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Washington

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Washington was born around April 2022, stands 50 cm tall and weighs 18 kg. He ended up in a public shelter in Portugal. Our partner animal shelter in Portugal took him out of there and has taken him in. Washington is a warm and friendly little guy – he is very open and loves to move around. He gets along very well with other dogs. A cat test has not yet been done. He loves to play – preferably, of course, in the company of a person who shares the joy with him. Where will this great boy get his well-deserved fresh start and finally find his partner for life? We look forward to your inquiry! He has been examined by a veterinarian, dewormed, deflead, microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, and tested for Mediterranean diseases including leishmaniasis, and has an EU pet passport and Traces. The adoption fee is 595.

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Washington ist ca. im April 2022 geboren, 50 cm groß und wiegt 18 kg. Er ist in Portugal in einem öffentlichem Shelter gelandet. Unser Partnertierheim in Portugal hat ihn dort rausgeholt und bei sich aufgenommen. Washington ist ein herzliches und freundliches Kerlchen – er ist sehr aufgeschlossen und bewegt sich gerne. Mit anderen Hunden ist er sehr gut verträglich. Ein Katzentest wurde noch nicht gemacht. Er liebt es zu spielen – am liebsten natürlich im Beisein eines Menschen der mit ihm die Freude teilt. Wo bekommt dieser tolle Rüde seinen verdienten Neustart und findet endlich seinen Partner für’s Leben? Wir freuen uns auf eure Anfrage! Er ist tierärztlich untersucht, entwurmt, entfloht, gechipt, geimpft, kastriert, auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten inkl. Leishmaniose getestet, mit EU Pass und Traces. Die Schutzgebühr beträgt 595.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierrettung International e.V.

Living with Washington

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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Bringing Washington home

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About Washington

What life with Washington looks like

Washington is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierrettung International e.V. in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Washington, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Washington?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierrettung International e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Washington on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Washington if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierrettung International 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Washington 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 Washington 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 Tierrettung International e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Washington 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.