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Gertrud

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Gertrud, born approximately 2018, spayed, approximately 20 cm shoulder height, in the shelter since 08/2026 Our Gertrud is an old lady dog, born around 2018. At just 20 cm, she is a tiny little mouse. However, behind her initially shy nature is a curious little personality that just needs a little time to show itself. At first, Gertrud is cautious and reserved when meeting new people and situations. But after just two days with us, she has started to thaw - showing the trust and joie de vivre that is in her when you give her some time and security. Gertrud does not want to be rushed. She needs people who allow her to arrive at her own pace and show her with calmness, patience, and loving attention that she can feel safe. At eight years old, Gertrud is no longer one of the very young jumpers, but she still has many beautiful moments ahead of her. She wants to discover, gain trust, and finally experience what it feels like to have a home and people just for her. Currently located in Romania and allowed to leave if a home is found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). All dogs are treated for intestinal parasites and ectoparasites at their arrival in the shelter and at least once a year thereafter. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page.

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08/2026 Gertrud, geboren ca. 2018, kastriert, ca. 20 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 08/2026 Unsere Gertrud ist eine etwa 2018 geboren und somit eine alte Hundedame. Mit ihren gerade einmal 20 cm ist sie wirklich eine ganz kleine Maus. Doch hinter ihrer zunächst schüchternen Art steckt eine neugierige kleine Persönlichkeit, die nur ein wenig Zeit braucht, um sich zu zeigen. Zu Beginn begegnet Gertrud neuen Menschen und Situationen noch vorsichtig und zurückhaltend. Aber schon nach zwei Tagen bei uns hat sie angefangen aufzutauen – und zeigt damit, wie viel Vertrauen und Lebensfreude in ihr steckt, wenn man ihr etwas Zeit und Sicherheit schenkt. Gertrud möchte nicht bedrängt werden. Sie braucht Menschen, die ihr erlauben, in ihrem eigenen Tempo anzukommen, und ihr mit Ruhe, Geduld und liebevoller Zuwendung zeigen, dass sie sich sicher fühlen darf. Mit ihren acht Jahren gehört Gertrud zwar nicht mehr zu den ganz jungen Hüpfern, aber sie hat noch jede Menge schöne Momente vor sich. Sie möchte entdecken, Vertrauen fassen und endlich erfahren, wie es sich anfühlt, ein eigenes Zuhause und Menschen nur für sich zu haben. Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn sie ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size
Tiny
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hope for Future e.V.
Living with Gertrud
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Hope for Future e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gertrud home

What you'll need for Gertrud 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
  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 Gertrud

What life with Gertrud looks like

Gertrud is a very small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

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

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gertrud, answered.

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