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Zen

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Even as a puppy, fate can be so harsh! Zen was abandoned on the roadside with her sister Yuyee. A vigilant truck driver found them and brought them to the shelter. They are completely uncomplicated, totally playful, and very loving. They don't know life in a house, but that shouldn't be a problem to learn. A family, especially one with children, would be wonderful.

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Auch als Welpe kann das Schicksal so hart sein! Zen wurde mit ihrer Schwester Yuyee am Straßenrand ausgesetzt. Ein aufmerksamer LKW Fahrer hat sie gefunden und ins Refugium gebracht. Sie sind völlig unkompliziert, total verspielt und sehr lieb. Das Leben im Haus kennen sie nicht, aber das sollte kein Problem sein es zu lernen. Eine Familie auch gern mit Kindern wäre toll.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V.
Living with Zen
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Zen home

What you'll need for Zen 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 Zen

What life with Zen looks like

Zen is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zen, answered.

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