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Gigi

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Adult · 8 years

Gigi is a typical "Rottweiler." Her imposing stature alone exudes an incredible presence. However, she is very affectionate and playful with the people she knows. She is also particularly fond of children. Gigi needs a person who can take on the leadership role and leave no doubt who is in charge. For that reason, we can only envision Gigi as a single dog. For enthusiasts of this breed, Gigi is a major win. We hope you do not find this description discouraging for this enchanting female dog. This animal is good with children.

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Gigi ist eine typische „Rottweilerin“. Schon alleine ihre Statur zeigt eine unglaubliche Präsenz. Dabei ist sie bei den ihr bekannten Menschen sehr schmusig und verspielt. Kinderlieb ist sie obendrein. Gigi braucht einen Menschen, der die Führungsrolle innehat und keinen Zweifel aufkommen lässt, wer das Sagen hat. Darum können wir uns Gigi nur als Einzelhund vorstellen. Für Kenner dieser Rasse ist Gigi ein Hauptgewinn. Bitte beachten Sie folgenden Hinweis: für die Haltung sind behördliche Genehmigungen und besondere Auflagen zwingend erforderlich. Wir hoffen, dass Sie das nicht als abschreckend für diese zauberhafte Hündin empfinden.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V.
Living with Gigi
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Gigi home

What you'll need for Gigi 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 Gigi

What life with Gigi looks like

Gigi is a adult mixed breed cat dog waiting at Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. 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. 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 Gigi, answered.

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