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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Hera is a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois weighing around 32kg. She was imported from France to Romania as a puppy, likely for breeding. She has clearly had puppies, and her teeth are uniformly filed down - a quiet but heartbreaking reminder of the life she endured before rescue. Our volunteers met Hera in October during a visit to a Romanian kill shelter. We were told she had been “left while her family were on holiday,” but they never returned. The fact that her pedigree paperwork was left behind suggests they never intended to collect her. Hera had simply been discarded. Despite everything, Hera’s spirit remains beautifully intact. She is good with other dogs and could happily live with canine companions or as the only dog soaking up all the love. She walks wonderfully on the lead, proudly showing off her skills on her journey from the shelter to safety. She has not been tested with children or cats. Most importantly, Hera is now spayed. She will never again be used to produce puppies for profit. That chapter of her life is closed forever, and her future is finally her own. What truly makes Hera special is her affection. She loves to stand up, gently hook her front legs over your arm, and lean in for the sweetest cuddles - her own special way of hugging you. She is intelligent, loyal, and deeply people-focused, ready to bond wholeheartedly with her forever family.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇷🇴
Shelter
O.U.R. Dog Foundation
Living with Heart
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Heart home

What you'll need for Heart 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 Heart

What life with Heart looks like

Heart 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 Heart, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Heart?
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 Heart on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Heart 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 Heart 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 Heart 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 Heart 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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