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Mixed Breed · Female

Florence Description Florence moved into a free care basket at the beginning of May. She is a stunning female dog who shows us that trust can sometimes grow in very small, quiet steps. In Romania, she was only briefly at the animal shelter, but it seemed she had hardly any contact with humans before. It's all the more beautiful to watch how she grows a little bit more each day beyond herself and trades her caution for curiosity in her foster home in Rösrath. Currently, Florence still appears reserved in direct contact and prefers to observe events from a distance. However, the other dogs in the pack give her a lot of security, which she strongly follows. It's clear how much she really wants to be part of things:

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Florence Beschreibung Florence ist Anfang Mai in ein freies Pflegekörbchen gezogen. Sie ist eine bildschöne Hündin, die uns zeigt, dass Vertrauen manchmal in ganz kleinen, leisen Schritten wächst. In Rumänien war sie erst kurze Zeit im Tierheim, schien aber zuvor kaum Kontakt zu Menschen gehabt zu haben. Umso schöner ist es zu beobachten, wie sie nun auf ihrer Pflegestelle in Rösrath jeden Tag ein Stückchen mehr über sich hinauswächst und ihre Vorsicht langsam gegen Neugier eintauscht. Aktuell zeigt sich Florence im direkten Kontakt noch zurückhaltend und beobachtet das Geschehen lieber erst einmal aus der Distanz. Dabei geben ihr die anderen Hunde im Rudel viel Sicherheit, an denen sie sich stark orientiert. Man merkt jedoch deutlich, wie sehr sie eigentlich dabei sein möchte: Sie kommt b

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🇩🇪Germany
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Tierschutz-Team e.V.
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Cared for by Tierschutz-Team e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Florence home

What you'll need for Florence 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 Florence

What life with Florence looks like

Florence is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutz-Team 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 Florence, answered.

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