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Xanthos

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Xanthos will be rehomed through a friendly organization, we provide here mediation assistance. Xanthos will be rehomed through a friendly organization, we provide here mediation assistance. Xanthos is a friendly, social Rüde who has been living in the animal shelter in Romania for already 3 years. He is a very loving, lively dog who is very people-oriented and very cuddly. He wants to please and do everything right. He is a very social dog who gets along wonderfully with other dogs and is also very affectionate towards cats.

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Xanthos wird �ber einen befreundeten Verein vermittelt, wir leisten hier Vermittlungshilfe. Xanthos wird �ber einen befreundeten Verein vermittelt, wir leisten hier Vermittlungshilfe. Xanthos ist ein freundlicher, sozialer R�de, der nun schon seit 3 Jahren im Tierheim in Rum�nien lebt. Er ist ein sehr lieber, lebensfroher Hunde, der dem Menschen sehr zugewandt ist und sehr verschmust ist. Er m�chte gefallen und alles richtig machen. Er ist ein sehr sozialer Hund, der sich super mit anderen Hunden vertr�gt und auch mit Katzen sehr lieb ist. Mit seinen Hundekumpels spielt er ausgelassen und fr�h

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Mainz
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V.
Living with Xanthos
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V. · MainzLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Xanthos home

What you'll need for Xanthos 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 Xanthos

What life with Xanthos looks like

Xanthos is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V. in Mainz.

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. 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 Xanthos, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Xanthos?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Xanthos on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Xanthos if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Santorini 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Xanthos 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 Xanthos 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 Santorini e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Xanthos 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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