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Asya

Kangal · Female · Senior · 9 years

Our Asya was loved and well-treated, but unfortunately her owner fell ill and could no longer keep her. She is a strong female dog and seeks her peers.Asya goes for walks with her familiar staff and volunteers, and she chooses her people carefully, preferring polite, not "overbearing" people with a fine sense for canine personalities. The walks themselves can be relaxed and laid-back, and sometimes more active and physically demanding, as the Turkish lady has her own route she wants to stick to, territorially speaking. Otherwise, Asya is clingy and very cuddly, forming a close bond with her people. Rassetypically, Asya is watchful, reliable, and very loyal.

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Unsere Asya wurde geliebt und gut behandelt, aber leider erkrankte ihr Halter, und er konnte sie nicht mehr behalten.Sie ist ein starkes Hundemädel und sucht ihresgleichen.Asya geht bei uns mit ihr vertrauten Mitarbeitern und Ehrenamtlern Gassi und sucht sich eher ihre Menschen aus und bevorzugt höfliche, nicht „übergriffige“ Menschen mit dem Feingefühl für Hundepersönlichkeiten. Die Spaziergänge an sich gestalten sich mal entspannt und relaxt, und manchmal wiederum sportlich und körperlich, da die türkische Lady ihre Pappenheimer hat, die sie von ihrer Route haben möchte, territorial halt.Ansonsten zeigt sich Asya anhänglich und sehr verschmust und schließt sich ihren Menschen eng an.Rassetypisch ist Asya wachsam, zuverlässig, und sehr loyal.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Asya home

What you'll need for Asya in week one.

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    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
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    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
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    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 Asya

What life with Asya looks like

Asya is a large senior kangal dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Asya, answered.

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