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Adopt Gemma

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

I-No.: h-korfu-gemma-f-0126 January 2026: Gemma was taken to the animal shelter with her puppies Olaf and Olivia for their own safety. She previously lived with her 4 puppies (2 have already been rehomed on Korfu) in a littered shed and was cared for by an elderly man. Gemma, Olivia & Olaf are still a bit cautious, but it's getting better day by day. Especially with treats, the 3 are very easy to win over :-) Gemma is estimated to be 2 years old and about 55cm tall, currently weighing 24.5kg. She already knows the command "Sit." All dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, and have an EU pet passport.

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I-Nr.: h-korfu-gemma-f-0126 Januar 2026: Gemma wurde mit ihren Welpen Olaf und Olivia zu ihrer eigenen Sicherheit im Tierheim aufgenommen. Sie lebte davor mit ihren 4 Welpen (2 wurden bereits auf Korfu vermittelt) an einem vermüllten Schuppen und wurde von einem älteren Mann versorgt. Gemma, Olivia & Olaf sind alle noch etwas vorsichtig, aber es wird von Tag zu Tag besser. Besonders mit Leckerchen sind die 3 gut bestechlich :-) Gemma ist geschätzt 2 Jahre alt und etwa 55cm groß bei aktuell 24,5kg Gewicht. Sie kennt bereits das Kommando "Sitz". Alle Hunde sind erstgeimpft, gechipt und haben einen EU-Heimtierausweis. 20260115 09 Gemma Januar 2026 20260115 08 Gemma Januar 2026 20260115 07 Gemma Januar 2026 20260115 06 Gemma Januar 2026 20260115 05 Gemma Januar 2026

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Ratingen
Shelter
Tierhilfe Korfu e.V.
Living with Gemma
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Gemma home

What you'll need for Gemma 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 Gemma

What life with Gemma looks like

Gemma is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. in Ratingen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gemma, answered.

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