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Graya

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

08/2026 Graya, born around 11/2025, intact, fully grown at approx. 55-60 cm shoulder height, at the shelter since 01/2026, now in foster care in 50169 Kerpen Graya - shy but twice as friendly Graya currently lives with her foster family in 50169 Kerpen, where she shows herself to be a rather shy and at times still insecure young female dog. She is active and curious about exploring her surroundings and gathering new impressions, but she is noticeably more reserved than other dogs of roughly the same age. With people she is initially skeptical and needs time before she builds trust. Depending on the situation, when things feel stressful to her, she is occasionally not fully approachable at all times, but she is never aggressive or jumping up. She observes a lot and prefers to keep some distance. With time, calm, and patient people, however, she will certainly continue to open up. Graya has a friendly nature and simply needs a safe framework in which to build trust. We expect Graya to grow into a medium-sized to large adult dog. She now wishes for a loving home where she can grow up protected and learn, together with her people, to trust and explore. Currently, Graya is getting to know many different everyday situations. Children, other dogs, horses, and poultry are part of her daily life, which she approaches with curiosity but considerate respect. In stimulating situations, she also tends to withdraw rather than moving forward. Yet even here, once trust has been built, she happily lets herself be encouraged and slowly goes toward new things together with her person. ✔️ vaccinated ✔️ microchipped ✔️ with EU pet passport

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08/2026 Graya, geboren ca. 11/2025, unkastriert, ausgewachsen ca. 55-60 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 01/2026 auf Pflegestelle in 50169 Kerpen Graya - schüchtern aber doppelt so freundlich Graya lebt aktuell auf ihrer Pflegestelle in 50169 Kerpen und zeigt sich dort als eher schüchterne und teils noch unsichere junge Hündin. Sie ist zwar aktiv und neugierig ihre Umgebung zu entdecken und neue Eindrücke zu sammeln aber zeigt sich dabei deutlich zurückhaltender als andere in etwa gleichaltrige Hunde. Menschen gegenüber zeigt sie sich zunächst skeptisch und braucht Zeit bis sie Vertrauen fasst. Situationsbedingt ist sie ab und an, wenn es für sie empfunden stressig wird, nicht durchgehend vollständig anfassbar aber niemals aggressiv oder überspringend. Sie beobachtet viel und hält lieber etwas Abstand. Mit Zeit, Ruhe und geduldigen Menschen wird sie sich aber sicher weiter öffnen. Graya hat ein freundliches Wesen und braucht einfach einen sicheren Rahmen, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Wir gehen davon aus, dass Graya ausgewachsen mittelgroß bis groß werden wird. Sie wünscht sich nun ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem sie behütet aufwachsen und gemeinsam mit ihren Menschen vertrauen und entdecken lernen darf. Aktuell lernt Graya viele verschiedene Alltagssituationen kennen. Kinder, andere Hunde, Pferde und Federvieh sind Bestandteil ihres Alltags, welchen sie mit Neugier aber bedachtem Respekt gegenüber tritt. Sie zieht sich zudem in reizvollen Situationen lieber zurück als dass sie den Weg nach vorne wählt. Aber auch hier lässt sie sich mit aufgebautem Vertrauen gern abholen und geht gemeinsam langsam auf Neues zu. ✔️ geimpf ✔️ gechippt ✔️ mit EU-Heimtierausweis Die

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hope for Future e.V.
Living with Graya
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Hope for Future e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Graya home

What you'll need for Graya 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 Graya

What life with Graya looks like

Graya is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

A young 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Graya, answered.

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