How do I contact the shelter about Gera?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ITV Grenzenlos e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gera on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Gera if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ITV Grenzenlos 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 Gera 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 Gera 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 ITV Grenzenlos e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gera 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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Gera

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Gera comes from Kramatorsk, Ukraine, where she had a home. It consisted only of fear and horror when she was rescued from the bombs and came to a family in Lviv on 28.03.2026, who temporarily took her in. Lovely people from Animal Aid Ukraine brought her there. Gera is 8 years old and about 50 cm tall, very nice and completely uncomplicated. At first, however, she could neither eat nor sleep due to sheer fear. A German animal lover wants to bring her to Germany in June/July. The ITV Grenzenlos helps to find a beautiful quiet home for the traumatized female dog. Gera lived in a house in Kramatorsk with children, many other dogs and cats. She is neutered, vaccinated, house-trained and healthy. She is kind to everyone and everything. She is extremely attached to humans but can also be left alone for several hours well. Now in April, her people are being evacuated, the war was too much for Gera. The noise overwhelmed her, and the female dog could hardly be convinced to leave the house. So great was her fear. In her foster home in Lviv, she is gradually calming down. However, she keeps to herself and is very inconspicuous. Only with the existing dogs and cats does she relax. Gera is very human-oriented and is now looking for new people. She is very modest, an older couple with a garden would be ideal. Gera is happy with everyone and seeks human proximity. Gera comes to Germany in June and has good prospects of finding a new home in our area. Gera in the video:

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Gera kommt aus Kramatorsk, Ukraine, wo sie ein Zuhause hatte. Im April wurden ihre Menschen evakuiert, für Gera war der Krieg zu viel. Der Lärm nervte sie, und die Hündin konnte kaum überzeugt werden das Haus zu verlassen. So groß war ihre Angst. Sie wurde vor den Bomben gerettet und kam am 28.03.2026 nach Lwiw zu einer Familie, die sie vorübergehend aufnahm. Gera ist 8 Jahre alt und 55 cm groß. In ihr steckt ein vermutlich ein Deutsch Drahthaar. Eine deutsche Tierfreundin brachte sie mit einem aufwändigen Transport am 19.07.2026 nach Deutschland. Der ITV Grenzenlos hilft nun dabei, ein schönes ruhiges Zuhause für die geschundene Hündin zu finden. Gera hat in ihrer Pflegestelle in Lwiw in einem Haus mit Kindern, vielen anderen Hunden und Katzen gelebt. Sie ist kastriert, geimpft, stubenrein und gesund. Ihren Menschen ist sie äußerst zugewandt, kann aber auch gut einige Stunden allein bleiben. In ihrer neuen Pflegestelle in Linsburg hat Gera ihre Ängste verloren und ist ein selbstbewusster Hund geworden. Mit Hunden und Katzen zeigt sie sich hier absolut verträglich und nachgiebig. Gera ist im häuslichen Umfeld völlig problemlos. Bei Spaziergängen muss man aufpassen, sie läßt sich gern ablenken and bellt bei Begegnungen auch schon mal. Rassebedingt hat sie Jagdtrieb, den man aber beherrschen kann. Sie fährt sehr gern im Auto mit. Gera ist ein liebebedürftiger verschmuster Hund, der ruhig ist und gern auch auf dem Sofa liegt. Ein älteres Ehepaar mit Garten wäre optimal für sie. Gera freut sich über jeden Menschen und sucht Nähe. Gera ist in Deutschland zur Pflege in Linsburg. Wenn Sie ihr helfen möchten, rufen Sie bitte an: 05071 – 4126 oder 98. Gera im Video:

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Essel

Shelter

ITV Grenzenlos e.V.

Living with Gera

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Gera

What life with Gera looks like

Gera is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at ITV Grenzenlos e.V. in Essel.

An 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. 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 Gera, answered.

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