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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

August 2026 Donation Barometer: Castration Costs Annette D. The donations received so far have been used for veterinary treatments. Dinah Rebecca B. €200 Belinski F. €150 Gerhard B. €150 Dinah Rebecca B. €100 Update 20.04.26 – If not now, when?? Yoda has now been castrated. The blood test that was also arranged shows that he is in excellent health, hooray! His teeth have been cleaned and are all fine. The handsome boy is house-trained and is becoming more and more lively. Wouldn't it be wonderful if he could celebrate his 9th birthday in his own home? He is now ready: Yoda is no longer the frightened dog he was at first. After his castration, he has actually become more open. He now comes curiously into the kitchen or living room and looks to see what's going on there. Or he wants to go into the garden. There, too, he lies down quite relaxed in good weather and enjoys the fresh air. Video: April 2026 Yoda loves going for walks on a loose leash. While doing so, he constantly seeks eye contact with his foster mom – it doesn't get any better than that. We're sure that many a dog lover has this inward-focused attention on their wish list 😉 When other dogs approach him, Yoda stops. He shows no fear, but also no particular interest. He neither barks nor avoids them. If something should seem suspicious to him (which doesn't happen often), he makes himself a little small. You just need to say to him, "It's all right, let's keep going," and he is immediately relaxed again on the walk. For he has learned that he may trust. This is a very important and big step, one that has to be earned. Putting on the harness is still somewhat exciting for him, but he allows it. Yoda is really just sweet, undemanding and free of any aggression. His posture can sometimes look frightened or insecure, but it isn't. When he mentally "arrives" in his family and receives affirmation and lots of love, he will adopt a self-confident and proud bearing – his foster mom is absolutely certain of that! Yoda fits into any family, whether with children or in a senior household – as long as he gets plenty of attention and nice walks. After the long years in the canile, he has truly earned it. Update 03.02.26 – News about Yoda Yoda is thawing out very slowly, step by step. The 8 long years in the canile, without any external stimuli, cannot be undone overnight; they have left a lasting mark on this shy male dog. That is why we would like to highlight his positive development, which is steadily moving forward and growing! The starting point: Yoda had a difficult start through no fault of his own. On arrival he was completely overwhelmed by all the new impressions raining down on him. Putting on the harness seemed suspicious to him, so he shied away. Then came New Year's Eve, which was the ultimate disaster for him. The firecrackers started days beforehand and continued until several days after the new year. Understandably, Yoda was afraid to go into the garden. In his distress, he therefore soiled inside the apartment for some time. He ate his food only in front of his dog bed and only when he was alone and no one was watching him – very typical behavior for an insecure dog. Mirrors were so unsettling to him that he didn't dare walk past them. Yoda's foster mom is experienced and came up with a solution: she promptly stuck window film onto the mirrors, and life became a little easier. Currently: In the house he mostly lies in his dog bed, but every now and then he peeks around the corner into the living room. If you speak to him, he withdraws again. What matters most, however, is that Yoda comes of his own accord and seeks contact. He just needs a little more courage. But it's coming! He is no longer as nervous when he eats while being watched. Next point, with a catch: the harness, he now lets...

