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Adopt Kiwi

American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · 3 years

Kiwi came as a found dog to the animal shelter. She is a loving and clingy female dog - as soon as she has built trust. However, this trust must be built up first, and that can take a while or happen quite quickly depending on the sympathy shown. At first, Kiwi meets strangers with reserve and shows a bit of suspicion and distance. If she feels threatened, she might react with a burst of flight out of insecurity.

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Kiwi kam als Fundhund ins Tierheim. Sie ist eine liebe und anhängliche Hündin - sobald sie Vertrauen gefasst hat. Dieses Vertrauen muss jedoch erst aufgebaut werden und das kann, je nach Sympathie, eine Weile dauern oder recht schnell gehen. Anfangs begegnet Kiwi fremden Menschen mit Zurückhaltung und zeigt sich etwas misstrauisch und distanziert. Fühlt sie sich bedroht, könnte es sein, dass sie aus Unsicherheit mit der Flucht nach vorne reagiert. Leider kam Kiwi nun bereits zweimal aus einer

Size
Large
Age
3 years
Location
🇩🇪Hannover
Shelter
Tierheim Hannover
Living with Kiwi
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierheim Hannover · HannoverLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Kiwi home

What you'll need for Kiwi 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 Kiwi

What life with Kiwi looks like

Kiwi is a large adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Hannover in Hannover.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Behavioral issues including territorial aggression, resource guarding, and fear-based reactions. Returned twice from adoptions, once for biting. Requires single-person household with extensive dog experience.

🇩🇪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 Kiwi, answered.

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