How do I contact the shelter about Von Privat Luke?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Marburg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Von Privat Luke on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Von Privat Luke if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Marburg 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 Von Privat Luke 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 Von Privat Luke 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 Tierheim Marburg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Von Privat Luke 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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Von Privat Luke

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 6 years

male Border Collie Born 2020 Surrendered Not in the animal shelter! Private placement, contact see below! The animal shelter Cappel in Marburg does not assume any liability for private placement ads or ads from other organizations. ________________________ Here the private ad: Luke is a 5-year-old Border Collie seeking an experienced and loving home. He is a cheerful, well-socialized dog, very eager to learn, and active. At the same time, however, he requires dog-experienced people who can handle his biting behavior and respect his boundaries. Profile Name: Luke | Age: 5 years | Breed: Border Collie | Health: Thyroid medication, rear bite (optically, no limitation), bitten and re-bitten multiple times Character & Behavior • Energetic, cuddly, and loves exercise • Very willing to work, learns quickly, enthusiastic about dog dancing • Calm at home, can be left alone, loves car rides • Generally compatible with other dogs, playful on a long leash • On the leash, he barks and pulls strongly as soon as he sees a dog • Shows biting behavior in stressful situations (resources, confinement) → often wears a muzzle • With sovereign handling and clear structures, he is a faithful companion • needs security and quietness, he is insecure and anxious. Desired Home Luke seeks dog-experienced people who enjoy training, can read his signals, and bring understanding for muzzle training as well as resource issues. Families with small children are not suitable for Luke. Luke has so much love and enthusiasm to give when he finds the right home. ________________________ (As of 06.01.2026) (Click images to view them in full size!) Tags:

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männlich Border Collie Geboren 2020 Abgabetier Nicht im Tierheim! Privatvermittlung, Kontakt s. unten! Das Tierheim Cappel in Marburg übernimmt keine Gewähr für private Vermittlungsanzeigen und Anzeigen anderer Vereine. ________________________ Hier die Privatanzeige: Luke ist ein 5-jähriger Border Collie, der ein erfahrenes und liebevolles Zuhause sucht. Er ist ein fröhlicher, verschmuster Hund, sehr lernfreudig und aktiv. Gleichzeitig benötigt er jedoch hundeerfahrene Menschen, die mit seinem Beißverhalten umgehen können und seine Grenzen respektieren. Steckbrief Name: Luke | Alter: 5 Jahre | Rasse: Border Collie | Gesundheit: Schilddrüsenmedikation, Rückbiss (optisch, keine Einschränkung), mehrfach gebissen und nachgefasst Charakter & Verhalten • Lebensfroh, verschmust und liebt Bewegung • Sehr arbeitswillig, lernt schnell, begeistert von Dog Dancing • Zuhause ruhig, kann alleine bleiben, liebt Autofahren • Mit Hunden grundsätzlich verträglich, an langer Leine verspielt • An der leine bellt und zieht er stark, sobald er einen Hund sieht • In Stresssituationen (Ressourcen, Enge) hat er Beißverhalten gezeigt → trägt oft Maulkorb • Mit souveräner Führung und klaren Strukturen ein treuer Begleiter • braucht Sicherheit und Ruhe, er ist unsicher und ängstlich. Wunschzuhause Luke sucht hundeerfahrene Menschen, die Freude am Training haben, seine Signale lesen können und Verständnis für Maulkorbtraining sowie Ressourcenproblematik mitbringen. Für Familien mit kleinen Kindern ist er nicht geeignet. Luke hat so viel Liebe und Lebensfreude zu geben, wenn er in die richtigen Hände kommt. ________________________ (Stand 06.01.2026) (Bilder anklicken um sie in voller Größe zu sehen!) Zurück zur Übersicht Tags: Hunde 2-6 Jahre, Mittelgroße Hunde

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Marburg

Shelter

Tierheim Marburg

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About Von Privat Luke

What life with Von Privat Luke looks like

Von Privat Luke is a medium-sized adult border collie dog waiting at Tierheim Marburg in Marburg.

An 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 Von Privat Luke, answered.

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