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Willi

Chihuahua · Male · Senior · 10 years

Das ist Willi und mit seinen geschätzten 10 Jahren gehört er noch lange nicht zu alten Eisen, denn er ist noch sehr sportlich unterwegs. Trotz seiner eingeschränkten Sehfähigkeit (grauer Star) bereitet es ihm keinerlei Schwierigkeiten in fremder Umgebung klar zu kommen und sich zu orientieren. Nach seiner Zahnsanierung und Kastration ist er in eine Pflegefamilie umgezogen und lebt seit kurzen in einem gemischten Rudel und mit Kater Paulchen problemlos zusammen. Der kleine Pinscher-Chihuahua-Mix lässt sich aber trotzdem nicht die Butter vom Brot nehmen,wenn es darum geht, daß er bei seinem Schönheitsschlaf unter seiner Kuscheldecke von einem Kumpel beschnüffelt wird. Willi sollte immer ein Spezialfutter bekommen, da er zu Blasensteinen bzw. Blasenentzündung neigt. Momentan ist er gut eingestellt und es wird versucht ihn mit homöopathischen Globulis zu stabilisieren. Der kleine Kerl ist ein äußerst freundlicher Wegbegleiter der einfach Spaß macht. Willi sucht seinen Menschen der ihn nicht wieder im Stich läßt und den Weg gemeinsam mit ihm geht, er hat es so verdient. Bei ernsthaftem Interesse melden Sie sich gern unter . Dein Name (Pflichtfeld) Deine E-Mail-Adresse (Pflichtfeld) Betreff Deine Nachricht

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel
Living with Willi
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel · GermanyLearn about Chihuahua

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Willi home

What you'll need for Willi 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 Willi

What life with Willi looks like

Willi is a senior chihuahua dog waiting at Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Willi, answered.

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