How do I contact the shelter about Athena?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierhilfe Franken e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Athena on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Athena if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierhilfe Franken e.V. 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 Athena 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 Athena 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 Tierhilfe Franken e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Athena 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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Athena

Mixed Breed · Female

Athena - a beautiful soul looking for her home Athena is a beautiful, gentle and pleasantly calm female dog who simply wraps everyone around her with her friendly nature. She is very people-oriented, affectionate and enjoys being close to her humans. Athena would actually like to be everywhere with her - and that is wonderfully relaxed possible with her. Due to her calm, friendly and pleasant nature, she is a great companion in everyday life. Athena also gets along great with other dogs. She already masters walks on a leash and is pleasant and uncomplicated. Cats, however, are not her friends - no cats should live in her new home. After a corresponding adjustment period, Athena can also stay alone for up to about 4 hours. Her big dream would be a loving home with her own garden, where she can arrive, relax and just be a dog with her humans. Athena is a dog that does not demand much, but wants to give her humans an incredible amount. She is looking for people who will give her a safe home and take her as a beloved family member through life. Whoever gets to know Athena will quickly understand why this special dog is just to fall in love with.

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Athena – eine bildschöne Seele auf der Suche nach ihrem Zuhause Athena ist eine wunderschöne, brave und angenehm ruhige Hündin, die mit ihrem freundlichen Wesen einfach jeden um die Pfote wickelt. Sie ist sehr menschenbezogen, verschmust und genießt die Nähe zu ihren Menschen. Am liebsten wäre Athena eigentlich überall mit dabei – und genau das ist mit ihr wunderbar entspannt möglich. Durch ihre ruhige, freundliche und angenehme Art ist sie eine tolle Begleiterin im Alltag. Auch mit anderen Hunden kommt Athena prima zurecht. Spaziergänge meistert sie bereits brav an der Leine und zeigt sich dabei angenehm und unkompliziert. Katzen gehören allerdings nicht zu ihren Freunden – in ihrem neuen Zuhause sollten daher keine Katzen leben. Nach einer entsprechenden Eingewöhnungszeit kann Athena auch bis zu etwa 4 Stunden alleine bleiben. Ihr großer Traum wäre ein liebevolles Zuhause mit eigenem Garten, in dem sie gemeinsam mit ihren Menschen ankommen, entspannen und einfach Hund sein darf. Athena ist eine Hündin, die nicht viel fordert, aber ihren Menschen unglaublich viel zurückgeben möchte. Sie sucht Menschen, die ihr ein sicheres Zuhause schenken und sie als geliebtes Familienmitglied mit durchs Leben nehmen. Wer sie kennenlernt, wird schnell verstehen, warum diese besondere Hündin einfach zum Verlieben ist.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Lauf

Shelter

Tierhilfe Franken e.V.

Living with Athena

✕Good with cats

Cared for by Tierhilfe Franken e.V. · Lauf Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Athena home

What you'll need for Athena in week one.

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About Athena

What life with Athena looks like

Athena is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Lauf, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Athena, answered.

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