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Gina

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Update Gina 02.10.26 Gina is now receiving hyaluronic acid injections, and they are clearly doing her good. She is more mobile again and can move around with a bit more ease. The aftereffects of the gunshot wound from her time on the street, along with her age-related complaints, continue to accompany Gina, which makes us all the happier about this improvement. For an old dog with limited mobility, every step that comes more easily is a valuable piece of quality of life. With our Sofia, Gina is cared for with so much love and attention. There, someone looks closely at what she needs and what helps her. This care gives her a sense of security, even on the days when her body makes things hard for her. Gina no longer has to achieve anything. She can simply be old, be loved, and receive the help she needs. And hopefully forget her terrible past. Update 17.02.2026 After her visit to the oncologist, there is fortunately great relief: Gina does not have cancer. In consultation with her treating veterinarian, she was first given a one-week treatment to take at home. However, toward the end of the week Gina suddenly stopped eating and lost the weight she had worked so hard to regain. The very next day she was back at the clinic. Comprehensive examinations, including blood biochemistry and ultrasound, revealed problems with her liver, and her white blood cell count was elevated. Since then, Sofi and Gina have felt as though they are spending their days at the clinic. One must not forget what her small body has had to endure over all these years. The years of deprivation, the hunger, the cruel life she was forced to live with her former owner are taking their toll. It is a case of ups and downs. Sometimes she feels better, eats well, and seems stable; then sometimes she doesn't. The good news: Gina is now more active again and is currently eating well. She is enjoying her time in foster care very much. There she is cared for and loved, she cuddles with the other dogs, and she is allowed to simply settle in. Everything is being done so that her small, battered body, and her soul too, can finally come to rest, and she can spend her golden years happily and safe. We hope so very much that she gets to enjoy many more beautiful days. Update 22.01.2026 As we already reported, Gina went back to the vet to have her blood values checked again and to undergo further examinations. A complete blood count and a biochemical analysis were performed. Some changes emerged that, taken on their own, are not acutely alarming. The ultrasound, however, hit us hard: Gina's spleen and liver are significantly enlarged. These results worry us. Of course, we hope with all our hearts that these changes are age-related. In between, Gina unfortunately had a few days when she was doing worse again, which is why she received infusions

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Update Gina 02.10.26 Gina bekommt jetzt Hyaluron-Infusionen und diese tun ihr spürbar gut. Sie ist wieder etwas mobiler und kann sich etwas leichter bewegen. Die Folgen der Schussverletzung aus ihrer Zeit auf der Strasse und ihre altersbedingten Beschwerden begleiten Gina weiterhin. Umso mehr freuen wir uns über diese Verbesserung. Für einen alten Hund mit Bewegungseinschränkungen ist jeder Schritt, der leichter fällt, ein wertvolles Stück Lebensqualität. Bei unserer Sofia wird Gina mit so viel Liebe und Aufmerksamkeit umsorgt. Dort wird genau hingeschaut, was sie braucht und was ihr hilft. Diese Fürsorge gibt ihr Geborgenheit auch an den Tagen, an denen ihr Körper es ihr schwer macht. Gina muss nichts mehr leisten. Sie darf einfach alt sein, geliebt werden und die Hilfe bekommen, die sie braucht. Und hoffentlich ihre schreckliche Vergangenheit vergessen. Update 17.02.2026 Nach dem Besuch beim Onkologen gibt es glücklicherweise eine große Erleichterung: Gina hat keinen Krebs. In Absprache mit ihrer behandelnden Tierärztin bekam sie zunächst eine einwöchige Behandlung für zu Hause. Doch gegen Ende der Woche hörte Gina plötzlich auf zu fressen und verlor die Kilos, die sie sich mit so viel Mühe wieder angefuttert hatte Schon am nächsten Tag ging es zurück in die Klinik. Bei den umfassenden Untersuchungen – inklusive Blutbiochemie und Ultraschall – zeigten sich Probleme mit der Leber, außerdem waren die weißen Blutkörperchen erhöht. Seitdem verbringen Sofi und Gina gefühlt ihre Tage in der Klinik.Man darf dabei nicht vergessen, was ihr kleiner Körper in all den Jahren durchmachen musste. Die jahrelangen Entbehrungen, der Hunger, das grausame Leben, das sie bei ihrem früheren Besitzer führen musste, fordern ihren Tribut.Es ist ein Auf und Ab. Mal geht es ihr besser, sie frisst gut und wirkt stabil – dann wieder nicht.Die gute Nachricht: Inzwischen ist Gina wieder aktiver und frisst aktuell gut Sie genießt ihre Zeit in der Pflegestelle sehr. Dort wird sie umsorgt und geliebt, sie kuschelt mit den anderen Hunden und darf einfach ankommen. Es wird alles getan, damit ihr kleiner, so gebeutelter Körper – und auch ihre Seele – endlich zur Ruhe kommen dürfen und sie ihren Lebensabend glücklich und geborgen verbringen kann. Wir hoffen so sehr, dass sie noch viel schöne Zeit erleben darf. Update 22.01.2026 Wie wir bereits berichtet hatten, war Gina noch einmal beim Tierarzt, um ihre Blutwerte erneut kontrollieren zu lassen und weitere Untersuchungen durchführen zu lassen. Es wurde ein vollständiges Blutbild sowie eine biochemische Untersuchung gemacht. Dabei zeigten sich einige Veränderungen, die für sich genommen nicht akut besorgniserregend sind. Der Ultraschall hat uns jedoch sehr getroffen: Ginas Milz und ihre Leber sind deutlich vergrößert. Diese Ergebnisse bereiten uns Sorgen. Natürlich hoffen wir von ganzem Herzen, dass diese Veränderungen altersbedingt sind. Zwischendurch ging es Gina leider wieder für ein paar Tage schlechter, weshalb sie Infusionen

Size
Large
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Hunderettung e.V.
Cared for by Hunderettung e.V. · BerlinLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gina home

What you'll need for Gina 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 Gina

What life with Gina looks like

Gina is a large puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Hunderettung e.V. in Berlin.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Berlin, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gina, answered.

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