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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

In early October 2023, we took in the 8-year-old Hera. After an initial period of reserve, she built a close relationship with Antonia within just a few days. She followed her everywhere. She slept with her on the sofa and in her bed. She is absolutely uncomplicated. She enjoys long walks and now runs without a leash (only in cat-free areas), is gentle with other dogs, and simply has a lot of fun in life. The bond with Antonia is unbelievable. Antonia had never experienced being so loved by a dog. We are convinced that dogs from the animal shelter are simply so incredibly grateful when they get their own primary caregiver and family again that a bond can be formed even at this age—or perhaps especially then—that is like nothing else. We love this female dog over everything and cannot imagine a life without her. We are so happy that Manrico introduced her to us.

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Anfang Oktober 2023 holten wir die 8-jährige Hera zu uns. Nach anfänglicher Zurückhaltung baute sie bereits in den ersten paar Tagen eine enge Beziehung zu Antonia auf. Sie folgte ihr auf Schritt und Tritt. Sie lag bei ihr auf dem Sofa und schlief bei ihr im Bett. Sie ist absolut unkompliziert. Sie genießt lange Spaziergänge, läuft mittlerweile auch ohne Leine (nur in Gebieten ohne Katzen), ist sanft zu anderen Hunden und hat einfach nur Spaß am Leben. Die Bindung zu Antonia ist unfassbar stark. Antonia hatte noch nie das Erlebnis, von einem Hund so geliebt zu werden. Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass Hunde aus dem Tierheim einfach so unfassbar dankbar sind, wenn sie wieder ihre eigene Bezugsperson und Familie bekommen, dass selbst in diesem Alter – oder gerade dann – eine Bindung aufgebaut werden kann, die ihresgleichen sucht. Wir lieben diese Hündin über alles und können uns ein Leben ohne sie nicht mehr vorstellen. Wir sind so froh, dass Manrico sie uns vorgestellt hat.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Starnberg
Shelter
Tierheim Starnberg
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Bringing Hera home

What you'll need for Hera 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 Hera

What life with Hera looks like

Hera is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Starnberg in Starnberg.

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 Hera, answered.

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