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Greta

Husky · Female · Puppy · 5 months

Greta - curious little explorer seeks her home 🐾 Greta is a curious and playful young female dog, full of energy. She wants to explore her surroundings, experience new things and of course play a lot. She shows herself open-minded and friendly. On a leash, Greta is still somewhat reserved at times. With some motivation and patient support, it's already working well. Now Greta just needs a home where she can arrive in peace, learn a lot and grow into a great companion.

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Greta – neugierige kleine Entdeckerin sucht ihr Zuhause 🐾 Greta ist eine neugierige und verspielte junge Hündin, die voller Energie steckt. Sie möchte ihre Umgebung erkunden, Neues erleben und natürlich auch ausgiebig spielen. Dabei zeigt sie sich aufgeschlossen und freundlich. An der Leine ist Greta stellenweise noch etwas zurückhaltend. Mit etwas Motivation und geduldiger Unterstützung klappt es aber bereits gut. Nun fehlt Greta nur noch ein Zuhause, in dem sie in Ruhe ankommen, ganz viel lernen und zu einer tollen Begleiterin heranwachsen darf.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 5 months
Location
🇩🇪Ahlen
Shelter
Tierheim Ahlen
Living with Greta
  • ✕Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Ahlen · AhlenLearn about Husky →
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Greta home

What you'll need for Greta 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 Greta

What life with Greta looks like

Greta is a puppy/kitten husky dog waiting at Tierheim Ahlen in Ahlen.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Ahlen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Greta, answered.

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