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Asti - der Wirbelwind

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Our Asti came to the shelter with her brother Jimmy. While Jimmy is still very shy, Asti has gained some trust in people. You still need peace, patience, and treats to win her little heart. But once the ice is broken, you have a lively and affectionate little companion with whom you have a lot of fun. When walking, she is no longer so shy, but certain things make her a little scared, which makes a safety harness essential at first. A house with a fenced garden would be great for Asti, because we can imagine that a walk might be difficult at first. The new owners should also be active, because Asti has a lot of pepper in her behind. She wouldn't mind a confident dog companion (Asti is very tolerant) ... on the contrary: as a single dog, people with dog experience would be an advantage.

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Unsere Asti kam mit ihrem Bruder Jimmy ins Tierheim. Während Jimmy noch immer sehr schüchtern ist, hat Asti mittlerweile etwas Vertrauen zu den Menschen gefasst. Man braucht trotzdem noch Ruhe, Geduld und Leckerlies, um ihr kleines Herz zu erobern. Ist das Eis aber gebrochen, hat man eine lebenslustige und verschmuste kleine Begleiterin, mit der man sehr viel Spaß hat. Beim Spazierengehen zeigt sie sich nicht mehr ganz so schüchtern, jedoch machen ihr gewisse Dinge etwas Angst, was ein Sicherheitsgeschirr anfangs unverzichtbar macht. Für Asti wäre ein Haus mit eingezäuntem Garten toll, denn wir können uns vorstellen, dass ein Spaziergang die erste Zeit noch schwierig sein könnte. Auch sollten die neuen Dosenöffner aktiv sein, denn Asti hat viel Pfeffer im Popo. Gegen einen souveränen Hundekumpel (Asti ist sehr verträglich) hätte sie keine Einwände ... im Gegenteil: Als Einzelhund wären Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung von Vorteil.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Rheinfelden
Shelter
Tierschutz Rheinfelden
Living with Asti - der Wirbelwind
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Good with dogs
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Asti - der Wirbelwind home

What you'll need for Asti - der Wirbelwind 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 Asti - der Wirbelwind

What life with Asti - der Wirbelwind looks like

Asti - der Wirbelwind is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutz Rheinfelden in Rheinfelden.

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

Rheinfelden, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Asti - der Wirbelwind, answered.

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