How do I contact the shelter about Yuki?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Münster handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Yuki on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Yuki if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Münster 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 Yuki 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 Yuki 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 Münster early rather than rehoming privately; they know Yuki 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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Yuki

Male · Young · 2 years

Shiba-Inu-Mix Yuki probably hadn't experienced much in his life before he arrived at the animal shelter on November 25, 2025. Consequently, new situations still overwhelm him somewhat. Since he tends to defend his resources, we’re looking for a calm household for him—without children—where he’ll be with confident people who can “read” him, set clear boundaries, and continue practicing with him. However, Yuki also likes to show his playful side to his trusted caregivers and hardly causes any problems anymore at the shelter. Nevertheless, it’s important that this issue—defending his sleeping spot and food—be addressed in his new home. As for his interactions with other dogs, Yuki, born on June 27, 2024, gets along well depending on mutual sympathy. The Shiba is an ancient Japanese breed. Its natural habitat was the mountainous region along the Sea of Japan, where it was used for hunting small game and birds. Shibas are exceptionally clever dogs. They impress with their intelligence and independence; they’re also lively, sharp-witted, and loyal. Towards strangers, a Shiba may be somewhat reserved. This breed doesn’t tend to bark incessantly. The Shiba is one of the calmer and more balanced breeds.

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Shiba-Inu-Mix Yuki hat in seinem bisherigen Leben vermutlich nicht viel kennengelernt als er am 25.11.25 ins Tierheim kam. Dementsprechend überfordern ihn neue Situationen noch. Da er zu Ressourcenverteidigung neigt, suchen wir für ihn einen ruhigen Haushalt, ohne Kinder, bei souveränen Menschen, die ihn "lesen" können, ihm klare Grenzen setzen und mit ihm weiterhin üben. Yuki zeigt seinen Bezugspersonen aber auch gerne mal seine alberne Seite und bereitet im Tierheim kaum noch Probleme. Dennoch sollte in seinem neuen Zuhause an dem Thema gearbeitet werden (Schlafplatz und Futter verteidigen). Mit Artgenossen versteht sich Yuki, der am 27.06.2024 geboren ist, je nach Sympathie.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Münster

Shelter

Tierheim Münster

Living with Yuki

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Münster · Münster

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Yuki home

What you'll need for Yuki in week one.

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About Yuki

What life with Yuki looks like

Yuki is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at Tierheim Münster in Münster.

An young 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.

Münster, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Yuki, answered.

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