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Gerda

French Bulldog · Female · Senior · 9 years

Hello, I'm Gerda! As a grown-up Frenchie lady, I get along quite well everywhere. I'm very open to new people and I'm very happy about every visit. I love cuddling and I'm always ready for a little walk. But I don't like being alone at all. It makes me sad and it's just too boring! So I really hope that the right people will notice me soon, who want to get to know me and can imagine taking me into their home. I don't get along with all my fellow dogs. So I'd rather have my humans to myself in my new home. But that's not a problem on walks. Other dogs can meet me there. I already know how to live with cats. Some time ago, my very painful eye had to be removed surgically. Everything has healed superbly and it doesn't restrict me at all. But I still have a small problem with my skin. Without medication, I have to scratch quite a bit. The dear people here are trying to find out what I can tolerate well and what I should rather not eat. It's getting better slowly. I really like going for walks. There are nice walkers here who have already taken me with them many times. They say that I may not be the fastest, but the walks with me are relaxed and comfortable. And that's exactly how I like it best. In the future, I would like to be with my humans everywhere if possible. I'm small and you hardly notice me. Maybe you're looking for just such a companion who likes to be in the thick of things? Then I would be very, very happy if you came by and got to know me.

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Hallo, ich bin Gerda! Als eine gestandene Frenchie-Dame komme ich ja eigentlich überall ganz gut zurecht. Ich bin neuen Menschen gegenüber total offen und freue mich sehr über jeden Besuch. Ich kuschlesehr gerne und bin immer bereit für einen kleinen Spaziergang. Nur eines gefällt mir überhaupt nicht so, alleine zu sein. Das macht mich traurig und es ist auch einfach viel zu langweilig! Deshalb hoffe ich sehr, dass ganz schnell die richtigen Menschen auf mich aufmerksam werden, die mich kennenlernen möchten und sich vorstellen können, mich mit in ihr Zuhause zu nehmen. Ich verstehe mich nicht mit all meinen Artgenossen. In meinem neuen Zuhause möchte ich meine Menschen deshalb lieber für mich allein haben. Beim Spazierengehen ist das allerdings überhaupt kein Problem. Da können mir andere Hunde gerne begegnen. Das Zusammenleben mit Katzen kenne ich bereits. Vor einiger Zeit musste mir mein sehr schmerzendes Auge operativ entfernt werden. Alles ist inzwischen super verheilt und es schränkt mich überhaupt nicht ein. Mit meiner Haut habe ich allerdings noch ein kleines Thema. Ohne Medikamente muss ich mich noch ziemlich viel kratzen. Die lieben Menschen hier versuchen deshalb gerade herauszufinden, was ich gut vertrage und was ich lieber nicht fressen sollte. Langsam wird es schon besser. Spazieren gehe ich übrigens sehr gerne. Hier gibt es liebe Gassigänger, die mich schon oft mitgenommen haben. Sie sagen, dass ich vielleicht nicht die Allerschnellste bin, aber dafür sind die Spaziergänge mit mir gemütlich und entspannt. Und genau so mag ich es auch am liebsten. In Zukunft wäre ich bei meinen Menschen gerne überall mit dabei, wenn das möglich ist. Ich bin klein und man merkt mich ja kaum. Vielleicht suchst du ja genau so eine Begleiterin, die gerne mitten im Leben dabei sein möchte? Dann würde ich mich sehr, sehr freuen, wenn du vorbeikommst und mich kennenlernen möchtest.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Montabaur
Shelter
Tierheim Montabaur
Living with Gerda
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Gerda home

What you'll need for Gerda 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

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  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Gerda

What life with Gerda looks like

Gerda is a small senior french bulldog dog waiting at Tierheim Montabaur in Montabaur.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Montabaur, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gerda, answered.

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