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Gessy

Mixed Breed · Female

Hello, I'm Gessy! A snow-white female dog with fluffy fur and a big weakness for people. I love being in the middle of things and enjoying all the attention I can get. Cuddling, spending time together, and just being there are part of a happy dog life for me. I'm active, like to be out and about, and accompany my humans everywhere. However, I don't particularly share my favorite people. If another dog tries to steal my attention, I let them know that I don't think that's so great. That's why I'm looking for people who will treat me fairly and keep an eye on my little jealousies. I'm not the right dog for families with young children. I'm looking for people who enjoy my company just as much as I enjoy theirs and are interested in a loyal companion with a lot of personality. Maybe you're exactly that person? Send your inquiry here

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Gessy 06/2021 | weiblich Hallo, ich bin Gessy! Eine schneeweiße Hündin mit flauschigem Fell und einer großen Schwäche für Menschen. Am liebsten bin ich mittendrin und genieße jede Aufmerksamkeit, die ich bekommen kann. Kuscheln, gemeinsame Zeit und einfach dabei sein gehören für mich zu einem glücklichen Hundeleben. Ich bin aktiv, gerne unterwegs und begleite meine Menschen überall hin. Allerdings teile ich meine Lieblingsmenschen nicht besonders gerne. Wenn ein anderer Hund mir die Aufmerksamkeit streitig machen möchte, zeige ich ihm schon mal, dass ich das nicht so toll finde. Deshalb wünsche ich mir Menschen, die mich fair begleiten und meine kleinen Eifersüchteleien im Blick haben. Für Familien mit kleinen Kindern bin ich eher nicht die richtige Hündin. Ich suche Menschen, die meine Nähe genauso genießen wie ich ihre und die Lust auf eine treue Begleiterin mit einer großen Portion Persönlichkeit haben. Vielleicht bist genau du das? Hier Anfrage senden

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Oberndorf a.N.
Shelter
Menschen für Tiere
Living with Gessy
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Menschen für Tiere · Oberndorf a.N.Learn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Gessy home

What you'll need for Gessy 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 Gessy

What life with Gessy looks like

Gessy is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Menschen für Tiere in Oberndorf a.N..

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. 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 Gessy, answered.

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