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Cora

Mixed Breed · Female

Cora lived with elderly people who could no longer care for her. The beautiful shepherd dog lady shows her breed-typical vigilance and is suspicious of some strangers. When she likes someone, she is a friendly and cheerful companion. Unfortunately, like many shepherd dogs, Cora has hip pain and can no longer be taken on long walks. With the right dosage of painkillers and adapted exercise, she is still a lively companion for walks. Cora sometimes pulls on the leash and barks at other dogs, which is why her future owners should be firm. She gets along well with male dogs, but not with female dogs.

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Cora lebte bei älteren Menschen, die sich nicht mehr um sie kümmern konnten. Die hübsche Schäferhunddame zeigt sich rassetypisch wachsam und manchen Fremden gegenüber misstrauisch. Wenn sie jemanden mag, ist sie eine freundliche und gut gelaunte Begleiterin. Leider hat Cora wie viele Schäferhunde Schmerzen im Bereich der Hüfte und kann nicht mehr groß im Sport geführt werden. Mit der richtigen Einstellung von Schmerzmitteln und angepasster Bewegung hat man in ihr aber dennoch eine lebensfrohe Begleiterin für Spaziergänge. Manchmal zieht Cora an der Leine und bellt auch mal einen anderen Hund an, weshalb ihre zukünftigen Halter standfest sein sollten. Hündinnen mag sie bei uns nicht, mit Rüden versteht sie sich hier gut.

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🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Schlage
Cared for by Tierheim Schlage · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Cora home

What you'll need for Cora in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Cora

What life with Cora looks like

Cora is a mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Schlage in Germany.

A 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cora, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Cora?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tierheim Schlage handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Cora on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Cora if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Tierheim Schlage whether they will for Cora, what they require (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 Cora already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Cora. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tierheim Schlage, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Cora isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tierheim Schlage about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Cora 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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