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Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 10 months

Tuktuk – a gentle heart on four paws Initially, Tuktuk observes the world cautiously and needs a few minutes to gain trust. But soon he shows what a wonderful dog is in him: gentle, playful, funny and simply lovable. He especially loves other dogs – playing together with fellow animals clearly makes him happy, maybe even more than his siblings. His greatest treasure is his toy. With visible pride, Tuktuk carries it around all day, as if it were a small part of his heart, from which he hardly wants to part. In quiet moments with people, he particularly comes alive and enjoys the closeness, the security and the quiet moments of togetherness. Tuktuk is an incredibly sweet and lovable dog who is longing for a home where he can arrive, get time and ideally have animal company. Whoever gives him this chance will gain a loyal friend for life.

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Tuktuk – ein sanftes Herz auf vier Pfoten Anfangs beobachtet Tuktuk die Welt noch vorsichtig und braucht ein paar Minuten, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Doch schon kurz darauf zeigt er, was für ein wunderbarer Hund in ihm steckt: sanft, verspielt, lustig und einfach zum Verlieben. Besonders liebt er andere Hunde – das gemeinsame Spielen mit Artgenossen geht ihm sichtlich auf, vielleicht sogar mehr als seinen Geschwistern. Sein größter Schatz ist jedoch sein Spielzeug. Mit sichtbarem Stolz trägt Tuktuk es den ganzen Tag bei sich, als wäre es ein kleiner Teil seines Herzens, von dem er sich kaum trennen kann. In ruhigen Momenten mit Menschen blüht er besonders auf und genießt die Nähe, die Sicherheit und die leisen Augenblicke des Miteinanders. Tuktuk ist ein unglaublich süßer und liebenswerter Hund, der sich nach einem Zuhause sehnt, in dem er ankommen darf, Zeit bekommt und idealerweise tierische Gesellschaft hat. Wer ihm diese Chance schenkt, gewinnt einen treuen Freund fürs Leben.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 10 months
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Aegean Dogs e.V. / FAZA Aegina
Living with Tuktuk
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Aegean Dogs e.V. / FAZA Aegina · BerlinLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Tuktuk home

What you'll need for Tuktuk in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — 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 · 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 — 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 Tuktuk

What life with Tuktuk looks like

Tuktuk is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Aegean Dogs e.V. / FAZA Aegina in Berlin.

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 Tuktuk, answered.

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