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Zack

Mixed Breed · Male

General Name: Zack Gender: male dog neutered: Yes, in travel arrangements neutered Born approximately: Size approximately: Location: Shelter in Sighetu since Patrons: No reserved: No Character Zack shows himself to the Volunteers in the Shelter as a very intelligent male dog. He needs a consistent education and leadership from experienced dog people who can train him properly. Gets along well with other animals in the public animal shelter. Compatibility with other animals can be tested with cats. Past Nothing is known about his past. He probably comes from the street or was abandoned there. Notes The parent animals are not known, so no information can be given about the included breeds.

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Allgemein Name: Zack Geschlecht: Rüde Kastriert: Bei Ausreise kastriert Geboren ca. : Größe ca. : Aufenthaltsort: Shelter in Sighetu seit Paten: nein reserviert: nein Charakter Zack zeigt sich mit den Volunteers im Shelter als sehr intelligenter Rüde. Er braucht eine konsequente Erziehung und Führung von hundeerfahrene Menschen, die mit ihm richtig trainieren. Mit Artgenossen im öffentlichen Tierheim verträgt er sich gut. Verträglichkeit mit Katzen kann getestet werden. Vergangenheit Über die Vergangenheit ist uns nichts bekannt. Vermutlich kommt er von der Straße oder wurde dort ausgesetzt. Hinweise Die Elterntiere sind nicht bekannt, sodass zu den enthaltenen Rassen keine Auskunft gegeben werden kann.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Dorsten
Shelter
Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V.
Living with Zack
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. · DorstenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Zack home

What you'll need for Zack 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Zack

What life with Zack looks like

Zack is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. in Dorsten.

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 Zack, answered.

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