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Joy

Labrador Retriever · Female · Senior · 9 years

Joy, a Labrador mix, is suffering in the shelter after being given up by her owners. We would also be happy to offer her a foster home. Joy was given up by her owners. They wanted to move to the mainland and there was no longer room for Joy. She is a relatively small Labrador mix for her breed (about 53 cm). We met the beautiful female dog in late August and were thrilled with her. We took her out of a 2 sq m box where she lives with a male dog. When we opened the door, she didn't know where to put her joy. Running, playing, being petted - you could feel how she absorbed everything. Joy is suffering greatly from this confinement and also from this loneliness. Although she didn't have the best home, there were people around her and there were a few petting sessions. We are looking for a family or individual for the beautiful dog who loves, promotes and never leaves her behind. A social male dog can live in her home, but we would have to test female dogs. Children should be 8 years or older, as Joy is a bit boisterous when she's happy. With Joy, you get a grateful, loyal companion by your side. We hope she won't have to live behind bars for too long. We would also be happy to offer a foster home. We assume that she will get along with cats, which dogs know. For questions about Joy, please contact us. All dogs are of course chipped, dewormed and fully vaccinated. They come with a transport registered with the German Veterinary Office to Germany.

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Update: Joy leidet so im Tierheim, nachdem sie von ihren Besitzern abgegeben wurde. Wir würden uns auch über eine Pflegestelle freuen Joy wurde von ihren Besitzern abgegeben. Man wollte auf das Festland ziehen und da war nun kein Platz mehr für Joy. Sie ist ein Labrador Mischling, relativ klein für diese Rasse (ca 53 cm) Wir haben die hübsche Hündin Ende August kennengelernt und waren begeistert von ihr. Wir holten Sie aus einer 2qm² Box, wo sie zusammen mit einem Rüden lebt. Als wir die Tür öffneten, wusste sie nicht, wohin mit ihrer Freude. Laufen, spielen, gestreichelt werden – man spürte, wie sie alles aufsaugte. Joy leidet sehr unter diese Enge und auch unter dieser Einsamkeit. Auch wenn sie nicht das beste Zuhause hatte, waren aber Menschen um sie herum und es gab die ein oder andere Streicheleinheit. Wir suchen für die hübsche Hündin eine Familie oder Einzelperson, die sie liebt, fördert und nie mehr im Stich lässt. Gerne kann ein sozialer Rüde in ihrem Zuhause leben, Hündinnen müssten wir testen lassen. Kinder sollten 8 Jahre oder älter sein, da Joy etwas stürmisch ist, wenn sie sich freut. Mit Joy bekommt man eine dankbare, treue Begleiterin an seiner Seite. Wir hoffen, dass sie nicht zu lange hinter Gitter leben muss. Wir würden uns auch über ein Pflegestellenangebot freuen. Wir gehen davon aus, dass sie sich auch mit Katzen verträgt, die Hunde kennen. Bei Fragen zu Joy, nehmen Sie gerne Kontakt auf. Alle Hunde kommen selbstverständlich gechipt, entwurmt und komplett geimpft. Sie kommen mit einem beim deutschen Veterinäramt registriertem Transport nach Deutschland.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Bornheim

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde

Living with Joy

✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde · Bornheim Learn about Labrador Retriever →

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About Joy

What life with Joy looks like

Joy is a large senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde in Bornheim.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Joy, answered.

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