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IWA

Mixed Breed · Female

IWA IS LOOKING FOR HER HOME* Breed: Border Collie Gender: female/neutered Age: 8 years Iwa came from a kennel environment and has been misunderstood all her life. She urgently needs a suitable home. She is very people-oriented, cuddly, and wants to please. She loves walks and stays focused on her person, responding wonderfully to recall. She also enjoys car rides. Work still needs to be done with Iwa regarding encounters with other dogs, and she finds it difficult to be left alone. Iwa's dream home is in a rural setting, as a single dog with quiet people who have dog experience. Iwa’s gait is not the prettiest due to an old injury, but she manages well despite it. For more information:

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IWA SUCHT IHR ZUHAUSE* Rasse: Border Collie Geschlecht: weiblich/kastriert Alter: 8 Jahre Iwa kam aus Zwingerhaltung und wurde ihr Leben lang missverstanden. Sie sucht dringend passende Menschen. Sie ist total menschenbezogen, verkuschelt und möchte gefallen. Sie liebt Spaziergänge und orientiert sich dabei an einem, auf den Rückruf hört sie super. Außerdem mag sie Auto fahren. An Hundebegegnungen muss mit Iwa noch gearbeitet werden und mit dem Alleinebleiben tut sie sich auch schwer. Iwas Traumzuhause ist ländlich gelegen, als Einzelhund bei ruhigen Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung. Iwas Gangbild ist durch eine ältere Verletzung nicht das Schönste, sie kommt damit aber gut zurecht. Für weitere Infos: Freya Sturm,

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierhilfe Obere Nahe e.V.
Living with IWA
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierhilfe Obere Nahe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing IWA home

What you'll need for IWA 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 IWA

What life with IWA looks like

IWA is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Obere Nahe e.V. in Germany.

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 IWA, answered.

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