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Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany · 35 animals available

Animals at this shelter

Kong

10 years

Belgian Malinois · large

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

Mauricio

4 years

Podenco

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

Perla

3 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

Herr Nielson

10 years

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

Frau Nielson

10 years

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

Lando

1 year

Mixed Breed · small

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

Cosima

7 years

English Bulldog · large

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

Tom

6 years

Chihuahua

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

Jerry

6 years

Chihuahua

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

Zoro

1 year

British Shorthair

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

Luna

11 years

Beagle

🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany

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How to adopt from Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg

  1. 1

    Find a match

    Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.

  2. 2

    Get in touch

    Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.

  3. 3

    Application

    Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.

  4. 4

    Meet & greet

    Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.

  5. 5

    Home check

    Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.

  6. 6

    Adoption day

    Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.

Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg directly for specifics.

About

About Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg

Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg is a dog and cat shelter based in Hamburg, Germany. There are currently 10 dogs and 1 cat listed for adoption.

The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed, Chihuahua, Belgian Malinois, and Podenco.

The animals currently listed at Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg range in age from about 1 to 11 years old. Most are large.

Adoption process

Adopting from Hamburg

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.

When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.

For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Germany, see our Germany import guide.

At a glance

Breeds currently at Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg located?

Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg is in Hamburg, Germany.

How many animals does Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg have available for adoption?

Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg currently has 35 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 10 dogs. Plus 1 cat. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.

How do I adopt an animal from Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg?

Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.

Can I adopt from Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg if I live in another country?

Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.

Is Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg a verified shelter on TailHarbor?

Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.

What is the adoption fee at Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg?

TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg directly. Typical fees in Germany cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.