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Iris

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Iris – Stille Wasser wedeln tief → Breed: mixed breed → Gender: female→ Born: 04/2024 → Size / Weight: 40 cm / 14 kg→ Neutered: yes→ Vaccinated: yes→ Chip: yes→ Compatible with: male dogs and female dogs→ Incompatible with: N/A→ Sponsorships possible: yes Description: Iris is a young female dog who carries herself with a proud demeanor. At first glance, she exudes something special – as if she knows exactly that she is a little fighter who carries her story with dignity. She was found together with her entire family – mom, grandma, and siblings – abandoned and left to their fate. But the family was lucky: all were brought to safety. Some have already found their own homes, and now it is time for Iris to find her own family. Iris is a female dog who doesn’t meet you with stormy enthusiasm. There are dogs who stand right in the middle of the family from the very first moment – open, unrestrained, always there. And then there are dogs like Iris: they come quietly, cautiously, step by step. But it is precisely in this way that a special magic lies. For when she finally gains trust, it grows into a bond that is deep, strong, and unshakeable. It is touching to witness how she slowly blossoms, opens up, and with each day reveals a little more of how much she belongs to her family.

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Iris – Stille Wasser wedeln tief → Rasse: Mischling → Geschlecht: weiblich→ Geboren: 04/2024 → Grösse / Gewicht: 40 cm / 14 kg→ Kastriert: ja→ Geimpft: ja→ Kennzeichnung: Chip→ Verträglich mit: Rüden und Hündinnen→ Unverträglich mit: k.A.→ Patenschaften möglich: ja Beschreibung: Iris ist ein junges Hundemädchen, das mit einer stolzen Haltung durchs Leben geht. Schon auf den ersten Blick strahlt sie etwas Besonderes aus – als wüsste sie genau, dass sie eine kleine Kämpferin ist, die ihre Geschichte mit Würde trägt. Gefunden wurde sie gemeinsam mit ihrer ganzen Familie – Mama, Oma und Geschwister – ausgesetzt und ihrem Schicksal überlassen. Doch die Familie hatte Glück: Alle wurden in Sicherheit gebracht. Einige haben schon ein eigenes Zuhause gefunden, und nun ist auch für Iris die Zeit gekommen, ihre eigene Familie zu finden. Iris ist eine Hündin, die man nicht mit stürmischem Überschwang kennenlernt. Es gibt Hunde, die vom ersten Moment an mitten in der Familie stehen – offen, ungestüm, sofort da. Und dann gibt es Hunde wie Iris: Sie kommen leiser, vorsichtiger, Schritt für Schritt. Doch gerade darin liegt ein ganz besonderer Zauber. Denn wenn sie erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst hat, wächst daraus eine Bindung, die tief, fest und unerschütterlich ist. Es ist berührend mitzuerleben, wie sie langsam aufblüht, sich öffnet und mit jedem Tag ein Stück mehr zeigt, wie sehr sie sich ihrer Familie anschließt. Das gemeinsame Wachsen, das stille Vertrauen, das zu etwas Großem und Bestän

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V.
Living with Iris
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Iris home

What you'll need for Iris 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 Iris

What life with Iris looks like

Iris is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. in Germany.

A young 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Iris, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Iris?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Iris on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Iris if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Iris 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 Iris 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 Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Iris 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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