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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Andra has settled in wonderfully at her foster home and has probably already completely forgotten about her life at the Romanian shelter. She loves long nature walks, learns typical behaviors very well, and is great at orienting herself to her primary caregiver. She is very people-oriented, loves to snuggle, and comes to rest well in the house when there’s not much going on around her. Andra always welcomes human visitors to the home with enthusiasm, but sometimes needs a little restraint to ensure the greeting isn’t too overwhelming. She is friendly and compatible with both male and female dogs she has met so far. At first contact, she can be a bit stormy, which may not be to everyone’s liking. She also needs some guidance to learn to slow down and approach more calmly. Andra already handles car rides well and is excited to explore new walking routes. She has a lot of fun using her good sense of smell, for example, in treasure hunts. Andra is looking for a relatively quiet home with dog-experienced people who can provide her with orientation, a kind and clear guidance, and set her some calm and fair boundaries. For the lovable, powerful Malinois, she often has her own ideas and needs to learn to take it easy and control her impulses in certain situations. With people by her side who are aware of the needs and characteristics that Malinois bring, she will surely be a great companion! For Andra, an ideal home would be on the outskirts of a town or in a rural setting. Andra is approximately 6 years old, is neutered, stands about 58 cm tall, and weighs around 27 kg. She will be rehomed through the friends circle of Bruno Pet e.V.

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Andra hat sich auf ihrer Pflegestelle super eingelebt und ihr Leben im rumänischen Shelter an der Kette wohl schon ganz vergessen. Sie liebt lange Spaziergänge in der Natur, lernt rassetypisch gern dazu und orientiert sich toll an ihrer Bezugsperson. Sie ist sehr menschenbezogen, kuschelt gern und kommt im Haus gut zur Ruhe, wenn um sie herum nicht viel los ist. Menschlichen Besuch in der Wohnung empfängt Andra immer gern. Hier muss man sie etwas bremsen, damit der Besuch nicht zu überschwänglich begrüßt wird. Sowohl mit den Rüden als auch mit den Hündinnen, die sie bisher kennengelernt hat, ist sie freundlich und verträglich. Beim ersten Kontakt ist sie stürmisch, was nicht jedem Hund geheuer ist. Auch hier braucht sie etwas Anleitung, um zu lernen, erstmal einen Gang runterzuschalten und sich ruhiger zu nähern. Andra fährt schon prima im Auto mit und freut sich darüber auf Ausflügen neue Spazierwege zu erkunden. Sie hat viel Spaß daran, ihre gute Nase zu benutzen, z.B. bei Leckerchen-Suchspielen. Andra sucht ein eher ruhiges Zuhause bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen, die ihr Orientierung sowie eine wohlwollende und klare Führung geben und ihr ruhig und fair Grenzen vermitteln. Denn die liebenswerte, kräftige Wuchtbrumme hat öfter ihre eigenen Ideen und muss in manchen Situationen noch lernen sich zurückzunehmen und ihre Impulse zu kontrollieren. Mit Menschen an ihrer Seite, die sich bewusst sind, welche Bedürfnisse und Eigenschaften Malinois mitbringen, wird sie ganz sicher eine tolle Gefährtin!Ideal wäre für Andra ein Zuhause am Stadtrand oder in ländlicher Umgebung. Andra ist ca. 6 Jahre alt, ist kastriert, ist 58 cm groß, wiegt ca. 27 kg und wird über den Freundeskreis Bruno Pet e.V. vermittelt. Bei Interesse an Andra kontaktiere ihre Pflegestelle in 33604 Bielefeld gern per WhatsApp oder SMS

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Paderborn
Shelter
Tierheim Paderborn
Living with Andra
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Bringing Andra home

What you'll need for Andra 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 Andra

What life with Andra looks like

Andra is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Paderborn in Paderborn.

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 Andra, answered.

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