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Alice

Belgian Malinois · Female · Adult · 6 years

Alice shows friendliness to her people, being clingy and cuddly, but caution is advised when around strangers. She is compatible with other dogs and knows how to handle cats. Age- and breed-wise, Alice is very lively, full of energy, and wants to be physically and mentally stimulated. She loves water, long walks, and runs well on a leash. She has basic commands down and has been regularly trained by a trainer. Alice enjoys playing, fetching balls, and willingly gives her toys back to her trusted people. However, when it comes to food, one must be careful – she does not share it, especially not with other animals. Alice can stay alone for hours. If she was alone in the apartment at night, she barked. She is familiar with car rides, but she reacts panically if she is put in a crate or the tight trunk. When taken out of the car, she tends to snap, so she wears a muzzle in the car and is also accustomed to wearing it in other situations. At the animal shelter, Alice shows territorial and suspicious behavior towards strangers. Upon approach, she reacts with clear defensive behavior, which has led to biting incidents in the past.

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Rasse: Malinois Mischling Geschlecht: weiblich Geburtsdatum: 02/2020 Größe: mittelDie junge Hündin wurde am 08.10.2022 aufgrund einer Trennung abgegeben. Sie kam im Alter von 4 Monaten zu ihrer Familie. Alice zeigt sich mit ihren Menschen freundlich, anhänglich und verschmust, bei Fremden ist jedoch Vorsicht geboten. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie verträglich und kennt auch den Umgang mit Katzen. Alters- und rassetypisch ist Alice sehr lebhaft, voller Energie und möchte köperlich als auch geistig beschäftigt werden. Sie liebt Wasser, lange Spaziergänge und läuft dabei gut an der Leine. Sie beherrscht die Grundkommandos und war regelmäßig im Hundetraining. Alice spielt gerne, apportiert Bälle und gibt ihr Spielzeug bei ihren Bezugspersonen auch freiwillig wieder her. Bei Futter hingegen, muss man aufpassen – das teilt sie nicht vor allem nicht mit Artgenossen. Alice kann stundenweise alleine bleiben. Wenn sie nachts alleine in der Wohnung war, hat sie gebellt. Das Fahren im Auto kennt sie, allerdings reagiert sie panisch, wenn sie in einer Box oder im engen Kofferraum transportiert wird. Beim Rausholen aus dem Auto neigt sie zum Schnappen und trägt deshalb im Auto einen Maulkorb, den sie auch in anderen Situationen gewöhnt ist. Im Tierheim zeigt sich Alice territorial und misstrauisch gegenüber Fremden. Bei Annäherung reagiert sie mit deutlichem Abwehrverhalten, wodurch es in der Vergangenheit auch schon zu Beißvorfällen kam. Alice braucht erfahrene und souveräne Menschen, die Verantwortung übernehmen und die temperamentvolle Hündin ruhig, klar und sicher führen können.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
Living with Alice
  • ✓Good with cats
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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Alice home

What you'll need for Alice in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Alice

What life with Alice looks like

Alice is a medium-sized adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Heilbronn, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alice, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alice?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Heilbronn handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alice on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alice if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Heilbronn will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Alice already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Alice isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierschutzverein Heilbronn early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alice and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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