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Fricka

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Die hübsche Fricka durfte vor Kurzem aus der rumänischen Smeura zu uns reisen. Vom ersten Moment an war sie einfach nur happy hier zu sein. Sie ist so eine unglaublich menschenbezogene Hündin, dass es für sie der reinste Himmel ist, wie viele Hände es hier zum kuscheln gibt. Aber Fricka ist nicht nur mit allen Menschen toll - nein, verträglich mit ihren Artgenossen ist sie obendrein. Sie geniesst es einfach, dass in ihrem Leben endlich etwas passiert und sie auf ersten Spaziergängen die Welt erkunden kann. Aufgeschlossen und neugierig saugt sie alles Neue in sich auf und macht das wirklich schon ganz toll. Im Freilauf auf unserem Gelände liebt sie es zu rennen und mit ihren Freunden zu toben und sich aber natürlich zwischendurch immer Streicheleinheiten abzuholen. Fricka ist nun mehr als bereit, endlich Teil einer Familie zu werden und die einsamen Nächte im Zwinger gegen ein gemütliches Körbchen einzutauschen. Natürlich wird sie noch viele Sachen gar nicht kennen und deshalb sucht Fricka Menschen mit viel Zeit und Hundeverstand, die mit ihr gemeinsam alle großen und kleinen Herausforderungen des Lebens meistern und mit ihr gemeinsam durch dick und dünn gehen. Ob sie Katzen kennt und mag, können wir leider nicht testen, dafür ist sie im Auto aber eine entspannte Beifahrerin.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt
Living with Fricka
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt · EssenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Fricka home

What you'll need for Fricka 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 Fricka

What life with Fricka looks like

Fricka is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Essen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fricka, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Fricka?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Fricka on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Fricka if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Fricka 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 Fricka 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Fricka 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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