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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Usko – the one who wants to learn how life really goes → Breed: mixed breed → Gender: male→ Born: 03/2025 → Size / Weight: 60 cm / 35 kg→ Neutered: yes→ Vaccinated: yes→ Identification: Chip→ Compatible with: male dogs and female dogs→ Incompatible with: unknown→ Sponsorships possible: yes Description Usko is still a young dog who hasn't had an easy start. He knows what it's like to live without a stable home, had to figure things out and find his way – and despite that, he's remained a friendly, gentle dog. He's not one to push himself to the front. Usko observes first, looks closely – and when he realizes that someone means him well, he shows how much calm, trust, and warmth are inside him. His anchor is Beba. With her by his side, the world feels a little safer. The two are best friends and a well-coordinated team, supporting each other. Usko hasn't known a home yet. All that's second nature to many dogs – walks, leash walking, everyday life in the house – he still needs to discover. But he brings something that can't be taught: a good heart and the willingness to open up. For Usko, we wish for people who don't expect perfection but see development. People who understand that trust grows – step by step. Who show him that life can be more than just survival. The nicest thing would be for him to walk this path together with Beba.

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Usko – der, der lernen möchte, wie Leben wirklich geht → Rasse: Mischling → Geschlecht: männlich→ Geboren: 03/2025 → Grösse / Gewicht: 60 cm / 35 kg→ Kastriert: ja→ Geimpft: ja→ Kennzeichnung: Chip→ Verträglich mit: Rüden und Hündinnen→ Unverträglich mit: k.A.→ Patenschaften möglich: ja Beschreibung Usko ist noch ein junger Hund, der bisher keinen leichten Start hatte. Er kennt das Leben ohne festen Halt, musste sich orientieren und seinen Weg finden – und ist dabei trotzdem ein freundlicher, sanfter Hund geblieben. Er ist keiner, der sich in den Vordergrund drängt. Usko beobachtet erst, schaut genau hin – und wenn er merkt, dass man es gut mit ihm meint, zeigt er, wie viel Ruhe, Vertrauen und Wärme in ihm stecken. Sein Anker ist Beba. Mit ihr an seiner Seite wirkt die Welt gleich ein Stück sicherer. Die beiden sind beste Freunde und ein eingespieltes Team, das sich gegenseitig Halt gibt. Ein Zuhause kennt Usko bisher nicht. All das, was für viele Hunde selbstverständlich ist – Spaziergänge, Leine laufen, Alltag im Haus – muss er erst noch entdecken. Aber er bringt etwas mit, das man nicht beibringen kann: ein gutes Herz und die Bereitschaft, sich einzulassen. Für Usko wünschen wir uns Menschen, die nicht Perfektion erwarten, sondern Entwicklung sehen wollen. Menschen, die verstehen, dass Vertrauen wächst – Schritt für Schritt. Die ihm zeigen, dass das Leben mehr sein kann als nur Überleben. Am schönsten wäre es für ihn, wenn er diesen Weg gemeinsam mit Beba gehen dürfte. Doc

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V.
Living with Usko
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Usko home

What you'll need for Usko 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
    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 Usko

What life with Usko looks like

Usko is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Usko, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Usko?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Usko on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Usko if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Usko 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 Usko 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 Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Usko 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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