How do I contact the shelter about Berna?

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

Can I adopt Berna if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Kleine & große Pfoten 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 Berna 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 Berna 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 Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Berna 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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Berna

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Hündin – ca. 3 Jahre alt (Stand: August 2026) – ca. 50 cm – kastriert Herkunft Über Bernas Vergangenheit wissen wir leider nichts. Eines Tages tauchte sie einfach im öffentlichen Tierheim auf – ohne dass wir wissen, woher sie kommt oder was sie bisher erlebt hat. Wesen Berna ist eine sehr liebe und sanfte Hündin, die sich dem Menschen gegenüber freundlich und zugewandt zeigt. Zu Beginn ist sie noch etwas zurückhaltend und braucht ein wenig Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Hat sie sich eingelebt, genießt sie die Nähe zu ihren Menschen sehr. Als Jagdhund-Mix bringt Berna vermutlich einiges an Energie und rassetypischem Verhalten mit. Sie muss noch vieles lernen und braucht Menschen, die ihr mit Geduld, Ruhe und liebevoller Konsequenz die Welt zeigen. Ein Besuch in einer guten Hundeschule und gemeinsame Trainingseinheiten würden ihr sicher viel Freude machen. Im Tierheim zeigt sich Berna mit anderen Hunden verträglich. Dennoch sollte das Zusammenleben mit einem weiteren Hund in Ruhe und bei einem Kennenlernen geprüft werden. Für Berna wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem sie ankommen darf und Schritt für Schritt lernen kann, was es bedeutet, ein eigenes Zuhause zu haben. Menschen, die ihr Zeit geben, ihr Sicherheit vermitteln und gemeinsam mit ihr durchs Leben gehen. Da sich Berna in einem öffentlichen Tierheim befindet haben wir leider keinen Einfluss auf ihre Haltung an der Kette. Berna freut sich auf deine Bewerbung! *Wir weisen ausdrücklich darauf hin dass sich Verhaltensweisen in einem neuen Umfeld nach einiger Zeit ändern können. Dies sollte bei jeder Adoption berücksichtigt werden! Selbstauskunft Adoption Selbstauskunft Pflegestelle

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany (national, Bulgaria rescue focus)

Shelter

Kleine & große Pfoten e.V.

Living with Berna

✓Spayed

Cared for by Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. · Germany (national, Bulgaria rescue focus)Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Berna home

What you'll need for Berna in week one.

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About Berna

What life with Berna looks like

Berna is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. in Germany (national, Bulgaria rescue focus).

An 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Germany (national, Bulgaria rescue focus), Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Berna, answered.

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