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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

GERLINDE – once on a chain, now ready for boundless life❣ Hello, I am GERLINDE – and when I am happy, my whole body joins in. My tail can barely keep up, and sometimes the entire dog wiggles with excitement. While my life began far from easy, I spent a long time on a chain – without freedom, without closeness, without the beautiful sides that a dog deserves. Thankfully, I was freed. Since that moment, I soak up everything good like sunlight: kind words, gentle hands, a smile… all of that means the world to me. Today, I am a joyful, open, and very people-oriented female dog who relishes attention. I love spending time with people, getting cuddles, and simply belonging. My heart is big, warm, and full of joy – and you can feel it the moment you meet me. Now, I wish for a home where I can finally be boundlessly happy. A home that shows me what security feels like. A home where I don’t have to “function,” but can simply be myself. I bring a lot of joy, warmth, and good mood – whether on walks, cuddle sessions, or just in everyday life. Whoever meets me quickly notices how much I love the closeness to people and how contagious my positive nature is. Maybe you are missing a little sunshine like me in your life? Then I look forward to getting to know you and starting a new, loving chapter together.

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GERLINDE – einst an der Kette, jetzt bereit für ein grenzenloses Leben❣ Hallo, ich bin GERLINDE – und wenn ich mich freue, dann freut sich gleich mein ganzer Körper mit. Mein Schwänzchen kommt kaum hinterher, und manchmal wackelt einfach der komplette Hund vor Begeisterung. Dabei begann mein Leben alles andere als leicht. Ich habe lange Zeit an der Kette gelebt – ohne Freiheit, ohne Nähe, ohne die schönen Seiten, die ein Hund eigentlich verdient. Zum Glück wurde ich befreit. Seit diesem Moment sauge ich alles Gute auf wie Sonnenlicht: freundliche Worte, sanfte Hände, ein Lächeln… all das bedeutet mir die Welt. Heute bin ich eine fröhliche, offene und sehr menschenbezogene Hündin, die jede Aufmerksamkeit genießt. Ich liebe es, Zeit mit Menschen zu verbringen, Streicheleinheiten zu bekommen und einfach dazuzugehören. Mein Herz ist groß, warm und voller Lebensfreude – und genau das spürt man sofort, wenn man mich trifft. Jetzt wünsche ich mir ein Zuhause, in dem ich endlich grenzenlos glücklich sein darf. Ein Zuhause, das mir zeigt, wie sich Geborgenheit anfühlt. Ein Zuhause, in dem ich nicht mehr „funktionieren“ muss, sondern einfach ich sein darf. Ich bringe viel Freude, Wärme und gute Laune mit – ob bei Spaziergängen, Kuschelstunden oder einfach im Alltag. Wer mich kennenlernt, merkt schnell, wie sehr ich die Nähe zu Menschen liebe und wie ansteckend meine positive Art ist. Vielleicht fehlt in deinem Leben genau so ein kleiner Sonnenschein wie ich? Dann freue ich mich darauf, dich kennenzulernen und gemeinsam mit dir in ein neues, liebevolles Kapitel zu starten.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Waakirchen
Shelter
Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V.
Living with GERLINDE
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Cared for by Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. · WaakirchenLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing GERLINDE home

What you'll need for GERLINDE in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 GERLINDE

What life with GERLINDE looks like

GERLINDE is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. in Waakirchen.

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 GERLINDE, answered.

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