wir wünschen uns für diese Fellnase Menschen, denen bewusst ist, dass Tierschutzhunde eine gewisse Geschichte mitbringen. Wir können im Tierheim nie vorhersagen, wie ein Hund auf das Leben in Deutschland reagieren wird. Deswegen suchen wir Menschen, die Geduld, Durchhaltevermögen und Wohlwollen mitbringen. Aber eines ist sicher: Wer adoptiert statt kauft , schenkt nicht nur einem Tier eine zweite Chance, sondern entscheidet sich aktiv gegen Tierleid – und für ein Leben mit einem ganz besonderen Gefährten an der Seite. Schon verliebt? Schick uns eine Selbstauskunft! Adoption Wenn du über eine Adoption nachdenkst, lies dir zunächst den Vermittlungsablauf durch. Alle Hunde werden vor der Ausreise geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt, entfloht und kastriert (Ausnahme sind Welpen bis 6 Monate und sehr alte Hunde). Hunde, die älter als 1 Jahr sind, werden zudem auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Wenn du noch Fragen hast, schreibe unserem Vermittlungsteam gern eine Nachricht.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Duisburg
Shelter
Hunderettung Europa e.V.
Living with Tristan
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Hunderettung Europa e.V. · DuisburgLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Tristan home

What you'll need for Tristan 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

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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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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Tristan

What life with Tristan looks like

Tristan is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hunderettung Europa e.V. in Duisburg.

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.

Duisburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tristan, answered.

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