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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Senior · 10 years

Kira came into our animal shelter as a last resort. Her previous owners did not really get along with her and were also unable to meet the necessary requirements for her breed. Kira is an absolute people-loving female dog. Wherever she goes, she must be warmly greeted with open hearts, and her joy knows no bounds, often drawing everyone and everything into her enthusiastic nature. Despite how well Kira gets along with people, it is much harder for her to establish contact with other animals. From a distance, other dogs are closely watched. It can happen that Kira suddenly dashes forward to keep other dogs at a distance. The more the environmental stimuli are kept to a minimum, the more relaxed the walk will be. Nevertheless, Kira tests the boundaries with every new person. In most cases, she wants to assert her stubbornness and blocks further walking. With consistent and fair handling, she will learn to orient herself towards her person. For Kira, we are looking for people who, in addition to meeting the necessary requirements for her breed, ideally have general experience with her breed. Even though she is not a particularly difficult dog, one must be prepared to deal with her problem situations until she learns to master them. In addition to time and patience, one should be prepared to welcome a rather active dog into one’s home who also likes to wind down sometimes. Due to her age, her new home should ideally be ground-floor. Other animals should not be present. If you are interested in Kira, please write us a substantive email or call us.

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Kira kam als Sicherstellung zu uns ins Tierheim. Ihre ehemaligen Halter kamen mit ihr nicht wirklich zurecht und konnten auch die für ihre Rasse notwendigen Auflagen nicht erfüllen. Kira ist eine absolute Menschen-Hündin. Egal wem sie über den Weg läuft muss aufs herzlichste Begrüßt werden. Dabei kennt ihre Freude kaum Grenzen und es kann passieren dass sie in ihrer stürmischen Art alles und jeden mit sich zieht. Wie toll Kira im Umgang mit Menschen auch ist umso schwieriger ist dar Kontakt mit Artgenossen. Schon auf großer Distanz werden andere Hund streng im Blick gehalten. Bei einer Distanzunterschreitung kann es auch gerne mal passieren das Kira nach vorne schnellt um den Artgenossen auf Abstand zu halten. Solange die Umweltreize so gering wie möglich gehalten werden umso entspannter ist der Spaziergang. Trotzdem testet Kira bei jedem neuen Menschen ihre Grenzen aus. In den meisten Fällen möchte sie ihren Dickkopf durchsetzten und blockiert das weitere Laufen. Durch eine konsequente und faire Führung bekommt man sie dazu dass sie sich an ihrem Menschen orientiert. Für Kira suchen wir Menschen die neben den Auflagen die für ihre Rasse notwendig sind bestenfalls Erfahrung mit ihrer Rasse generell haben. Auch wenn sie kein wirklich schwieriger Hund ist muss man mit ihren Problemsituationen zurechtkommen bis sie gelernt hat diese souverän zu meistern. Neben Zeit und Geduld sollte man sich darauf einstellen dass man einen sonst recht einspannten Hund in sein zu Hause einlädt der auch gerne mal hochdrehen kann. Wegen ihres Alters sollte ihr neues zu Hause bestenfalls ebenerdig sein. Andere Tiere sollten nicht vorhanden sein. Wenn Sie Interesse an Kira haben schreiben Sie uns gerne eine aussagekräftige E-Mail oder rufen uns gerne an.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Kolner Tierschutzverein
Living with Kira
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Cared for by Kolner Tierschutzverein · KölnLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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Bringing Kira home

What you'll need for Kira 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 Kira

What life with Kira looks like

Kira is a large senior staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Kolner Tierschutzverein in Köln.

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. 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 Kira, answered.

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