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GOLFI

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 7 years

GOLFI was officially taken away from his owner in cooperation with our Spanish partner and the Seprona. Together with Gila, he managed to survive in a cage. The hygienic conditions were catastrophic and his life was marked by loneliness. GOLFI was initially very afraid, probably having no experience with life outside the cage. At the animal shelter, he is slowly warming up and building trust. He is allowed in the run and enjoys affection. Step by step, he will now get to know his new life, going for walks, sniffing around, playing, and hopefully finding his people someday ❤ Further information will follow soon… All of our dogs are microchipped, vaccinated, tested for Mediterranean diseases, dewormed/treated for fleas, and rehomed with an EU pet passport, and are neutered at the appropriate age. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Golfi wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit unserem spanischen Partner und der Seprona offiziell von ihrem Halter weggeholt. Zusammen mit Gila fristete er sein Leben in einem Zwinger. Die hygienischen Bedingungen waren katastrophal und ihr Leben von Einsamkeit geprägt.Golfi war anfangs sehr ängstlich, wahrscheinlich kennt er das Leben außerhalb des Zwingers überhaupt nicht. Im Tierheim taut er langsam auf und fasst Vertrauen. Er darf in den Auslauf und freut sich über Zuwendung. Schritt für Schritt wird er sein neues Leben nun kennenlernen, Gassi gehen und schnuppern, spielen und hoffentlich irgendwann auch seine Menschen finden ❤Weitere Infos folgen in Kürze… Alle unsere Hunde werden gechipt, geimpft, auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet sowie entwurmt/entfloht mit EU-Heimtierausweis vermittelt, und mit entsprechendem Alter kastriert.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Hanau
Shelter
Dogs and Friends e.V.
Living with GOLFI
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing GOLFI home

What you'll need for GOLFI 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 GOLFI

What life with GOLFI looks like

GOLFI is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Dogs and Friends e.V. in Hanau.

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. 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 GOLFI, answered.

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