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Gerda

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Gerda was bought by new owners as a "useless" unplaced dog from a breeder for a ridiculous amount. Without knowledge of the previous life of the purchased dog, or informed about this breed. We accepted Gerd as a large, fearfully aggressive, clumsy dog, who had no problem breaking fences, attacking, jumping, and with her strength she already broke dozens of leash clips, or dragged leashes in anger. Her road to rescue was one of the most difficult and fortunately we managed to break the ice. Gerda is not tied to a person by a leash, but by trust. Gerda "doesn't want" boundaries - that boundary is love. Due to total neglect of socialization, Gerd was helped by a balanced dog Odin, who showed her not only the way to trust, but also a sense of security in everyday life. And we need to continue this way with Gerd. For her good. We are looking for a family without small children with a lot of tolerance, time, and love to make her almost a perfect dog. Gerda will clearly carry the sensitivity and fear of something unknown. Gerda is aware of her strength, therefore we definitely do not recommend her to small children who could be knocked over. We are looking for a family for Gerd that lives in a house with a garden and already owns at least one balanced large-sized dog, whom Gerda can attach to. When adopting Gerd, it is necessary to expect a more difficult acclimatization, but if you are determined to give a future - this path of difficulty is worth it! We won't send Gerd into the world by transport, it's necessary to come and meet her. Gerda also went through a difficult problem with spoiled digestion and at that time she is already set on sensitive food, which suits her best. Gerda doesn't guard - she is scared of moving around the fence of the property. We don't adopt her just for the yard, but only as a member of a loving family that is interested in working with her.

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Gerda bola kúpená novými majiteľmi ako “zbytočný“ nepredaný kus z množiarne za smiešnu sumu. Bez vedomostí o predchádzajúcom živote kupovaného psa, či informovaní sa o tejto rase. Gerdu sme prijali ako veľkú, strachovo agresívnu, obludu, ktorá nemala problém rozbiť plot, útočiť, vyštartovať, jej silou už rozbila desiatky karabín na vodítkach, či od zlosti dotrhala vodítka. Jej cesta záchrany bola jednou z najnáročnejších a našťastie sa nám podarilo prelomiť ľady. Gerda sa neviaže vodítkom ku človeku, ale dôverou. Gerda “ nechce “ hranice – tou hranicou je láska. Pri totálne zanedbanej socializácii Gerdy nám pomohol vyrovnaný psík Odin, ktorý jej ukázal nie len cestu k dôvere, ale aj zároveň istotu v každodennom živote. A touto cestou s Gerdou aj potrebujeme pokračovať. Pre jej dobro. Pre Gerdičku hľadáme rodinku bez malých detí s množstvom tolerancie, času, lásky urobiť z nej takmer dokonalého psa. Stále si Gerda zjavne bude niesť to cukanie a ľakanie, či strach z neznámeho. Gerda si je vedomá svojej sily z tohto dôvodu ju istotne neodporúčame ku maličkým detičkám, ktoré by mohla zvaliť na zem. Pre Gerdu hľadáme rodinku, ktorá býva v dome so záhradkou a už vlastní minimálne jedného vyrovnaného psíka veľkého vzrastu, na ktorého by sa mohla Gerda upnúť. Pri adopcii Gerdy je potrebné počítať s náročnejšou aklimatizáciou, ale pokiaľ ste odhodlaní darovať budúcnosť – tá cesta náročnosti za to stojí ! Gerdu nebudeme posielať do sveta prevozom, je nutné sa prísť s ňou zoznámiť. Gerda si zároveň prešla náročným problémom s pokazeným trávením a toho času je už nastavená na krmivko sensitive, ktoré jej maximálne vyhovuje. Gerda nestráži – pohybu za plotom pozemku sa ľaká, neadoptujeme ju len na dvor, ale iba ako člena milujúcej rodinky, ktorá má záujem s ňou pracovať. Gerdu je možné podporiť aj finančne, na veterinárne úkony a stravu. SNP 21, 811 01 Bratislava FIO CZ: 2201868518/2010 SWIFT/.s., V Celnici 1028/10, 117 21 Praha 1

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇸🇰Slovakia
Shelter
Malá farma
Living with Gerda
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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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
    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
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    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
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    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 Gerda

What life with Gerda looks like

Gerda is a extra-large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Malá farma in Slovakia.

An young 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 Slovakia

Slovak rescue groups coordinate cross-border transport with European partners. Animals are chipped and vaccinated; sterilization is often included for adults and arranged post-adoption for puppies/kittens.

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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. Malá farma 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 — Malá farma 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 Malá farma 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 (SK). 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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