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Heiwa

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Heiwa hasn't had much luck in life so far, and we're determined to change that now. For almost her entire life, she's had to struggle for survival in a huge Romanian shelter. She's a gentle, calm dog who somehow already senses that something is about to change in her life. She's very shy and reserved. You'll need to introduce her to the new world carefully, step by step. Heiwa truly deserves the very best dog life now. She gets along well with other dogs and probably prefers a quiet home environment.

DE·Show original

Heiwa hatte bis jetzt nicht viel Glück im Leben und das wollen wir jetzt ändern. Fast ihr ganzes Leben musste sie in einem riesigen, rumänischen Shelter um’s Überleben kämpfen. Sie ist eine sanfte, ruhige Hündin, die irgendwie schon spürt, dass sich jetzt in ihrem Leben etwas tut. Sie ist sehr schüchtern und zurückhaltend. Man muss ihr behutsam die neue Welt Stück für Stück näher bringen. Heiwa hat jetzt das allerbeste Hundeleben verdient. Sie ist gut verträglich und mag es wahrscheinlich eher ruhig in ihrem Zuhause.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Iserlohn
Shelter
Tierheim Iserlohn
Living with Heiwa
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Iserlohn · IserlohnLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Heiwa home

What you'll need for Heiwa 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 Heiwa

What life with Heiwa looks like

Heiwa is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Iserlohn in Iserlohn.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

Iserlohn, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Heiwa, answered.

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