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Hanni

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Hanni, a small female dog, was found in a ditch between Arad and Oradea in Romania. She was trapped in a tied-off sack and was trying to chew her way out. Unfortunately, she was unsuccessful. It is unknown how long she was in the sack, but she was traumatized by the experience and feared everything and everyone. She trembled and urinated when approached. She never showed aggression and never tried to bite. It is hard to understand how someone could treat a dog so cruelly. After about half a year, Hanni's behavior improved. She was taken in by a veterinarian and lives in the practice. Although she has made progress, she is still very uncertain and reserved. She needs time to gain trust, but once she does, she is open and cheerful with her caregiver. She seeks protection and security. Hanni needs a quiet home without noise and commotion, with people who have a lot of patience and dog experience. She is very shy and anxious around strangers or in unfamiliar situations. She needs time to process everything and adapt. With patience, Hanni will develop into a friendly and affectionate dog. She is compatible with everything. She gets along well with the other dogs in the practice and is also cat-friendly. She walks fairly well on a leash, but is not taken out. She only goes out into the garden because the veterinarian unfortunately has little time for her. Ideally, Hanni would live in the countryside in a quiet area with a fenced-in small garden. An existing confident dog could help her with the adjustment. Hanni was born in January 2023 and is 37 cm tall. She is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated. Before departure, she will receive a blood rapid test. She is ready to travel and could travel with the next ITV Grenzenlos transport. Please call if you would like to help poor Hanni: or.

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Die kleine Hündin Hanni wurde in einem Straßengraben zwischen Arad und Oradea in Rumänien gefunden. Sie war in einem zugebundenen Sack gefangen und versuchte diesen durchzukauen. Was ihr leider nicht gelang. Wie lange sie in diesem Sack steckte, ist nicht bekannt. Jedenfalls war sie durch dieses schreckliche Ereignis traumatisiert und fürchtete sich vor allem und jeden. Sie zitterte und machte unter sich, wann man sie anfassen wollte. Sie zeigte sich aber nie aggressiv und versuchte nie zu beißen. Es ist schwer zu verstehen, wie man einen Hund so herzlos behandeln kann. Nach etwa einem halben Jahr besserte sich Hannis Verhalten. Sie wurde von einer Tierärztin aufgenommen und lebt dort in der Praxis. Sie hat zwar Fortschritte gemacht, ist aber immer noch sehr unsicher und zurückhaltend. Sie braucht Zeit um Vertrauen zu fassen, ist dann zu ihrer Bezugsperson aber aufgeschlossen und fröhlich. Sie sucht Schutz und Sicherheit. Hanni braucht ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne Lärm und Trubel, bei Menschen mit viel Geduld und Hundeerfahrung. Sie ist bei fremden Menschen oder in fremden Situationen noch sehr schüchtern und ängstlich. Sie braucht viel Zeit, um alles zu verarbeiten und sich anzupassen. Hanni wird sich mit Geduld zu einer freundlichen und anhänglichen Hündin entwickeln. Sie ist mit allem verträglich. Sie versteht sich gut mit den anderen Hunden in der Praxis und ist auch katzenverträglich. Sie geht schon ziemlich gut an der Leine, wird aber nicht ausgeführt. Sie geht nur in den Garten aus, weil die Tierärztin leider wenig Zeit für sie hat. Ideal wäre für Hanni ein Leben auf dem Land in einer ruhigen Gegend mit eingezäuntem kleinen Garten. Ein bereits vorhandener souveräner Hund könnte ihr bei der Eingewöhnung sehr helfen. Hanni ist im Januar 2023 geboren und 37 cm groß. Sie ist kastriert, gechipt und geimpft. Vor der Ausreise bekommt sie noch einen Blutschnelltest. Sie ist reisefertig und könnte mit dem nächsten Transport des ITV Grenzenlos ausreisen. Bitte rufen sie an, wenn sie der armen Hanni helfen möchten: oder . Hanni im Video:

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Essel
Shelter
ITV Grenzenlos e.V.
Living with Hanni
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by ITV Grenzenlos e.V. · EsselLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Hanni home

What you'll need for Hanni 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 Hanni

What life with Hanni looks like

Hanni is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at ITV Grenzenlos e.V. in Essel.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hanni, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Hanni?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ITV Grenzenlos e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Hanni on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Hanni if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ITV Grenzenlos 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Hanni 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 Hanni 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 ITV Grenzenlos e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Hanni 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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