How do I contact the shelter about Kia?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Plauen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Kia if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Plauen 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 Kia 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 Kia 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 Plauen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kia 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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Kia

Bernese Mountain Dog · Male · Adult · 6 years

Kia of the Wanderpokal? At the end of the journey stood our found animal shelter, and thus the chance to now find the right home. The sturdy male dog had outgrown its owners and, due to a lack of upbringing, cohabitation was no longer possible. But Kia is simply typical and does what a Berner Sennen-German Shepherd Mix does. He is vigilant, a bit stubborn, willing to learn, and loves toys, which he doesn't like to share. He enjoys long walks when the leash-walk is in, and now urgently needs a reliable person by his side. Kia is unsure in new encounters and shows it. He seems to know the bite guard and has no problems with it. The beautiful male dog now urgently seeks people with dog experience and preferably an enclosed yard in a desirous environment. With a bit of diligence and consistent training, he will quickly learn to orient himself to his person. Kia was born in May 2020 and has been with us at the animal shelter since April 2024. Kia's godmother is Gisela Dahlke from Plauen. This animal must be handled with a muzzle.

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Kia der Wanderpokal ? Am Ende der Reise stand unser Fundtierzwinger und damit die Chance, jetzt das richtige Zuhause zu finden. Der stattliche Rüde ist seinen Besitzern wohl über den Kopf gewachsen und aufgrund mangelnder Erziehung war ein Zusammenleben nicht mehr möglich. Aber Kia ist einfach nur rassetypisch und macht was ein Berner Sennen-Schäferhund Mix so macht. Er ist wachsam, etwas stur, lernwillig und liebt Spielzeug, was er aber ungern teilt. Er mag lange Spaziergänge wenn die Leinenführigkeit sitzt und braucht jetzt dringend einen verlässlichen Menschen an seiner Seite. Kia ist unsicher bei neuen Begegnungen und zeigt das auch. Den Beisskorb scheint er zu kennen und hat keine Probleme damit. Der wunderschöne Rüde sucht jetzt dringend Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung und möglichst ein eingezäuntes Grundstück in reizarmer Umgebung. Mit etwas Fleiß und konsequentem Training wird er schnell lernen sich an seinem Menschen zu orientieren. Kia ist im Mai 2020 geboren und seit April 2024 bei uns im Tierheim. Patin von Kia ist Gisela Dahlke aus Plauen. Vielen Dank

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Plauen

Shelter

Tierheim Plauen

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About Kia

What life with Kia looks like

Kia is a adult bernese mountain dog dog waiting at Tierheim Plauen in Plauen.

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 Kia, answered.

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