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Gruia

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

A beautiful soul who has already lived up to her name. Earlier this year, she was rescued from one of the worst kill shelters in Romania, a place where so many dogs never get the chance of a brighter future. Since then, Heart has blossomed into a happy, affectionate, and playful girl who is now ready for the loving home she deserves. Weighing a large 35kg, 5 year old Heart is wonderfully friendly with both people and dogs. In fact, she would love to have another dog in her new home to keep her company and share playtime with. She’s also good with children, making her a lovely family companion. She walks nicely on the lead and especially enjoys her time at the shelter playground, where she can run freely and let her fun-loving personality shine. Heart is full of joy, and it’s impossible not to smile when you’re around her. After such a difficult start in life, Heart is more than ready to find a safe, caring family where she can continue to thrive. Could she be the perfect addition to your home?

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇷🇴
Shelter
O.U.R. Dog Foundation
Living with Gruia
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by O.U.R. Dog FoundationLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Gruia home

What you'll need for Gruia 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 Gruia

What life with Gruia looks like

Gruia is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at O.U.R. Dog Foundation.

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 Romania

Romanian rescues handle the highest volume of cross-border adoptions in the EU. Animals are quarantined and fully vetted before transport. Reputable rescues maintain detailed health records and post-adoption follow-up.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gruia, answered.

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