How do I contact the shelter about Gisela?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gisela on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Gisela if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Gisela 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 Gisela 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gisela 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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Gisela

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

loving, easygoing, and very reserved and fearful When Gisela came to us, she didn't know much and was very unsure and fearful of people. The situation overwhelmed her, and so she had the great fortune of moving into an experienced foster home. She still very much orientates herself to her dog friend, who is very sovereign, and of course to the people who set clear guidelines. Gisela has already made unbelievable progress, but she is still far from finished with her development. She trusts her foster parents very much, but every other person must earn that trust again. Therefore, we are looking for dog-experienced people for the lovely Gisi, who are happy to bring along a sovereign dog buddy and an overall more quiet home. You should be prepared that several visits are necessary to properly assess the relationship and then - finally at home - the real work begins ;- ) To meet Gisi or for any further questions, her case worker is happy to be available.

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lieb, verträglich, sehr zurückhaltend und ängstlich Als Gisela zu uns kam, kannte sie noch nicht sehr viel und war sehr unsicher und ängstlich uns Menschen gegenüber. Die Situation überforderte sie sehr und so hatte sie das große Glück in eine erfahrene Pflegestelle umziehen zu dürfen. Sie orientiert sich doch sehr an ihrer Hundefreundin, die sehr souverän ist und natürlich an den Menschen, die ihre klare Leitplanken vorgeben. Gisela hat schon unfassbar tolle Fortschritte gemacht, aber sie ist noch lange nicht fertig mit ihrer Entwicklung. Sie vertraut ihren Pflegeeltern sehr, aber jeder andere Mensch muss sich das natürlich erst einmal wieder erarbeiten. Von daher suchen wir für die hübsche Gisi hundeerfahrene Menschen, die gerne schon bereits einen souveränen Hundekumpel mitbringen und ein insgesamt eher ruhiges Zuhause. Sie sollten darauf gefasst sein, dass mehrere Besuche notwendig sind, um das Miteinander gut einschätzen zu können und dann - endlich Zuhause - die eigentliche Arbeit erst anfängt ;- ) Um Gisi einmal kennenzulernen oder auch bei weiteren Fragen steht ihre Vermittlerin gerne zur Verfügung.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Essen

Shelter

4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt

Living with Gisela

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt · Essen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Gisela home

What you'll need for Gisela in week one.

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About Gisela

What life with Gisela looks like

Gisela is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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 Gisela, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gisela?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gisela on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gisela if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Gisela 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 Gisela 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gisela 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.