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Twix

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Visually, a dog that makes you feel tempted to reach into his fluffy red-and-white fur and stroke him extensively. Even the seemingly "pleasant" body size suggests that our Twix would be an easy dog to place. Unfortunately, (dog) life is not always that simple... He came to the shelter as a stray, but the story of how he was found sounded very contrived to us. And despite biting the poor male dogs right off the bat when he first arrived, we did not turn him away. We were too worried that the "finders" might have just let him loose. Twix is an animal who has likely had some distressing experiences. If he panicked, felt cornered, or constrained, he didn't hesitate to create space for himself with his teeth, without any warning. It may sound strange to laypeople, but we, the animal caretakers, were incredibly pleased when he slowly started to growl in advance or show warning signals through body language. Twix can now enjoy being petted and even seeks out affection on his own. Trusted people can restrict him more often. Nonetheless, it's still a long road for Twix; he will probably never be a beginner's dog.

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Optisch ein Hund, bei dem man sich verführt fühlt ins flauschig rot-weiße Fell zu greifen und ausgiebig zu streicheln. Auch die augenscheinlich “angenehme” Körpergröße lässt meinen, unser Twix wäre ein leicht zu vermittelnder Hund. Leider ist das (Hunde-) Leben nicht immer so einfach… Er kam als Fundtier ins Heim, allerdings klang unserer Meinung nach die Story des Fundvorgangs sehr konstruiert. Und trotz, dass er zum Einstand gleich erstmal zu biss, haben wir den armen Rüden nicht abgewiesen. Viel zu groß war unsere Sorge, dass die “Finder” ihn laufen lassen. Twix ist ein Tier, das wohl schon einige leidige Erfahrungen gemacht haben muss. Bekam er Panik, fühlte er sich bedrängt oder eingeschränkt, fackelte er nicht lange und schuf sich ohne Vorwarnung mit den Zähnen Freiraum. Es mag sich für den Laien seltsam anhören, aber wir Tierpfleger haben uns riesig gefreut, als er langsam lernte vorab zu knurren oder körpersprachlich Warnsignale zu zeigen. Twix kann mittlerweile genießen gestreichelt zu werden, fordert von sich aus auch Zuwendung ein. Bezugspersonen dürfen ihn immer öfter einschränken. Nichts desto trotz: Für Twix ist es noch ein langer Weg, er wird wohl nie ein Anfängerhund sein.

Size

Extra large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Baden-Baden

Shelter

Tierheim Baden-Baden

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Twix home

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About Twix

What life with Twix looks like

Twix is an extra-large mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden.

A dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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. 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 Twix, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Twix?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tierheim Baden-Baden handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Twix on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Twix 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 Tierheim Baden-Baden whether they will for Twix, 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 Twix already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Twix. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tierheim Baden-Baden, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Twix isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tierheim Baden-Baden about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Twix 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.