How do I contact the shelter about Grace?

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

Can I adopt Grace if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Gelsenkirchen 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 Grace 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 Grace 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 Tierheim Gelsenkirchen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Grace 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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Grace

Golden Retriever · Female

🐾GRACE – EIN HERZ AUF VIER PFOTEN SUCHT IHR ZUHAUSE.🐾 Grace ist eine liebenswerte und fröhliche Hündin, die mit ihrer guten Laune jeden Tag ein kleines bisschen schöner macht.❤️ Besonders groß ist ihre Freude, wenn sie die Mitarbeiter*innen im Tierheim sieht. Am liebsten ist Grace unterwegs – Spaziergänge gehören zu ihren Lieblingsbeschäftigungen.🐾Sie genießt ihre Gassirunden und die gemeinsame Zeit mit ihren Menschen. Auch mit anderen Hunden kommt Grace gut zurecht. Ein souveräner Zweithund darf daher gerne bereits im neuen Zuhause leben.🐶❤️ Und natürlich dürfen ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten nicht fehlen: Grace liebt es zu kuscheln und die Nähe ihrer Menschen zu genießen.🥰 In manchen Situationen zeigt sich Grace noch etwas ängstlich und unsicher. Besonders fremden Menschen gegenüber braucht sie Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Mit Ruhe, Geduld und einem liebevollen Umgang kann man ihr aber schnell zeigen, dass man es gut mit ihr meint. Für ein Leckerchen lässt sie sich dann gerne etwas näher kennenlernen.❤️ Für Grace wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges und liebevolles Zuhause bei geduldigen Menschen, die ihr die nötige Zeit geben und ihr Sicherheit und Orientierung vermitteln. Dabei sollten ihre neuen Menschen freundlich, fürsorglich und gleichzeitig konsequent sein. Kinder sind für Grace grundsätzlich denkbar, sollten aber auf jeden Fall schon älter sein und verstehen,dass Grace manchmal etwas Zeit braucht, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Wenn Grace Vertrauen gefasst hat, zeigt sie, was für eine tolle Begleiterin in ihr steckt.Sie wird ihren Menschen mit ihrer fröhlichen Art, ihrer Kuscheligkeit und ihrer Lebensfreude ganz sicher viel Freude bereiten.🐾❤️

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Location

🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen

Shelter

Tierheim Gelsenkirchen

Living with Grace

✓Good with kids

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Grace home

What you'll need for Grace in week one.

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About Grace

What life with Grace looks like

Grace is a adult golden retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Grace, answered.

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