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Amy

Shar Pei · Female · Senior · 9 years

Amy – Trust Takes Time Amy has been with us at the animal shelter for several years. When she first arrived, her past had left her deeply burdened and very difficult to handle. She had great difficulties with people and other dogs and came with serious trust issues. Through consistent, patient training and, above all, by learning to understand and respect Amy and her limits, she has developed in an incredibly positive way. Today, Amy has a close circle of caregivers and volunteer dog walkers whom she has known for years. She has built trust with these people, is very happy to see her familiar companions, and will stick with them through thick and thin. Two of her long-time dog walkers, for example, regularly accompany her to veterinary appointments because of her chronic ear condition – and Amy now handles this really well too. With new people, however, Amy needs a great deal of time. Anyone who wants to win her trust must be prepared for a long getting-to-know-you phase. Amy is not a dog you should simply touch at the first few meetings. She wants to decide for herself when closeness is acceptable. Respect, patience, and restraint are therefore the most important prerequisites for building a relationship with her. Living in a home will also be something Amy has to get to know again. She has occasionally been allowed to go home with her familiar companions for a few hours or days, but she has now lived in the shelter for many years and is accustomed to daily life in a kennel. The transition to a home of her own will likely be a big challenge for her at first and will need time and understanding. Amy cannot be placed with other dogs. She is not generally incompatible with dogs and can go for walks with carefully selected dogs or spend time in a meadow with them. However, we do not consider a permanent canine companion in her home to be a good idea. Cats and children are also out of the question for Amy. She chases cats with a very serious intent to kill. Children would be too risky given her insecurity and her limits. For Amy, we wish for a quiet home with one or two experienced people who take her exactly as she is – people who expect nothing from her that she cannot give, who respect her limits, and who put no pressure on her. Amy no longer has to prove anything to anyone. Over the past years she has learned an incredible amount and developed wonderfully. Now we wish for her people who simply give her more good time together – with security, respect, patience, and a great deal of understanding.

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Amy – Vertrauen braucht Zeit Amy ist bereits seit mehreren Jahren bei uns im Tierheim. Als sie zu uns kam, war sie aufgrund ihrer Vorgeschichte stark vorbelastet und nur sehr schwer händelbar. Sie hatte große Schwierigkeiten mit Menschen und anderen Hunden und brachte massive Vertrauensprobleme mit. Durch konsequentes, geduldiges Training und vor allem dadurch, dass wir gelernt haben, Amy und ihre Grenzen zu verstehen und zu respektieren, hat sie sich unglaublich positiv entwickelt. Heute hat Amy einen festen Kreis aus Pflegern und ehrenamtlichen Gassigehern, die sie seit Jahren kennt. Zu diesen Menschen hat sie Vertrauen aufgebaut, freut sich sehr über ihre Bezugspersonen und geht mit ihnen durch dick und dünn. Zwei ihrer langjährigen Gassigeher begleiten sie beispielsweise regelmäßig zu ihren Tierarztterminen aufgrund ihrer chronischen Ohrenerkrankung – auch das meistert Amy mittlerweile richtig gut. Bei neuen Menschen braucht Amy allerdings sehr, sehr viel Zeit. Wer ihr Vertrauen gewinnen möchte, muss sich auf eine lange Kennenlernphase einstellen. Amy ist kein Hund, den man bei den ersten Treffen einfach anfassen sollte. Sie möchte selbst entscheiden, wann Nähe für sie in Ordnung ist. Respekt, Geduld und Zurückhaltung sind deshalb die wichtigsten Voraussetzungen, um mit ihr eine Beziehung aufzubauen. Auch das Leben in einem Zuhause müsste Amy erst wieder kennenlernen. Sie durfte zwar gelegentlich stundenweise oder tageweise mit zu ihren Bezugspersonen nach Hause, lebt aber inzwischen seit vielen Jahren im Tierheim und ist den Alltag im Zwinger gewohnt. Die Umstellung auf ein eigenes Zuhause wird daher vermutlich zunächst eine große Herausforderung für sie sein und braucht entsprechend Zeit und Verständnis. Amy kann nicht zu anderen Hunden vermittelt werden. Sie ist nicht grundsätzlich unverträglich und kann mit ausgewählten Hunden spazieren gehen oder sich zeitweise auf einer Wiese aufhalten. Einen dauerhaften Hundepartner in ihrem Zuhause sehen wir für sie jedoch nicht als sinnvoll an. Katzen und Kinder kommen für Amy ebenfalls nicht infrage. Katzen jagt sie mit sehr ernsthafter Tötungsabsicht. Kinder wären aufgrund ihrer Unsicherheit und ihrer Grenzen zu riskant. Für Amy wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause bei ein bis zwei erfahrenen Menschen, die sie genau so nehmen, wie sie ist. Menschen, die nichts von ihr erwarten, was sie nicht leisten kann, ihre Grenzen respektieren und ihr keinen Druck machen. Amy muss niemandem mehr etwas beweisen. Sie hat in den vergangenen Jahren unglaublich viel gelernt und sich toll entwickelt. Jetzt wünschen wir uns für sie Menschen, die ihr einfach noch eine schöne gemeinsame Zeit schenken – mit Sicherheit, Respekt, Geduld und ganz viel Verständnis.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Düren und Umgebung
Living with Amy
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Düren und Umgebung · GermanyLearn about Shar Pei →

Listed 6 months 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 large senior shar pei dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Düren und Umgebung in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Tierschutzverein Düren und Umgebung 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 — Tierschutzverein Düren und Umgebung 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 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 Tierschutzverein Düren und Umgebung 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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