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German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 8 years

Information about Lanka Breed: German Shepherd mix Gender: Female Year of Birth: ca. 2018 Size: ca. 55 cm Personality: anxious, sociable Origin: Poland (PT) Lanka is one of several siblings who arrived at the animal shelter as puppies and only got to know each other to a limited extent. Accordingly, they were unable to develop into "normal" dogs in the shelter environment, were poorly socialized with people, and were unwilling to take a step towards humans on their own. Over the past few years, we have already taken in four of the sisters, and all of them initially behaved similarly - they found humans so terrifying that they preferred to be invisible in our presence.

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Informationen über Lanka Rasse: Schäferhund-Mischling Geschlecht: Weiblich Geburtsjahr: ca. 2018 Größe: ca. 55 cm Eigenschaften: ängstlich, sozialverträglich Herkunft: Polen (PT) Lanka ist eine von mehreren Geschwistern, die bereits als Welpen ins Tierheim gelangten und dort nur wenig kennenlernen konnten. Sie alle konnten sich dementsprechend im Tierheimalltag nicht zu „normalen“ Hunden entwickeln, waren mit Menschen schlecht sozialisiert und wagten von sich aus keinen Schritt auf den Menschen zu. Im Laufe der letzten Jahre konnten wir bereits vier der Schwestern bei uns aufnehmen, und alle waren in ihrem Verhalten zunächst ähnlich - sie fanden Menschen so gruselig, dass sie sich in unserer Anwesenheit am liebsten unsichtbar machen wollten. Aber wir haben es geschafft, mit der Zeit ihr Ve

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Lotte
Shelter
Fellgesichter in Not e.V.
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Bringing Lanka home

What you'll need for Lanka 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
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    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 Lanka

What life with Lanka looks like

Lanka is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Fellgesichter in Not e.V. in Lotte.

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 Lanka, answered.

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