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Tierheim Detmold

Detmold, Germany · 43 animals available

Animals at this shelter

Minka

12 years

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Rambo

11 years

Mixed Breed · medium

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Ian

10 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Weitere Hunde

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Mira

4 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Alisha

4 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Ozzy

8 years

Mixed Breed · extra large

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Chicko

9 years

Mixed Breed · extra large

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Kira

11 years

Mixed Breed · medium

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Selene

3 years

Mixed Breed · medium

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Alfie

5 years

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · large

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Ragnar

2 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Jonas

2 years

English Bulldog · large

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Hugo

3 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Lena

10 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Bruschetta

5 years

Mixed Breed · medium

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Lotta

8 years

Mixed Breed · medium

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Argos

5 years

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

Katzenkinder

4 months

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Detmold, Germany

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How to adopt from Tierheim Detmold

  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 Tierheim Detmold directly for specifics.

About

About Tierheim Detmold

Tierheim Detmold is a dog and cat shelter based in Detmold, Germany. There are currently 16 dogs and 3 cats listed for adoption.

The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and English Bulldog.

The animals currently listed at Tierheim Detmold range in age from about 0 to 12 years old. Most are large.

Adoption process

Adopting from Detmold

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 Tierheim Detmold directly using the contact details 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 Tierheim Detmold

Nearby

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Tierheim Detmold 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 Tierheim Detmold located?

Tierheim Detmold is in Detmold, Germany.

How many animals does Tierheim Detmold have available for adoption?

Tierheim Detmold currently has 43 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 16 dogs. Plus 3 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.

How do I adopt an animal from Tierheim Detmold?

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

Tierheim Detmold 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 Detmold?

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