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Gretel

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

A female German Shepherd mix, affectionate and grateful, spayed. Gretel is a stately beauty with a big heart and soft cuddly fur. She was born around 2019 and has lived in a small Greek animal shelter since June 2022, in a pen with a companion. There she eagerly waits to finally find a warm and soft place with people where she can stay forever, to finally experience what it's like to be loved, as a full-fledged family member. Gretel is 57 cm tall and weighs about 30 kg. Characteristically, she is comfortable and balanced. Optically, she resembles a German Shepherd. Gretel is absolutely friendly and affectionate towards people, whether strangers or acquaintances. She enjoys being brushed and enjoys every caress. When people stroke her, she even foregoes taking shelter in her hut during rain and storms, she enjoys human closeness so much. She already walks very well on a leash. Gretel unfortunately has not been able to experience much in her life. Interaction with other dogs, long walks, basic obedience - the beautiful dog would love to experience and learn all of this. Typical of the breed, Gretel shows a strong will to make people happy. We wish her an experienced home, where she can move in as a single princess or maybe even together with her companion Hans - with whom she is currently rehearsing together. Gretel would feel more comfortable in a rural home than in the city. Gretel is chipped, vaccinated, spayed, tested negative for Mediterranean diseases, dewormed, examined by a veterinarian and has an EU pet passport. Who gives this modest and so affectionate beauty the chance for a fresh start and shows her how beautiful a sheltered dog life can be? If you can imagine giving Gretel a forever home, please contact us, noting: As a animal welfare organization, we are statutorily happy to help make animals in need visible, to give them a chance at a better life.

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Altdeutsche Schäferhund ähnl. Hundedame, verschmust und dankbar, kastriert Gretel ist eine stattliche Schönheit mit großem Herzen und weichem Knuddelfell. Sie wurde etwa im Jahr 2019 geboren und lebt seit Juni 2022 in einem kleinen, griechischen Tierheim, in einem Gehege mit einem Artgenossen. Dort wartet sie sehnlichst darauf, endlich ein warmes und weiches Plätzchen bei Menschen zu finden, wo sie dann wirklich für immer bleiben darf, um endlich zu erleben, wie es ist, geliebt zu werden, als vollwertiges Familienmitglied. Gretel ist 57 cm hoch und wiegt ca. 30kg. Charakterlich zeigt sie sich gemütlich und ausgeglichen. Optisch ähnelt sie sehr einem Altdeutschen Schäferhund. Gretel zeigt sich Menschen – egal ob fremd oder bekannt – gegenüber absolut freundlich und verschmust. Sie lässt sich gerne bürsten und genießt jede Streicheleinheit. Wenn Menschen sie kraulen, verzichtet sie sogar bei Regen und Sturm darauf, sich in ihrer Hütte unterzustellen, so sehr genießt sie menschliche Nähe. Sie läuft bereits sehr schön an der Leine. Gretel konnte leider in ihrem Leben noch nicht vieles kennenlernen. Der Umgang mit anderen Artgenossen, ausgedehnte Spaziergänge, Grundgehorsam – alles das würde die schöne Hündin so gern noch erleben und erlernen dürfen. Typisch für die Rasse zeigt Gretel einen starken Willen, den Menschen alles „recht“ zu machen. Für sie wünschen wir uns ein erfahrenes Zuhause, wo sie als Einzelprinzessin oder vielleicht sogar gemeinsam mit ihrem Gefährten Hans einziehen darf – mit ihm probt sie aktuell zusammen. Gretel würde sich in einem ländlich gelegenen Zuhause sicher wohler fühlen als in der Stadt. Gretel ist gechippt, geimpft, kastriert, negativ auf Mittelmeererkrankungen getestet, entwurmt, tierärztlich untersucht und hat einen EU Tierpass. Wer schenkt dieser bescheidenen und so verschmusten Schönheit die Chance auf einen Neuanfang und zeigt ihr, wie schön ein behütetes Hundeleben sein kann? Wenn du dir vorstellen kannst, Gretel ein Für Immer Zuhause zu schenken, melde dich gern unter Hinweis: Als Tierschutzverein sind wir satzungsgemäß gern dabei behilflich, Tiere in Not sichtbar zu machen, um ihnen eine Chance auf ein besseres Leben zu bieten. Die

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Südkreta e.V.
Living with Gretel
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Südkreta e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Gretel home

What you'll need for Gretel 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 Gretel

What life with Gretel looks like

Gretel is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Südkreta e.V. in Germany.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gretel, answered.

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