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Alice

Bernese Mountain Dog · Female · Adult · 7 years

Alice is initially a rather shy female dog and meets unfamiliar people with much caution and mistrust. However, if given the time to get to know new situations and people in peace, she gradually shows her loving nature. Especially when a small treat is involved, one can quickly win her heart. Her faithful partner Ron helps a lot in this process. The two give each other security and orientation, which is why Alice is rehomed only together with Ron. Once Alice has gained trust, she loves cuddle hours, plays happily, and enjoys the closeness of her people. For the two, we wish for a quiet, understanding home with people who give them the time to settle in at their own pace.

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Alice ist anfangs eine eher schüchterne Hündin und begegnet fremden Menschen zunächst mit viel Vorsicht und Misstrauen. Gibt man ihr jedoch die Zeit, neue Situationen und Menschen in Ruhe kennenzulernen, zeigt sie nach und nach ihr liebevolles Wesen. Besonders wenn ein kleines Leckerchen im Spiel ist, kann man ihr Herz schnell erobern. Dabei hilft ihr ihr treuer Partner Ron sehr. Die beiden geben sich gegenseitig Sicherheit und Orientierung, weshalb Alice ausschließlich gemeinsam mit Ron vermittelt wird. Hat Alice erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, liebt sie gemeinsame Kuschelstunden, spielt gerne und genießt die Nähe ihrer Menschen. Für die beiden wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges, verständnisvolles Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihnen die Zeit geben, in ihrem Tempo anzukommen.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Herne
Shelter
Tierheim Herne-Wanne
Living with Alice
  • Spayed
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Cared for by Tierheim Herne-Wanne · HerneLearn about Bernese Mountain Dog

Listed 1 month 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 adult bernese mountain dog dog waiting at Tierheim Herne-Wanne in Herne.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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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. Tierheim Herne-Wanne 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 — Tierheim Herne-Wanne 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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 Tierheim Herne-Wanne 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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