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August 2026 Spendenbarometer Kastrationskosten Annette D. Die bisher eingegangenen Spenden wurden für tierärztliche Behandlungen eingesetzt. Dinah Rebecca B. 200,-€ Belinski F. 150,-€ Gerhard B. 150,-€ Dinah Rebecca B. 100,-€ Update 20.04.26 - Wenn nicht jetzt, wann dann?? Yoda wurde nun kastriert. Die ebenfalls veranlasste Blutuntersuchung zeigt, dass er kerngesund ist, hurra! Seine Zähne wurden gereinigt und sind alle in Ordnung. Der Hübsche ist stubenrein und wird immer munterer. Da wäre es doch schön, wenn er seinen 9. Geburtstag in seinem eigenen Zuhause feiern könnte, oder? Er ist nun bereit: Yoda ist nicht mehr der verschüchterte Hund, der er anfangs war. Nach seiner Kastration ist er tatsächlich offener geworden. Er kommt nun neugierig in die Küche oder ins Wohnzimmer und schaut, was sich dort so tut. Oder er möchte in den Garten. Auch dort bleibt er bei schönem Wetter ganz entspannt liegen und genießt die frische Luft. Video: April 2026 Yoda geht sehr gerne spazieren und das an lockerer Leine. Dabei sucht er ständig Blickkontakt zu seiner Pflegemama – besser geht es nicht. Wir sind sicher, dass so mancher Hundefreund diesen nach innen gerichteten Fokus noch auf seiner Wunschliste hat 😉 Wenn andere Hunde auf ihn zukommen, bleibt Yoda stehen. Er zeigt keine Angst, aber auch kein besonders großes Interesse. Weder bellt er noch weicht er aus. Wenn ihm doch einmal etwas suspekt vorkommen sollte (was nicht oft passiert), macht er sich etwas klein. Man muss man einfach nur zu ihm sagen: „Alles gut, wir gehen weiter“ und sofort ist er wieder locker unterwegs. Denn er hat gelernt, dass er vertrauen darf. Ein sehr wichtiger und großer Schritt, den man sich jedoch erarbeiten muss. Das Anlegen des Geschirrs ist für ihn immer noch etwas aufregend, aber er lässt es zu. Yoda ist wirklich nur lieb, anspruchslos und ohne jede Aggression. Seine Körperhaltung mag zuweilen verängstigt bzw. unsicher aussehen, ist es aber nicht. Wenn er in seiner Familie mental „ankommt“, Bestätigung und viel Liebe erhält, wird er eine selbstbewusste und stolzere Haltung einnehmen - da ist seine Pflegemama absolut sicher! Yoda passt in jede Familie, ob mit Kindern oder in einen Seniorenhaushalt - Hauptsache er bekommt jede Menge Zuwendung und schöne Spaziergänge. Das hat er nach den langen Jahren im Canile wirklich verdient. Update 03.02.26- Neues von Yoda Yoda taut ganz langsam auf, Schrittchen für Schrittchen. Die 8 langen Jahre im Canile, ohne jeden Außenreiz, kann man nicht über Nacht ungeschehen machen; sie haben den schüchternen Rüden nachhaltig geprägt. Deshalb möchten wir gerne seine positive Entwicklung hervorheben, die stetig im Fluss ist und wächst! Die Ausgangslage: Yoda hatte unverschuldet einen schweren Start: Bei Ankunft war er völlig überfordert mit all den neuen Eindrücken, die auf ihn einprasselten. Geschirr anlegen war ihm suspekt, da wich er aus. Dann kam Silvester, für ihn der Supergau. Schon Tage vorher ging es los mit der Knallerei, bis einige Tage nach dem Jahreswechsel. Yoda hatte verständlicherweise Angst, in den Garten zu gehen. In seiner Not löste er sich deshalb einige Zeit lang in der Wohnung. Sein Futter nahm er ausschließlich vor seinem Hundebett an und fraß nur, wenn er allein war und niemand ihn beobachtete. Ein ganz typisches Verhalten bei einem unsicheren Hund. Spiegel waren ihm so unheimlich, dass er sich nicht traute, daran vorbeizugehen. Yodas Pflegemama ist erfahren und ließ sich etwas einfallen: Sie klebte kurzerhand Fensterfolie auf die Spiegel und schon war das Leben etwas leichter. Aktuell: Im Haus liegt er meist in seinem Hundebett, schaut aber immer mal wieder um die Ecke ins Wohnzimmer. Spricht man ihn an, zieht er sich wieder zurück. Entscheidend ist aber, dass Yoda aus freien Stücken kommt und Kontakt sucht. Es fehlt nur noch ein Fitzelchen Mut. Aber das wird! Inzwischen ist er nicht mehr so nervös, wenn er frisst und dabei beobachtet wird. Nächster Punkt mit einem Haken dran. Das Geschirr lässt er sich nun

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
saving dogs e.V.
Living with Yoda
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by saving dogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Yoda home

What you'll need for Yoda in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Yoda

What life with Yoda looks like

Yoda is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at saving dogs e.V. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Yoda, answered.

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