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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

104996 Antos – male dog, neutered, born ca. 2021, shoulder height ca. 38 cm, in the animal shelter Belchatow since 05.02.2025. ANTOS, at the moment a bit out of shape (he is honestly a real couch potato), but in the animal shelter yard there is simply not much to do. While he runs well on a leash, he could easily lose the winter weight, IF he had his own home and a person as a training partner. He meets us shyly, but can be touched anywhere, he "tolerates" it only, finds being stroked not so great yet. He obviously doesn't know it and we are strangers, so he hides behind his caregiver there for protection (so familiar/trusted people are much better than strangers). A nice guy with a pretty face and a friend who gives him support. He and Kramer (in the animal shelter since 2022, not in our gallery) sit together and give each other support; it was touching to see the two of them snuggling up to each other. He sits with Kramer and other male and female dogs in the yard. (04/2026 B/CS)

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104996 Antos – Rüde, kastriert, geboren ca.2021, Schulterhöhe ca. 38 cm, im Tierheim Belchatow seit 05.02.2025. ANTOS, zur Zeit etwas aus der Form geraten (er ist ehrlich gesagt eine ziemliche Pummelfee), aber im Tierheim-Zwinger gibt es eben nicht viel zu tun. Dabei läuft er gut an der Leine, könnte den Winterspeck also gut abtrainieren, WENN er denn ein eigenes Zuhause hätte und einen Menschen als Trainingspartner. Er begegnet uns schüchtern, lässt sich aber problemlos überall anfassen, er "erträgt " es nur, findet gestreichelt werden noch nicht so super. Er kennt es offensichtlich nicht und wir sind Fremde, da versteckt er sich also lieber hinter seiner Pflegerin, dort sucht er Schutz ( also sind bekannte/vertraute Menschen viel besser als Fremde). Ein lieber Kerl mit hübschen Gesicht und einem Freund, der ihm Halt gibt. Er und Kramer (seit 2022 im Tierheim, nicht in unserer Galerie) sitzen zusammen und geben sich gegenseitig Halt es war rührend, die Beiden zu sehen, wie sie sich aneinander schmiegten. Er sitzt mit Kramer und weiteren Rüden und Hündinnen zusammen im Zwinger. (04/2026 B/CS)

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Dierkshausen
Shelter
Hundehilfe Polen
Living with Unknown
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Hundehilfe Polen · DierkshausenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Unknown home

What you'll need for Unknown in week one.

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  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
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    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
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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

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Unknown

What life with Unknown looks like

Unknown is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Polen in Dierkshausen.

An 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Dierkshausen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Unknown, answered.

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