Tierheim Elmshorn
Elmshorn, Germany · 36 animals available
Animals at this shelter
Wasabi
1 yearPomeranian · small
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Ozzy - Prince of Darkness
4 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Björn
4 yearsEuropean Shorthair · large
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Deamon
American Staffordshire Terrier
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Kunigunde
4 yearsMixed Breed
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Piccolino
4 yearsMixed Breed
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Brownie
2 yearsLabrador Retriever
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Smilla
4 yearsEuropean Shorthair · large
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Lonny
4 yearsGerman Shepherd
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Paula
4 yearsMixed Breed
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Winnie
5 yearsMixed Breed · small
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Coolio
4 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Alfonso
4 yearsMixed Breed · large
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Noelle
8 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Nena
4 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Kuba
1 year🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Tai
2 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Slinky
4 yearsMixed Breed
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Candace
2 years🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Lillemor
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Conroy
4 yearsPit Bull Terrier · large
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Rusty
4 yearsKangal
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Speedy Gonzales
3 yearsEuropean Shorthair · large
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
Yuki
9 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇩🇪Elmshorn, Germany
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How to adopt from Tierheim Elmshorn
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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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.
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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 Elmshorn directly for specifics.
About
About Tierheim Elmshorn
Tierheim Elmshorn is a multi-species shelter based in Elmshorn, Germany. There are currently 12 dogs, 10 cats, and 2 other animals listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are European Shorthair, Mixed Breed, Pomeranian, and American Staffordshire Terrier.
The animals currently listed at Tierheim Elmshorn range in age from about 1 to 9 years old. Most are large.
Adoption process
Adopting from Elmshorn
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 Elmshorn 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 Tierheim Elmshorn
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tierheim Elmshorn located?
Tierheim Elmshorn is in Elmshorn, Germany.
How many animals does Tierheim Elmshorn have available for adoption?
Tierheim Elmshorn currently has 36 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 12 dogs. Plus 10 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Tierheim Elmshorn?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Tierheim Elmshorn directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Tierheim Elmshorn 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 Elmshorn 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 Elmshorn 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 Elmshorn a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Tierheim Elmshorn 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 Elmshorn?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Tierheim Elmshorn directly. Typical fees in Germany cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Tierheim Elmshorn via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.