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Bekas

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 8 years

Characteristics: calm, friendly and reserved Suitable for: people/families with older children, also happily as a second dog Weight: approx. 25 kg Location: Animais Como Nós – ACN (Portugal) "Bekas" – a second chance at a happy life The female dog "Bekas" has already had to endure terrible things in her life. In 2020, she was rescued from the street in Portugal by our animal welfare volunteer Tania. "Bekas" was wrapped all over her body in steel wire and deeply traumatized. Since her rescue, "Bekas" has lived in a shelter near Porto. Our dedicated animal welfare volunteers there have done everything they can to make sure she lacks nothing: regular veterinary visits, daily care, food and attention. But however hard they tried, life in a shelter is not the life they wish for "Bekas." In November 2025, something wonderful happened: a very kind person got in touch and took the extremely fearful "Bekas" into their home. For the first time, she gets to experience what a home feels like. Cautiously and curiously, she observes her new life and already enjoys the soft couch and the peace of the house. Of course, "Bekas" still needs time to build further trust – but she is on a good path. 🐾 So that "Bekas" can remain with her foster carers in Portugal, she needs our support. Our animal welfare volunteers continue to cover the costs of food and routine veterinary visits. ♥ Who would like to support Bekas? Every contribution counts and allows her to stay exactly where she feels safe and receives what she urgently needs: patience, stability and love. 🐾 With heartfelt thanks for every donation – on behalf of "Bekas" and our partner association "Animais Como Nós."

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Eigenschaften: ruhig, freundlich und zurückhaltend Geeignet für: Personen/Familie mit älteren Kindern, gerne auch als Zweithund Gewicht: ca. 25 kg Aufenthaltsort: Animais Como Nós – ACN (Portugal) „Bekas“ – eine zweite Chance auf ein glückliches Leben Die Hündin „Bekas“ hat in ihrem Leben bereits Schreckliches erleben müssen. Im Jahr 2020 wurde sie von unserer Tierschützerin Tania in Portugal von der Straße gerettet. „Bekas“ war am ganzen Körper mit Stahldraht umwickelt und zutiefst traumatisiert. Seit ihrer Rettung lebte „Bekas“ in einer Auffangstation nahe Porto. Unsere engagierten Tierschützerinnen haben dort alles dafür getan, dass es ihr an nichts fehlt: regelmäßige Tierarztbesuche, tägliche Versorgung, Futter und Fürsorge. Doch so sehr sie sich bemühten – ein Leben im Tierheim ist nicht das Leben, das sie sich für „Bekas“ wünschen. Im November 2025 geschah etwas Wundervolles: Eine ganz liebe Person meldete sich und nahm die so ängstliche „Bekas“ bei sich auf. Zum ersten Mal darf sie erfahren, wie sich ein Zuhause anfühlt. Vorsichtig und neugierig beobachtet sie ihr neues Leben, genießt bereits die weiche Couch und die Ruhe im Haus. Natürlich braucht „Bekas“ noch Zeit, um weiter Vertrauen zu fassen – aber sie ist auf einem guten Weg. 🐾 Damit „Bekas“ weiterhin auf ihrer Pflegestelle in Portugal bleiben kann, benötigt sie unsere Unterstützung. Unsere Tierschützerinnen übernehmen weiterhin die Kosten für Futter sowie die routinemäßigen Tierarztbesuche. ♥ Wer möchte Bekas unterstützen? Jede Hilfe zählt und ermöglicht es ihr, genau dort zu bleiben, wo sie sich sicher fühlt und das bekommt, was sie so dringend braucht: Geduld, Stabilität und Liebe. 🐾 Von Herzen danke für jede Unterstützung – im Namen von „Bekas“ und von unserem Partnerverein „Animais Como Nós“.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Altfraunhofen
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V.
Living with Bekas
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. · AltfraunhofenLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Bekas home

What you'll need for Bekas 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 Bekas

What life with Bekas looks like

Bekas is a medium-sized adult german shepherd dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. in Altfraunhofen.

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

Altfraunhofen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bekas, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bekas?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bekas on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bekas if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pfotenhilfe Portugal 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bekas 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 Bekas 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 Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bekas 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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