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Amy

Golden Retriever · Female · Senior · 12 years

A charming 12-year-old Golden Retriever named Amy is searching for a new, caring home after her owner passed away. Despite her advanced age, the sweet grandma is still very fit, incredibly people-oriented and friendly to everyone. She gets along well with most other dogs and can stay alone for hours after an adjustment period. A loving environment without small children is sought for Amy, although considerate teenagers are not a problem. Who has a spot for this wonderful senior on a lifetime basis?

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Die bezaubernde, zwölf Jahre alte Golden Retriever-Dame Amy sucht schweren Herzens nach einem neuen, fürsorglichen Zuhause, nachdem ihr Frauchen verstorben ist. Trotz ihres stolzen Alters ist die süße Omi noch sehr fit, unglaublich menschenbezogen und freundlich zu jedermann. Sie versteht sich mit den meisten anderen Hunden gut und kann nach einer Eingewöhnungszeit auch stundenweise alleine bleiben. Für Amy wird ein liebevolles Umfeld ohne kleine Kinder gesucht, wobei rücksichtsvolle Jugendliche im Teenageralter kein Problem darstellen. Wer hat für diese tolle Seniorin noch ein Plätzchen auf Lebenszeit frei?

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Neuwied
Shelter
Tierheim Neuwied
Living with Amy
  • ✕Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Neuwied · NeuwiedLearn about Golden Retriever →
More dogs in Neuwied →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Amy home

What you'll need for Amy 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 Amy

What life with Amy looks like

Amy is a senior golden retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Neuwied in Neuwied.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

Neuwied, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Amy, answered.

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