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Joy

Female · Senior · 9 years

Rasse: Retriever-Mix Geschlecht: weiblich Geboren: 11.10.2021 kastriert: nein Vorerkrankungen: keine bekannt Schulterhöhe: ca. 60cm Im Tierheim seit: 09.12.2024 Joy – Sportliche Retriever-Mix-Hündin sucht erfahrene, souveräne Halter Joy ist eine wunderschönen 4-jährige Retriever-Mix-Hündin aus dem Auslandstierschutz. Sie ist aktiv, sportlich und lebhaft, zeigt sich jedoch situationsbedingt gegenüber mancher Menschen sehr skeptisch, ungehalten und explosiv. Ihr Vertrauen muss sich erst aufbauen, und sie wählt ihre Bezugspersonen selbst aus. Bei ihren auserwählten Herzensmenschen ist sie sehr anschmiegsam und verschmust. Für Joy suchen wir souveräne Halter, die ihr eine ruhige und strukturierte Umgebung bieten können. Ein Zuhause ohne Kinder wäre ideal. Es ist wichtig, dass die neuen Besitzer sich bewusst sind, dass Joy eine konsequente und aufmerksame Führung benötigt. Für Spaziergänge oder den Kontakt zu fremden Personen wird aufgrund ihrer Unsicherheiten der Einsatz eines Maulkorbs dringend empfohlen, an den sie gut gewöhnt ist. Joy eignet sich besonders für erfahrene Hundebesitzer, die bereit sind, mit ihr gemeinsam an einer stabilen Beziehung zu arbeiten und ihre Bedürfnisse zu berücksichtigen.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Günzburg
Shelter
Tierheim Günzburg
Living with Joy
  • ✕Spayed
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Günzburg · Günzburg

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Joy home

What you'll need for Joy 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 Joy

What life with Joy looks like

Joy is a senior dog waiting at Tierheim Günzburg in Günzburg.

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.

Günzburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierheim Günzburg 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 — Tierheim Günzburg 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 Tierheim Günzburg 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.
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