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Dana

French Bulldog · Female · Senior · 10 years

Without you, everything is boring... Lola loves Dana, Dana loves Lola. All other dogs can go to hell. The two are urgently looking for a home – and preferably in a pair, because a good team should obviously not be separated. And they are – a really good team. Attached, affectionate, and people-oriented, they enjoy the closeness to their caregivers very much and are always happiest in the middle of things. They both walk well on a leash – as long as no other dog is in sight. Then they sometimes pull on the leash – but this can be brought under control with training and clear leadership. Dana has some health issues – this will be discussed during the...

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Ohne dich ist alles doof … Lola liebt Dana, Dana liebt Lola.Alle anderen Hunde können den beiden gestohlen bleiben. Die beiden suchen dringend ein Zuhause – und das am allerliebsten im Doppelpack,denn ein gutes Team sollte man bekanntlich nicht trennen.Und das sind sie – ein wirklich gutes Team. Anhänglich, verschmust und menschenbezogen genießen sie die Nähe zu ihren Bezugspersonen sehr undsind am liebsten immer mitten drin. Sie laufen beide gut an der Leine – so lange kein anderer Hund in Sicht ist. Dann wird auch einmalan der Leine gepöbelt – aber das wird sich mit Training und klarer Führung unter Kontrolle bringen lassen. Dana hat einige gesundheitliche Baustellen – darüber wird bei der

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen
Shelter
Tierheim Gelsenkirchen
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Dana home

What you'll need for Dana 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 Dana

What life with Dana looks like

Dana is a senior french bulldog dog waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dana, answered.

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