How do I contact the shelter about Fienchen?

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

Can I adopt Fienchen if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierhilfe Niederrhein 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 Fienchen 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 Fienchen 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 Tierhilfe Niederrhein e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Fienchen 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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Fienchen

German Shepherd · Female · Young · 3 years

Fienchen (3 years old) is looking for her forever home ❤️ She is waiting for you in 46519 Alpen. This beautiful dog is waiting for the people who will capture her heart. Despite her missing leg, Fienchen has an unbridled zest for life. She is a dream dog ❤️🥰 Generally, Fienchen has no limitations with her three legs. Fienchen is approximately 55 cm tall and weighs about 20 kg. She is affectionate, loving, particularly people-oriented and very social with other dogs. She is curious, learns quickly and already responds excellently to hand signals. It is obvious that she has been trained before. Fienchen is enthusiastic about search games and fetching and enjoys any shared activity where she can show off her clever head. Fienchen is already on a leash, and even stair climbing and car travel works without problems. She is ready to start her new life as a loyal companion and sunshine of the family. She wants people who will promote her intelligence and give her the love she so deserves. She would love to finally be a beloved family member and cuddle partner. ❤️ Daniela Hoffmann Bianca Osterer 01713271362 Leitung Birgitt Nettelbusch Also feel free to send a WhatsApp message if we are not available by phone. Thank you Teaming:

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Traumhündin Fienchen (3 Jahre) sucht ihr Für-immer-Zuhause❤️ Sie wartet in 46519 Alpen auf Dich. Die bildschöne Hündin wartet auf die Menschen, die ihr Herz im Sturm erobern. Fienchen bringt trotz ihres fehlenden Beinchens eine unbändige Lebensfreude mit. Sie ist eine absolute Traumhündin❤️🥰 Generell hat Fienchen mit ihren drei Beinen keine Einschränkungen. Fienchen ist ca. 55 cm groß und wiegt etwa 20 kg. Sie ist verschmust, lieb, besonders menschenbezogen und sehr sozial mit anderen Hunden. Sie ist neugierig, lernt blitzschnell und reagiert bereits hervorragend auf Handzeichen. Es ist offensichtlich, dass mit ihr früher schon trainiert wurde. Für Suchspiele und Apportieren lässt sich Fienchen gern begeistern und freut sich über jede gemeinsame Beschäftigung, bei der sie ihr schlaues Köpfchen unter Beweis stellen kann. Fienchen ist bereits leinenführig, und auch Treppensteigen und Autofahren klappt problemlos. Sie ist bereit, ihr neues Leben als treue Gefährtin und Sonnenschein der Familie zu beginnen. Sie wünscht sich Menschen, die ihre Klugheit fördern und ihr die Liebe schenken, die sie so sehr verdient. Sie möchte so gern endlich geliebtes Familienmitglied und Kuschelpartnerin sein. ❤️ Daniela Hoffmann Bianca Osterer01713271362 Leitung Birgitt Nettelbusch Gerne auch per WhatsApp melden wenn wir telefonisch nicht erreichbar sind. Danke Teaming:

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Kalkar

Shelter

Tierhilfe Niederrhein e.V.

Living with Fienchen

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Tierhilfe Niederrhein e.V. · Kalkar Learn about German Shepherd →

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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Fienchen home

What you'll need for Fienchen in week one.

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About Fienchen

What life with Fienchen looks like

Fienchen is a young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierhilfe Niederrhein e.V. in Kalkar.

An young 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.

Kalkar, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fienchen, answered.

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