How do I contact the shelter about Bora?

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

Can I adopt Bora if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Aachen 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 Bora 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 Bora 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 Aachen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bora 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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Bora

Female · Young · 2 years

BORA: 🐾 originally from the international animal shelter 🐾 people-oriented, playful and open to familiar people 🐾 tends to become hectic and overexcited quickly when happy 🐾 towards strangers, initially loud and unsure 🐾 barks at new people quite noticeably 🐾 needs clear guidance and security in interactions with people 🐾 social and communicative when interacting with other dogs 🐾 brings typical "doggy" behavior of an international dog with For Bora we are looking for: 🏡 a child-free and dog-experienced home 🏡 a house and garden in a quiet or rural area 🏡 people who take their home as seriously as a construction site and want to work with her 🏡 dog training classes or a trainer should be planned 🏡 a home with a lot of patience, structure, and trust Bora was originally rehomed from the international animal shelter to Germany, but had to leave her home within the family due to problems. At the animal shelter, she shows friendliness, playfulness, and a high degree of people orientation towards her trusted people, but barks loudly at strangers initially. Behind her facade lies mainly insecurity and a dog that needs to learn to trust. Bora communicates excellently with other dogs and shows a very social side.

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BORA: 🐾 ursprünglich aus dem Auslandstierschutz 🐾 menschenbezogen, lustig und aufgeschlossen gegenüber vertrauten Personen 🐾 neigt bei Freude schnell zu hektischem und überdrehtem Verhalten 🐾 fremden Menschen gegenüber zunächst laut und unsicher 🐾 verbellt neue Menschen erstmal deutlich 🐾 braucht klare Führung und Sicherheit im Umgang mit Menschen 🐾 sozial und kommunikativ im Umgang mit anderen Hunden 🐾 bringt typisch „hündisches“ Verhalten eines Auslandshundes mit Für Bora suchen wir: 🏡 ein kinderloses und hundeerfahrenes Zuhause 🏡 Haus und Garten in ruhiger oder ländlicher Wohngegend 🏡 Menschen, die ihre Baustellen ernst nehmen und mit ihr arbeiten möchten 🏡 Unterstützung durch Hundeschule oder Trainer sollte eingeplant werden 🏡 ein Zuhause mit viel Geduld, Struktur und Vertrauen Bora wurde ursprünglich aus dem Ausland nach Deutschland vermittelt, musste ihr Zuhause jedoch wieder verlassen, da es innerhalb der Familie zu Problemen kam. Im Tierheim zeigt sie sich ihren Bezugspersonen gegenüber freundlich, lustig und sehr menschenbezogen, fremde Menschen werden allerdings erstmal lautstark verbellt. Hinter ihrer Fassade steckt jedoch vor allem Unsicherheit und ein Hund, der lernen muss, Vertrauen zu fassen. Mit anderen Hunden kommuniziert Bora dafür hervorragend und zeigt sich sehr sozial.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Aachen

Shelter

Tierheim Aachen

Living with Bora

✓Spayed
✓Good with kids

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About Bora

What life with Bora looks like

Bora is a large young adult dog waiting at Tierheim Aachen in Aachen.

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bora, answered.

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