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Gabby

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Gabby is a playful and adventurous one-year-old who is extremely curious and wants to see everything! Unfortunately, it's clear she hasn't had a very good life so far, which is why she's afraid of people (even though you can really see how much she wants to greet them!). We don't know exactly what happened to her, but you can imagine it when you see how submissive and conciliatory she approaches people. She gets closer after an initial meeting and enjoys petting, but so far, she does it with a lot of conciliatory behavior. However, this doesn't stop her from being incredibly happy when she sees people she knows. :) Don't let her anxious and conciliatory behavior fool you. You can definitely tell she has a terrier heart, and when she dares, she's sure to have nothing but nonsense on her mind. :)

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Tief in ihrem Herzen ist die ca. ein Jahr alte Gabby eine sehr verspielte Draufgängerin, die extrem neugierig ist und sich alles anschauen möchte! Aber leider hatte sie es in ihrem bisherigen Leben offensichtlich nicht sonderlich gut, weswegen sie Angst vor (fremden) Menschen hat (auch wenn man ihr wirklich ansieht, wie gerne sie diese begrüßen möchte!). Was genau ihr passiert ist, wissen wir nicht. Allerdings kann man es sich durchaus vorstellen, wenn man sieht wie unterwürfig und beschwichtigend sie sich an Menschen heranwagt. Sie kommt nach einer Kennenlernphase durchaus Näher und genießt auch Streicheleinheiten, aber bisher eben alles mit sehr viel Beschwichtigung. Das hindert sie aber nicht daran sich wahnsinnig zu freuen, wenn sie ihr bekannte Menschen sieht. ;) Von ihrem bisher ängstlichen und beschwichtigenden Verhalten darf man sich aber nicht beirren lassen. Man merkt durchaus, dass die süße ein Terrierherz hat und wenn sie sich mal traut, hat sie mit Sicherheit auch nur Flausen im Köpfchen. ;)

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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Soltau
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Bringing Gabby home

What you'll need for Gabby 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 Gabby

What life with Gabby looks like

Gabby is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Soltau in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gabby, answered.

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