Tierheim Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany ยท 68 animals available
Animals at this shelter
Adelgunde
12 years๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Irina
1 year๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Hubertus
12 yearsMixed Breed Cat
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Felizitas
13 yearsMixed Breed Cat
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Kurt
2 yearsMixed Breed Cat
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Merlin
12 yearsMixed Breed Cat
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Spike
14 years๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Ulrich Purzelmann
10 yearsMixed Breed Cat
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Lidwina
5 years๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Alexandra
9 yearsMixed Breed Cat
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Kumpir
15 years๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Timus
7 yearsMixed Breed
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Tyson
5 yearsMixed Breed
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Janosch
3 yearsMixed Breed ยท large
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Privatvermittlung Antar
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Aaron
8 yearsMixed Breed
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Rambo
12 yearsRottweiler ยท medium
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Kira
9 yearsGerman Shepherd
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Leila
6 yearsMixed Breed ยท small
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Sammy
7 yearsMixed Breed
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Sam
6 yearsGerman Shepherd ยท large
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Banjo
7 yearsMixed Breed
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Milow
3 yearsMixed Breed
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
Turbo
8 yearsMixed Breed
๐ฉ๐ชLeipzig, Germany
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About
About Tierheim Leipzig
Tierheim Leipzig is a dog and cat shelter based in Leipzig, Germany. There are currently 13 dogs and 11 cats listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds โ currently among the residents are Mixed Breed, Mixed Breed Cat, German Shepherd, and Rottweiler.
The animals currently listed at Tierheim Leipzig range in age from about 1 to 15 years old. Most are large.
Adoption process
Adopting from Leipzig
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 โฌ250 and โฌ450, covering veterinary preparation.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Tierheim Leipzig directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself โ 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 Tierheim Leipzig
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tierheim Leipzig located?
Tierheim Leipzig is in Leipzig, Germany.
How many animals does Tierheim Leipzig have available for adoption?
Tierheim Leipzig currently has 68 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 13 dogs. Plus 11 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Tierheim Leipzig?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Tierheim Leipzig directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar โ Tierheim Leipzig 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 โฌ250 and โฌ450, covering veterinary preparation.
Can I adopt from Tierheim Leipzig 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. Tierheim Leipzig typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport โ 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 Tierheim Leipzig a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Tierheim Leipzig 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 Tierheim Leipzig?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees โ they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Tierheim Leipzig directly. Typical fees in Germany cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Tierheim Leipzig via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.