Not confirmed since October 23, 2026

Whitey

Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Whitey sucht ein erfahrenes Zuhause Whitey kam gemeinsam mit seinem Sohn Felix zu uns und zeigte sich anfangs sehr verunsichert und �ngstlich. Neues machte ihm gro�e Sorgen und es brauchte Zeit, bis er Vertrauen fassen konnte. Doch Whitey hat sich toll entwickelt: Heute zeigt er sich deutlich selbstbewusster, trifft eigenst�ndig Entscheidungen und wird immer sicherer im Alltag.Bei fremden Menschen ist Whitey zun�chst vorsichtig und braucht etwas Zeit zum Kennenlernen. Hat man jedoch sein Vertrauen gewonnen, genie�t er Aufmerksamkeit, N�he und Streicheleinheiten sehr.Mit anderen Hunden ist Whitey nur bedingt vertr�glich. Im sozialen Umgang hat er noch Nachholbedarf und ben�tigt Menschen, die ihn souver�n anleiten und ihm klare Strukturen geben.Spazierg�nge liebt Whitey sehr. An der Leine l�uft er bereits gut, dennoch darf er weiterhin lernen und gemeinsam mit seinen Menschen wachsen.F�r Whitey w�nschen wir uns verantwortungsvolle, geduldige und einf�hlsame Menschen � gerne mit Terrier-E

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Franziskushof e.V.

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Franziskushof e.V. · Germany

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Whitey home

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About Whitey

What life with Whitey looks like

Whitey is an adult dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Franziskushof 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 Whitey, answered.

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