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Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 3 years

Alina – a gentle Labrador lady is looking for you. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-234 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-27 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:35% 45%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-235 > Location: At the animal shelter in Slavonski Brod, Croatia Breed: Labrador mix Gender: female, spayed Date of birth: approximately 3 years old (May 2026) Shoulder height: approximately 50 cm / approximately 20 kg Compatibility with cats: unknown Single or second dog: ideal environment: outskirts of town, rural Suitable for: ambitious first-time dog owners .fusion-body .fusion-button Go directly to self-disclosure .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-236 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-27 Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-237 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container If you see Alina today, you’d never guess her story. You’d see a beautiful dog with creamy-colored fur, an extraordinary pink nose, and that friendly gaze that instantly melts anyone’s heart. A dog who loves going for walks, enjoys the company of other dogs, and with her calm demeanor immediately wins people over. Nothing about her seems heavy or burdensome. And yet, her start in life was anything but easy. Alina was found together with her brother in a field. The two were left entirely on their own, struggling every day just to survive. When help finally arrived, her brother was already gone—he had been shot. She survived by eating whatever she could find: garbage, food scraps, anything that might somehow help her make it through another day. Perhaps that’s why she learned to be cautious. When animal rescuers tried to take her into care, it took a long time for her to trust them. People initially didn’t seem reliable to her at all. Even today, Alina isn’t one of those dogs who immediately jumps onto the lap of every stranger. Instead, she decides herself whether she wants to give her heart away. Once you’ve won her heart, you’ll meet an incredibly gentle, loving, and social dog. Alina loves walks, gets along wonderfully with other animals, and feels especially comfortable when another dog is by her side. A confident canine companion would certainly make her transition into a new life much easier. What Alina is looking for isn’t pity—she’s looking for people who recognize her quiet qualities. People who understand that trust sometimes doesn’t happen in seconds, but rather in small moments shared together. People who can finally show her that a home isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling. Because although life has given Alina many reasons to turn away from the world, she’s managed to preserve something truly special—and perhaps that’s precisely what’s most impressive about her. .fusion-body .fusion-button Interested in adopting? (Click here) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-238 > only screen and (max-width:1015px) {.fusion-body .f

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Alina – sanfte Labrador Dame such dich .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-317 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-36 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:35% 45%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-318 > Aufenthaltsort: Im Tierheim in Slavonski Brod, Kroatien Rasse: Labrador Mischling Geschlecht: weiblich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: ca. 3 Jahre alt (05.2026) Schulterhöhe: ca. 50 cm / ca. 20 kg Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich geeignet für: Ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-319 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-36 Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-320 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Wenn man Alina heute sieht, würde man ihre Geschichte niemals erraten. Man sieht eine wunderschöne Hündin mit cremefarbenem Fell, einer außergewöhnlichen rosa Nase und diesem freundlichen Blick, der jeden sofort weich werden lässt. Eine Hündin, die gerne spazieren geht, die die Gesellschaft anderer Hunde genießt und die mit ihrer ruhigen Art sofort Sympathien sammelt. Nichts an ihr wirkt schwer. Und doch war ihr Start ins Leben alles andere als leicht. Alina wurde gemeinsam mit ihrem Bruder auf einem Feld gefunden. Die beiden waren auf sich allein gestellt und kämpften jeden Tag ums Überleben. Als Hilfe schließlich kam, lebte ihr Bruder bereits nicht mehr – er war erschossen worden. Sie überlebte, indem sie fraß, was sie finden konnte. Müll. Essensreste. Alles, was irgendwie half, den nächsten Tag zu erreichen. Vielleicht hat sie deshalb gelernt, vorsichtig zu sein. Als die Tierschützer sie sichern wollten, brauchte es lange, bis sie Vertrauen fassen konnte. Menschen waren für sie zunächst nichts Verlässliches. Und auch heute noch gehört Alina nicht zu den Hunden, die jedem Fremden sofort auf den Schoß klettern. Und dann entscheidet sie, ob sie ihr Herz verschenken möchte. Hat man dieses Herz einmal gewonnen, begegnet man einer unglaublich sanften, liebenswerten und sozialen Hündin. Alina liebt Spaziergänge, versteht sich hervorragend mit anderen Tieren und fühlt sich besonders wohl, wenn ein anderer Hund an ihrer Seite ist. Ein souveräner Hundekumpel würde ihr den Start in ein neues Leben sicher deutlich erleichtern. Was Alina sucht, ist kein Mitleid. Sie sucht Menschen, die ihre leisen Qualitäten erkennen. Menschen, die verstehen, dass Vertrauen manchmal nicht in Sekunden entsteht, sondern in kleinen gemeinsamen Momenten. Menschen, die ihr endlich zeigen, dass ein Zuhause nicht nur ein Ort ist, sondern ein Gefühl. Denn obwohl das Leben Alina viele Gründe gegeben hat, sich von der Welt abzuwenden, hat sie sich etwas ganz Besonderes bewahrt: Und vielleicht ist genau das das Beeindruckendste an ihr. .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-321 > only screen and (max-width:1015px) {.fusion-body .f

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Nordic Strays e.V.
Living with Alina
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · GermanyLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Alina home

What you'll need for Alina in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Alina

What life with Alina looks like

Alina is a small young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

An young 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 Alina, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alina?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Nordic Strays e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alina if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Nordic Strays e.V. 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 Alina 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 Alina 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 Nordic Strays e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alina 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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