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Ingrid

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Why Ingrid is still at the animal shelter remains a mystery to all of us. She has nearly everything one could wish for in a dog: She’s a calm companion, loves food, is house-trained, travels well in the car, gets along fine with other dogs—and surely with cats too—and can even stay home alone without any trouble. Initially, she’s reserved and shy around people, so it’s understandable that she’s not yet ready to cuddle. But don’t we all need a little time to build trust with others? So why isn’t there anyone out there who’d like to give Ingrid this precious time to build up her trust? When you look into her eyes, you see a gentle soul that’s already been through a lot and endured much sorrow. Her mistrust toward humans is certainly justified; yet slowly but surely, it would be wonderful if she could find that one special person who’d help her overcome even the last remnants of doubt. We’re convinced: Whoever makes an effort to earn Ingrid’s trust will gain a loyal friend! Besides her calm nature—something from which we humans could learn so much—Ingrid also has two delightfully amusing, heartwarming little quirks: First, she grumbles softly and incredibly charmingly to herself whenever something doesn’t suit her; and second, she’s famous at the shelter for her funny “food dance,” which she performs every single time food is served. When it comes to food, Ingrid forgets everything around her—the uncertainty, the shyness, any hint of doubt or skepticism—all of it becomes utterly irrelevant as soon as she sees food! Doesn’t that sound like an interesting, multifaceted companion? Then just write to us directly via our inquiry form.

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Warum Ingrid noch im Tierheim ist, ist uns allen ein Rätsel. Sie bringt nahezu alles mit, was man sich von einem Hund wünschen kann. Sie ist eine ruhige Wegbegleiterin, liebt Essen, ist stubenrein, fährt gut im Auto mit, ist verträglich mit Hunden und sicher auch mit Katzen und kann auch mal alleine bleiben. Uns Menschen gegenüber ist sie erstmal zurückhaltend und schüchtern, sodass sie verständlicherweise auch erstmal nicht kuscheln möchte. Aber geht es uns nicht auch so, dass wir einen Moment brauchen bis wir Vertrauen zu anderen Menschen aufgebaut haben? Warum findet sich also niemand, der Ingrid diese Zeit des Vertrauensaufbaus schenken möchte? Blickt man ihr in die Augen, sieht man eine zarte Seele, die schon viel mitgemacht und einiges an Kummer ertragen hat. Ihr Misstrauen dem Menschen gegenüber ist sicher gerechtfertigt; doch langsam wäre es einfach schön, wenn sie den einen Menschen finden würde, der ihr dabei hilft, auch noch die letzten Zweifel auszuräumen. Wir sind überzeugt: Wer sich um Ingrids Vertrauen bemüht, bekommt eine loyale Freundin! Neben ihrer ruhigen Art, von der wir Menschen noch viel lernen können, hat Ingrid auch noch zwei sehr amüsante, herzerwärmende kleine Marotten: Zum Einen grummelt sie unglaublich charmant leise vor sich hin, wenn ihr etwas nicht passt, und zum anderen ist sie im Tierheim bekannt für ihren lustigen Futter-Tanz, den sie immer „aufführt“, sobald es Essen gibt. Geht es um Essen, vergisst Ingrid alles um sich herum - Ihre Unsicherheit, Ihre Schüchternheit, jegliche Form von Zweifel oder Skepsis - alles wird belanglos, sobald sie Futter sieht! Klingt das nicht nach einer interessanten, facettenreichen Wegbegleiterin? Dann schreiben Sie uns direkt über unser Anfrageformular.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierhelfer Ingelheim e. V.
Living with Ingrid
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierhelfer Ingelheim e. V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Ingrid home

What you'll need for Ingrid 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 Ingrid

What life with Ingrid looks like

Ingrid is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhelfer Ingelheim e. V. in Germany.

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 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 Ingrid, answered.

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