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Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.

Leichlingen, Germany · 246 animals available

Animals at this shelter

Morris

3 years

German Shepherd

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Blanc

Mixed Breed · small

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Kefir

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Loki

German Shepherd

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Rudi

2 years

Mixed Breed · small

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Basti (II)

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Bobik

9 years

Akita

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Zoran

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Aladin

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Čeda

4 months

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Janusch

2 years

Mixed Breed · small

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Logan

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Barney

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Wolfi

3 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Vendel

5 years

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Klaus (Kartus)

Mixed Breed · small

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Uwe

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Dino

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Pluto

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Pico

Mixed Breed · medium

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Akis

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Otto

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Leffy

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

Pompon

🇩🇪Leichlingen, Germany

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How to adopt from Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.

  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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. directly for specifics.

About

About Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. is a dog rescue based in Leichlingen, Germany. There are currently 24 dogs listed for adoption.

The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed, German Shepherd, and Akita.

The animals currently listed at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. range in age from about 0 to 9 years old. Most are small.

Adoption process

Adopting from Leichlingen

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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.

Nearby

Other shelters in Germany

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Germany. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. located?

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. is in Leichlingen, Germany.

How many animals does Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. have available for adoption?

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. currently has 246 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 24 dogs. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.

How do I adopt an animal from Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.?

Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. 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. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. a verified shelter on TailHarbor?

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.?

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