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Wotan

Rottweiler · Male · Senior · 14 years

Black and Tan Coonhound-Rottweiler-Mix male dog, unneutered born 05/2012 sponsorship:

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Jagdhund-Rottweiler-Mix Rüde, unkastriert geb. 05/2012 Patenschaft: Sascha Gyr Jonna Kuhn

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Linxbachhof
Living with Wotan
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Linxbachhof · GermanyLearn about Rottweiler

Listed 3 months 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 senior rottweiler dog waiting at Tierheim Linxbachhof 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 Wotan, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Wotan?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Linxbachhof 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 — Tierheim Linxbachhof 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 Tierheim Linxbachhof 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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