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Wotan

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Wotan lived many years on the streets and was fed by an elderly lady. In 2023, dog catchers captured him to be put to sleep mercilessly. We were able to rescue the dear boy, but after a short time, our Wotan escaped and was again a street stray. Last year, he was taken back by our animal protector in Bistrita because Wotan was in danger of being poisoned. Unfortunately, Wotan has to wait on a chain for a new family there because the property is not sufficiently secured for the freedom-loving male. At the foster home, he shows himself to be balanced and peaceful due to his age, but still has enough zest for life to challenge the other dogs to play. The people and also the dogs there appreciate his friendly character with which he encounters everyone. The gentle boy is still not familiar with cats. What can a nice older man with four paws offer us? The question sometimes knocks us down. There are so many arguments for an elderly dog. Wotan is 12 years old, not the youngest. But this means he has nothing to do with the puberty of a young dog - and you with the resulting changes in character. Wotan is finished and grown up. What he will learn from you will remain anchored in his dog's head. Beautiful is the elegant male with his snow-white fur. Occasionally, a few black spots appear, and the distinctive color border of his left eye give him a cunning appearance. Due to his medium size with about 60 cm shoulder height, Wotan is a stately and handsome male who immediately catches the eye. Herd protection dog genes cannot be ruled out in him. Wotan has never lived in a house before. He hopes that you will explain the associated house training to him patiently. Walking on a leash is also foreign to him. Wotan will be able to learn a lot from you. If you help him implement your family rules with positive consistency and warmth of heart, Wotan will soon be the loyal soul of the whole family. Even an adult dog needs some time to get used to you. Professional dog trainers or dog schools that are familiar with older dogs from animal protection will give you good advice. Then the gentle male has the best chance of becoming happy in his old age. Wotan would give everything to spend his old age in dignity. Will you be his people? The ones who give him the feeling of 'family' and whisper to him in the ear in the evening that he is the best dog in the world? Then please contact us via the website and bring Wotan into your midst. Wotan is neutered, vaccinated, chipped, dewormed and flea-free. He will be placed for a fee and with a valid EU pet passport after a positive preliminary check. This dog will be placed together with the association Ein Herz für Streuner e. V. The double listing on both club sides and possibly on advertising portals serves to increase his visibility and thus to find the right home for him faster. There is an exchange with the association. Every inquiry for the dog is directly discussed and forwarded. Attention: We do not place our dogs in Vienna city center! We will take care of the processing as soon as possible!

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Wotan lebte viele Jahre auf der Straße und wurde von einer älteren Dame gefüttert. Im Jahr 2023 fingen Hundefänger ihn ein, um ihn gnadenlos einzuschläfern. Wir konnten den lieben Jungen retten, doch nach kurzer Zeit büxte unser Wotan aus und war erneut ein Straßenstreuner. Letztes Jahr wurde er von unserem Tierschützer in Bistrita wieder aufgenommen, weil Wotan Gefahr lief, vergiftet zu werden. Leider muss Wotan dort an der Kette auf eine neue Familie warten, da das Grundstück für den freiheitsliebenden Rüden nicht ausreichend gesichert ist. In der Pflegestelle zeigt er sich altersbedingt ausgeglichen und friedlich, hat aber noch genug Lebenslust, um die anderen Hunde zum Spielen aufzufordern. Die Menschen und auch die Hunde dort schätzen seinen freundlichen Charakter, mit dem er allen begegnet. Katzen kennt der gutmütige Junge noch nicht. Was kann uns ein netter älterer Herr mit vier Pfoten schon bieten? Die Frage haut uns manchmal um. Dabei gibt es gerade FÜR einen betagten Hund so viele Argumente. Wotan ist mit seinen 12 Jahren nicht mehr der Jüngste. Aber dadurch hat er mit der Pubertät eines Junghundes nichts mehr zu tun – und ihr mit den daraus resultierenden Wesensveränderungen auch nicht. Wotan ist fertig und erwachsen. Was er bei euch lernen wird, bleibt ihm Hundekopf auch verankert. Wunderschön ist der elegante Rüde mit seinem schneeweißen Fell. Vereinzelt tauchen ein paar schwarze Flecken auf, und die aparte farbliche Umrandung seines linken Auges geben ihm ein verschmitztes Aussehen. Durch seine mittlere Größe mit etwa 60 cm Schulterhöhe ist Wotan ein stattlicher und ansehnlicher Rüde, der sofort ins Auge fällt. Herdenschutzhundgene können bei ihm nicht ausgeschlossen werden. Wotan hat bisher nie in einem Haus gelebt. Er hofft somit darauf, dass ihr ihm die damit verbundene Stubenreinheit geduldig erklärt. Auch das Spazierengehen an der Leine ist ihm fremd. Wotan wird mit euch viel lernen können. Wenn ihr ihm mit positiver Konsequenz und Herzenswärme helft, eure Familienregeln umzusetzen, wird Wotan bald die treue Seele der ganzen Familie sein. Auch ein erwachsener Hund benötigt etwas Zeit, um bei euch anzukommen. Professionelle Hundetrainer:innen oder Hundeschulen, die sich mit älteren Hunden aus dem Tierschutz auskennen, greifen euch mit gut umsetzbaren Ratschlägen unter die Arme. Dann hat der sanfte Rüde die besten Chancen, auf seine alten Tage doch noch glücklich zu werden. Wotan würde alles dafür geben, seinen Lebensabend in Würde zu verbringen. Werdet ihr seine Menschen sein? Die, die ihm das Gefühl ‚Familie‘ schenken und die ihm abends ins Ohr flüstern, dass er der beste Hund der Welt ist? Dann nehmt gerne Kontakt über die Website mit uns auf und holt Wotan in eure Mitte. Wotan ist kastriert, geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt und entfloht. Er wird nach positiver Vorkontrolle gegen eine Schutzgebühr und mit gültigem EU-Heimtierausweis vermittelt. Dieser Hund wird gemeinsam mit dem Verein Ein Herz für Streuner e. V. vermittelt. Die doppelte Inserierung auf beiden Vereinsseiten und ggfs. Anzeigenportalen, dient dazu, seine Sichtbarkeit zu erhöhen und so schneller das passende Zuhause für ihn zu finden. Mit dem Verein findet ein enger Austausch statt. Jede Anfrage für den Hund wird direkt abgesprochen und weitergegeben. Achtung: Wir vermitteln unsere Hunde nicht nach Wien ins Stadtzentrum! Wir werden uns so schnell wie möglich um die Bearbeitung kümmern!

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇷🇴Năsăud
Shelter
Arme Hundeseelen
Living with Wotan
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Arme Hundeseelen · NăsăudLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Wotan home

What you'll need for Wotan 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 Wotan

What life with Wotan looks like

Wotan is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Arme Hundeseelen in Năsăud.

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 Romania

Romanian rescues handle the highest volume of cross-border adoptions in the EU. Animals are quarantined and fully vetted before transport. Reputable rescues maintain detailed health records and post-adoption follow-up.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Wotan, answered.

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