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Female · Puppy

Notfall/Fundtiere Our Dogs Our Cats Small Animals Animals Rehomed Furry Friends Unforgettable Animals Rehomed Youth Work Youth Work Appointments News / Events Name: Amanda. Breed: Owtscharka Gender: female, not neutered Birthdate: 2017 In the animal shelter since: January 2026 Second dog: likely Yes Other pets: not known Children: yes Size: large Amanda came to us as a found dog along with two other female dogs at the animal shelter. The independent female dog is familiar with herding work. She is very attached to humans, finds other male dogs okay so far, and probably also other female dogs. She has already met children and found them okay. Her behavior towards other animals is still unknown. She behaves friendly and distant towards strangers, and is very attached to known people. Who can give this wonderful female dog an appropriate new home? We are members: German Animal Protection League e.V. State Animal Protection Association BW e.V. Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and on Sundays and holidays. Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed on Wednesdays and on Sundays and holidays, the phone is not answered.

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Notfall/Fundtiere Unsere Hunde Unsere Katzen Kleintiere Vermittelte Fellchen Wildtierwaisen Unvergessen Vermittelte Fellchen Jugendarbeit Jugendarbeit Termine News / Veranstaltungen Name: Amanda. Rasse: Owtscharka Geschlecht: weiblich, nicht kastriert Geburtsdatum: 2017im Tierheim seit: Januar 2026Zweithund: vermutlich ja andere Haustiere: nicht bekannt Kinder: jaGröße: groß Amanda kam zusammen mit zwei weiteren Hündinnen als Fundhund zu uns ins Tierheim. Die souveräne Hündin kennt die Arbeit an der Herde. Mit Menschen ist sie sehr verbunden, fremde Rüden findet sie bisher in Ordnung, fremde Hündinnen vermutlich auch. Kinder hat sie bereits kennen gelernt und fand diese ok. Ihr Verhalten gegenüber anderen Tieren ist noch nicht bekannt. Fremden gegenüber verhält sie sich freundlich distanziert, bekannten Menschen ist sie sehr verbunden. Wer kann dieser tollen Hündin ein artgerechtes neues Zuhause geben? Wir sind Mitglied: Deutschen Tierschutzbund e.V. Landestierschutzverband BW e.V. Dienstag: UhrSamstag: Montag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag sowie an Sonn- und Feiertagen geschlossen. Mo, Di: UhrDo, Fr: UhrSa: Mittwochs sowie an Sonn- und Feiertagen ist das Telefon nicht besetzt. Notfall/Fundtiere Unsere Hunde Unsere Katzen Kleintiere Vermittelte Fellchen Wildtierwaisen Unvergessen Vermittelte Fellchen Jugendarbeit Jugendarbeit Termine News / Veranstaltungen

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Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Kreistierschutzverein Heidenheim
Living with Amanda
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Kreistierschutzverein Heidenheim · Germany

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Amanda home

What you'll need for Amanda 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 Amanda

What life with Amanda looks like

Amanda is a puppy/kitten dog waiting at Kreistierschutzverein Heidenheim in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Amanda, answered.

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