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Gerda B

Mixed Breed · Female

Gerda – large female dog with heart and love for water seeks her home Mixed-breed dog · approx. 63 cm shoulder height, 32 kg. Gerda wandered almost two weeks along the Berettyó riverbank, swinging between our city and a neighboring village. After many unsuccessful attempts, we finally managed to catch her in the yard of a river guardhouse. With her appearance strongly resembling a Labrador and her gentle, honest demeanor, Gerda immediately wins the hearts of people. It was clear from the start: Gerda loves water – whether bathing, splashing, or swimming, she is in her element. Gerda is a confident female dog and can be dominant towards other dogs. Therefore, her compatibility with others will be individually assessed. Currently, we see her more suited as a single dog. A home with a garden would be ideal, so she can move and play sufficiently. The heartworm test is negative, and she already knows how to walk on a leash. For Gerda, we wish for dog-experienced people who can read her well and give her safety, structure, and a loving, consistent guidance. She is looking for a home that does justice to her big heart – with lots of affection, shared adventures, and ideally people who share her enthusiasm for water. If you have any questions, we are happy to assist.

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Gerda – große Hündin mit Herz und Liebe zum Wasser sucht ihr ZuhauseMischlingshündin · ca. 63 cm Schulterhöhe 32 kg.Gerda irrte fast zwei Wochen lang entlang des Flusses Berettyó umher und pendelte zwischen unserer Stadt und einem Nachbardorf. Nach vielen erfolglosen Versuchen gelang es uns schließlich, sie im Hof eines Wachhäuschens am Flussufer einzufangen.Mit ihrem Aussehen, das stark an einen Labrador erinnert, und ihrem sanften, ehrlichen Wesen erobert Gerda sofort die Herzen der Menschen. Eines war von Anfang an klar: Gerda liebt Wasser – ob Baden, Planschen oder Schwimmen, sie ist in ihrem Element.Gerda ist eine selbstbewusste Hündin und kann gegenüber anderen Hunden dominant auftreten. Ihre Verträglichkeit wird daher individuell geprüft. Aktuell sehen wir sie eher als Einzelhund. Ein Zuhause mit Garten wäre ideal, damit sie sich ausreichend bewegen und austoben kann.Der Herzwurmtest ist negativ, und das Laufen an der Leine kennt sie bereits.Für Gerda wünschen wir uns hundeerfahrene Menschen, die sie gut lesen können und ihr Sicherheit, Struktur sowie eine liebevolle, konsequente Führung geben. Sie sucht ein Zuhause, das ihrem großen Herzen gerecht wird – mit viel Zuneigung, gemeinsamen Abenteuern und idealerweise Menschen, die ihre Begeisterung für Wasser teilen.Bei Fragen stehen wir gerne zur Verfügung.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Nordwalde

Shelter

Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V.

Living with Gerda B

✕Good with dogs

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About Gerda B

What life with Gerda B looks like

Gerda B is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V. in Nordwalde.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gerda B, answered.

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