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Truman

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy

Truman – cheeky charmer with a sad past! Truman – a cheeky charmer with a sad past! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-5 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:22% 40%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-5 Loading the next set of gallery items... weitere Bilder laden... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-38 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-5 Loading the next set of gallery items... weitere Bilder laden... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-39 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-5 Loading the next set of gallery items... weitere Bilder laden... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-40 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-5 Loading the next set of gallery items... weitere Bilder laden... Truman is one of the dogs whose story shows us once again how cruel humans can be. He comes from a farmer who kept countless dogs and presented our animal protection officer Kristina with a terrible decision: either she takes all the dogs with her immediately or he would kill them. Of course, Kristina left no stone unturned to save the dogs. On the same day, she took as many of them as she could accommodate. At the same time, she explicitly assured the man that she would also take over all the remaining dogs, but needed some time to organize further safe accommodations. But the farmer did not give her this time. When our animal protection officers returned a few days later, he had already carried out his cruel threat and killed some of the dogs that were left behind. Fortunately, Truman was one of the dogs that could be rescued. ❤️ And those who expect an intimidated, reserved dog now will probably be quite surprised by our Truman! The handsome male is extremely people-oriented, actively seeks contact and is quite unaware of the boundaries of his counterpart. At the beginning, he can appear quite uninhibited and, with his charmingly cheeky nature, often takes more liberties than he is actually entitled to. Truman is a little cheeky who still has a lot to learn! That's why we are looking for people who not only have a joy for an affectionate and lively dog, but are also willing to teach him with patience, loving consistency and clear structures the basics of dog training. It will be particularly important to work with Truman on his impulse control, his frustration tolerance and a respectful deal with the personal boundaries of his people. He doesn't need a hard hand, but a clear, reliable leadership and people who give him orientation. Truman has been given a second chance. Now all he needs is a home where he can be loved, encouraged and also kindly reminded that the world doesn't revolve around him. 😊 Who has a heart for our lovable cheeky and wants to show him how beautiful a real dog life can be? .fusion-body .fusion-button Interest in an adoption? (Click here)

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Truman – frecher Charmeur mit einer traurigen Vergangenheit! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-63 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-8 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:22% 40%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-64 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Slavonski Brod, Kroatien Geburtsdatum: 01.03.2026 Schulterhöhe: ca. 50cm Bisher noch Kinder gewöhnt Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund Ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich Geeignet für: Hundeerfahrene Menschen .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-65 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-8 Loading the next set of gallery items... weitere Bilder laden... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-66 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Truman gehört zu den Hunden, deren Geschichte uns einmal mehr vor Augen führt, wie grausam Menschen sein können. Er stammt von einem Bauern, der unzählige Hunde hielt und unsere Tierschützerin Kristina vor eine schreckliche Entscheidung stellte: Entweder sie nimmt sofort alle Hunde mit oder er würde sie töten. Natürlich ließ Kristina nichts unversucht, um die Hunde zu retten. Noch am selben Tag nahm sie so viele von ihnen mit, wie sie irgendwie unterbringen konnte. Gleichzeitig versicherte sie dem Mann ausdrücklich, dass sie auch alle verbliebenen Hunde übernehmen würde, dafür aber etwas Zeit benötigte, um weitere sichere Unterkünfte zu organisieren. Doch der Bauer ließ ihr diese Zeit nicht. Als unsere Tierschützer wenige Tage später zurückkehrten, hatte er seine grausame Drohung tatsächlich wahr gemacht und bereits einige der zurückgebliebenen Hunde getötet. Truman gehörte glücklicherweise zu denen, die gerettet werden konnten. ❤️ Und wer jetzt einen eingeschüchterten, zurückhaltenden Hund erwartet, wird von unserem Truman vermutlich ziemlich überrascht sein! Der hübsche Rüde ist ausgesprochen menschenbezogen, sucht aktiv den Kontakt und kennt dabei durchaus noch nicht immer die Grenzen seines Gegenübers. Gerade zu Beginn kann er ziemlich distanzlos auftreten und nimmt sich mit seiner charmant-frechen Art gerne mal mehr Freiheiten heraus, als ihm eigentlich zustehen. Truman ist eben ein kleiner Frechdachs, der noch einiges lernen muss! Deshalb suchen wir für ihn Menschen, die nicht nur Freude an einem anhänglichen und lebhaften Hund haben, sondern auch bereit sind, ihm mit Geduld, liebevoller Konsequenz und klaren Strukturen das Hunde-Einmaleins beizubringen. Besonders wichtig wird es sein, mit Truman an seiner Impulskontrolle, seiner Frustrationstoleranz und einem respektvollen Umgang mit den persönlichen Grenzen seiner Menschen zu arbeiten. Dabei braucht er keine harte Hand, sondern eine verständliche, verlässliche Führung und Menschen, die ihm Orientierung geben. Truman hat seine zweite Chance bekommen. Jetzt fehlt ihm nur noch ein Zuhause, in dem er geliebt, gefördert und auch mal freundlich daran erinnert wird, dass sich die Welt nicht ausschließlich um ihn dreht. 😉 Wer hat ein Herz für unseren liebenswerten Frechdachs und möchte ihm zeigen, wie schön ein richtiges Hundeleben sein kann? .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-67 > .fusion-column-wra

Size

Small

Age

Puppy

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Nordic Strays e.V.

Living with Truman

✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped

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About Truman

What life with Truman looks like

Truman is a small puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Truman, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Truman?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Nordic Strays e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Truman on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Truman if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. whether they will for Truman, what they require (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 Truman already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Nordic Strays e.V. lists Truman as vaccinated and microchipped. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Nordic Strays e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Truman isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Truman 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.