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Elektra

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 5 years

Elektra - very shy female dog is looking for a devoted experienced family. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-54 > .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-7 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:39% 53%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-55 > Location: Streunerhof, Kotor Varos (BIH) Breed: Croatian Shepherd mix Gender: female, spayed Date of birth: 01.06.2021 not suitable for small children no compatibility with other dogs with cats only one or second dog Ideal environment: rural Suitable for: experienced dog lovers. .fusion-body .

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Elektra – sehr schüchterne Hündin sucht hingebungsvolle erfahrene Familie. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-311 > .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-43 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:39% 53%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-312 > Aufenthaltsort: Streunerhof, Kotor Varos (BIH) Rasse: Kroatischer Schäferhundmix Geschlecht: weiblich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 01.06.2021 ungeeignet für kleine Kinder keine Verträglichkeit mit Katzen Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Ländlich geeignet für: erfahrene Hundekenner .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-313 > .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-35 Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-314 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Elektra wurde mit ihren Geschwistern an einem verregneten Tag mitten im nirgendwo gefunden, da waren sie gerade mal ein paar Wochen alt. Elektra ist von der Fünfer Gruppe die schüchternste gegenüber dem Menschen. Sie ist eher wie eine wilde Hündin zu sehen. Elektra hat ihren Platz in der Gruppe gefunden und fügt sich sehr gut ein. Sie kommt zu dem Menschen, wenn sie es möchte, man kann sie dann auch streicheln, was aber noch weit weg vom genießen ist. Elektra ist friedlich, aber scheu. Mit jedem Tag traut sie sich etwas mehr an dem Menschen heran und fordert langsam Streicheleinheiten ein. Sie wird dennoch eine Weile brauchen, aber die Zeit geben wir ihr. Wir möchten Elektra aktuell nicht aus ihrem Umfeld und Rudel heraus reißen, deshalb steht sie noch nicht zur aktiven

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Nordic Strays e.V.
Living with Elektra
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · GermanyLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Elektra home

What you'll need for Elektra 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 Elektra

What life with Elektra looks like

Elektra is a small adult german shepherd dog waiting at Nordic Strays 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 Elektra, answered.

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