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Kerry

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

loving, easy-going, cuddly The sweet Kerry is a completely charming canine. Trusting and gentle, she approaches us humans to reclaim the cuddles and love she so long lacked. We found her in the Smeura, where she was on the ward—her front leg unfortunately was beyond saving, and since then she’s been a charming three-legged wonder; ) We suspect she had a serious accident, but for us, it was clear that she deserved a spot in our shelter in Essen. And now she’s here, learning to live. Kerry manages with her missing leg quite well, really, she just needs people around her, she bonds very quickly and closely. She gets along well with the other dogs; she would never start trouble, but she doesn’t need them for her happiness. What she does need, however, are people by her side, into whom she can fully let herself go, because it’s clear: We’re going this way with Kerry! Even though her walks aren’t as long and her condition naturally limits her, Kerry is such a soul, she gives so much back. Who needs four legs? We can’t say for sure if she knows or likes cats. Kerry should ideally be placed in a ground-floor home, with her own garden where she can relax with her people. Anyone who would like to meet our Kerry can arrange to visit her in Essen.

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lieb, verträglich, verschmust Die süße Kerry ist ein ganz bezauberndes Hundewesen. Vertrauensvoll und sanft geht sie zu uns Menschen um sich die Streicheleinheiten und Liebe abzuholen, die sie so lange entbehren musste. Wir entdeckten sie in der Smeura, wo sie auf der Krankenstation war - eins ihrer Vorderbeine war leider nicht mehr zu retten und seitdem ist sie halt ein bezauberndes Dreibein ;- ) Vermutlich hatte sie einen schweren Unfall, aber für uns war ganz klar, dass sie in unsere Auffangstation nach Essen reisen darf - und jetzt ist sie schon bei uns und lernt das Leben kennen. Kerry kommt mit ihrem fehlenden Bein ganz gut zurecht, eigentlich ist ihr nur wichtig, dass sie Menschen um sich hat, sie bindet sich sehr schnell und eng. Mit den anderen Hunden ist sie gut verträglich, sie würde niemals Ärger anfangen, aber sie braucht sie auch nicht für ihr Lebensglück. Was sie jedoch dringend braucht sind Menschen an ihrer Seite, auf die sie sich ganz einlassen kann, weil ganz klar ist: Wir gehen den Weg mit Kerry! Da die Spaziergänge eben nur sehr kurz sind und sie eben durch ihre Behinderung natürlich auch eingeschränkt ist, wünschen wir uns für Kerry unbedingt einen Garten. Kerry liebt es draußen zu sein. Sie ist mittlerweile in eine Pflegestelle gezogen. Wenige Stufen zum Garten hin, sind kein Problem. Sie hat bisher aber noch keine Kraft Spaziergänge zu machen. Im Garten gibt sie auch einmal Gas und rennt los. Aber an der Leine ist es für sie noch sehr anstrengend zu laufen. Kerry ist so eine Seele, sie gibt so viel zurück, wer braucht da 4 Beine? Ob sie Katzen kennt und mag, können wir leider nicht sagen. Kerry sollte bestenfalls in ein ebenerdiges Zuhause ziehen und ein eigener Garten, in dem sie mit ihren Menschen entspannen kann sollte auf auf jeden Fall vorhanden sein. Wer unsere Kerry gerne einmal kennenlernen möchte, kann sie nach Absprache bei uns in Essen besuchen.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt
Living with Kerry
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt · EssenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Kerry home

What you'll need for Kerry 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 Kerry

What life with Kerry looks like

Kerry is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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 Kerry, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kerry?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kerry on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kerry if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Kerry 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 Kerry 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kerry 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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