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Adopt Ivy

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

After clicking on an image, the lightbox opens with larger pictures. Ivy is a very watchful female dog and needs time to get used to unfamiliar people. However, her heart can certainly be won through walks. Despite her long coat, she is easy to care for. © // ' + new Intl.DateTimeFormat(document.documentElement.lang, {year: 'numeric'}).format() + ''); // ]]> Animals Need a Lobby e.V. – All rights reserved.

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Nach „Klick“ auf ein Bild öffnet sich die Lightbox mit größeren Bildern. Ivy ist eine sehr wachsame Hündin und braucht erstmal Zeit, sich an nicht bekannte Personen zu gewöhnen. Durch Spaziergänge kann man aber durchaus ihr Herz gewinnen. Trotz ihres langen Fells ist sie pflegeleicht. © // ' + new Intl.DateTimeFormat(document.documentElement.lang, {year: 'numeric'}).format() + ''); // ]]> Tiere brauchen eine Lobby e.V. – All rights reserved.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Kalkar
Shelter
Tierhilfe Niederrhein e.V.
Living with Ivy
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Ivy home

What you'll need for Ivy 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 Ivy

What life with Ivy looks like

Ivy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Niederrhein e.V. in Kalkar.

An 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 Ivy, answered.

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