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Franzi

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Hello, I am Franzi, I came to Germany from a Romanian animal shelter around 3-4 years ago and lived with my mistress for 6 years. At home, I am a sweet, spoiled little puppy girl, can stay alone for a few hours, and then need my beauty sleep. I enjoy cuddles and the presence of "my" people, and I also greet visitors kindly. I can be a playful clown, but also grumpy, and have my quirks, especially when it comes to dog encounters. Sympathy decides whether we greet each other politely. On walks with my dog friends, I go along calmly. However, I give my "favorite enemies" a good scolding. My new owner must show clear leadership and be well-experienced with dogs. In my home, I do not value dog company, I want to be the solo princess, and can make my feelings known if other dogs become too much for me. I love long forest walks, but have a strong prey drive and must be on a lead, as I will chase wild animals. However, I am also content with short walks if I can then play hide-and-seek for treats, which I love. I am clever and learn new things quickly. Despite my age, I am still quite athletic, can run and jump fast. City, buses, and crowds scare me, so I prefer to stay at home. I can react to motorcycles, buses, and transporters, but this subsides once I build trust and realize you have it under control. With treats, I am usually well-motivated. As I am fussy about food, you must be careful when other animals are nearby. I am not a beginner dog and should not be part of a family with smaller children or other dogs. Therefore, I am looking for dog-experienced, patient, and kind people who enjoy being in nature and simply take me as I am. If my interest has piqued yours, please contact this breed at our area.

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Hallo, ich bin die Franzi, ich kam mit ca. 3-4 Jahren aus einem rumänischen Tierheim nach Deutschland und lebte seit 6 Jahren bei meinem Frauchen. Zuhause bin ich ein zuckersüßes, verschmustes Hundemädchen, kann sehr gut ein paar Stunden alleine bleiben und brauche dann auch meinen Schönheitsschlaf. Ich genieße Streicheleinheiten und die Anwesenheit „meiner“ Menschen, auch Besuch begrüße ich freundlich. Ich kann ein lustiger Clown sein, aber auch kauzig und habe meine Ecken und Kanten, was z.B. Hundebegegnungen angeht. Da entscheidet die Sympathie, ob man sich freundlich begrüßt. Mit befreundeten Hunden gehe ich auf Spaziergängen entspannt mit. „Lieblingsfeinde“ werden jedoch eindrucksvoll von mir angepöbelt. Hier muss mein neuer Besitzer klare Führung zeigen und am besten hundeerfahren sein. In meinem Zuhause lege ich auf Hundegesellschaft keinen besonderen Wert, ich möchte Einzelprinzessin sein und kann auch deutlich machen, wenn mir andere Hunde zu viel werden. Ich liebe lange Waldspaziergänge, habe aber einen starken Jagdtrieb und muss an der Schleppleine bleiben, da ich ansonsten Wild hetze. Ich bin aber auch mit kurzen Gängen zufrieden, wenn ich dann noch Leckerli-Suchspiele machen darf, die ich sehr liebe. Ich bin clever und lerne schnell Neues. Ich bin trotz meines Alters noch recht sportlich, kann sehr schnell laufen und hochspringen. Stadt, Bus und Bahn sowie Menschenmengen machen mir Angst, da bleibe ich lieber zuhause. Auf Motorräder, Busse und Transporter kann ich reagieren, das gibt sich aber, sobald ich Vertrauen aufgebaut habe und merke, dass Du das im Blick hat. Mit Leckerlis bin ich meist gut motiviert dabei. Da ich futterneidisch bin, müsst Ihr darauf achten, wenn andere Tiere in der Nähe sind. Ich bin kein Anfängerhund und sollte nicht zu einer Familie mit kleineren Kindern oder anderen Hunden. Ich suche daher hundeerfahrene, geduldige und nette Menschen, die gerne in der Natur sind und mich einfach so nehmen, wie ich bin. Wenn ich jetzt Euer Interesse geweckt habe, dann meldet Euch doch einfach im Tierheim. Eure Franzi

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
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Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · RemagenLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Franzi home

What you'll need for Franzi 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
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    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
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    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
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Franzi

What life with Franzi looks like

Franzi is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Franzi, answered.

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