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Birka

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Birka is a lovely, charming, good female dog. Children, other animals, cats and even ducks are very sympathetic to her. She can run freely, follows well and walks calmly on the leash. Birka is hardly motivated to hunt and walks next to the bicycle. She has completed training for therapeutic purposes with seniors and successfully completed it. Birka does not like to be alone, a second dog would bring relaxation here. Riding in the car still causes her stress.

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Birka ist eine liebenswerte, entzückende, brave Hündin. Kinder, Artgenossen, Katzen und sogar Enten sind ihr sehr sympathisch. Sie kann frei laufen, folgt gut und geht an der Leine sehr entspannt. Birka ist kaum jagdlich motiviert und läuft neben dem Rad. Sie hat eine Ausbildung für therapeutische Zwecke bei Senioren durchlaufen und erfolgreich absolviert. Birka bleibt nicht gern allein, ein Zweithund würde hier Entspannung bringen. Das Mitfahren im Auto bereitet ihr noch Stress.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
Living with Birka
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierhilfe Franken e.V. · LaufLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Birka home

What you'll need for Birka 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 Birka

What life with Birka looks like

Birka is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

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 Birka, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Birka?
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 Birka on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Birka 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 Birka 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 Birka 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 Birka 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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