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Berta

Female

Berta is a people-oriented, loyal and cuddly female dog who forms a close bond with her caregivers. She enjoys closeness very much and likes to take her cues from her people. She feels most comfortable when she is supported by clear, consistent and loving leadership. In new or unfamiliar situations, as well as when meeting unfamiliar people, Berta needs some time at first to build trust. With patience, calm and well-structured routines, she gets there. The young female dog accompanies her people on vacation regularly and also finds rest on her own. Being left alone is no problem for her either. When it comes to dealing with small dogs, however, Berta shows difficulties, which is why a

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Berta ist eine menschenbezogene, treue und verschmuste Hündin, die eine enge Bindung zu ihren Bezugspersonen aufbaut. Sie schätzt Nähe sehr und orientiert sich gerne an ihren Menschen. Am wohlsten fühlt sie sich, wenn sie durch klare, konsequente und liebevolle Führung unterstützt wird. In neuen oder ungewohnten Situationen sowie beim Kennenlernen fremder Menschen benötigt Berta zunächst etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Mit Geduld, Ruhe und gut strukturierten Abläufen gelingt Die junge Hündin begleitet ihre Menschen regelmäßig in den Urlaub und findet auch selbständig zur Ruhe. Auch das Alleinbleiben stellt für sie kein Problem dar. Im Umgang mit kleinen Hunden zeigt Berta allerdings Schwierigkeiten, weshalb eine

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Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Crailsheim

Living with Berta

✓Spayed
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Crailsheim · Germany

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Berta home

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About Berta

What life with Berta looks like

Berta is an adult dog waiting at Tierheim Crailsheim in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Berta, answered.

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