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Lena

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

The pretty Lena was settled with us on July 31, 2022. She originally came from Italy and was rehomed into a foster family here in Germany, where she lived for several months. The people there were very attentive to Lena, but were overwhelmed by her fears and asked for help because she hasn't really gotten to know many people and still needs a lot of support. That's why Lena came to us. Since she's been with us, she's made great progress. Although she's still reserved and somewhat shy, she's now more comfortable around us, takes treats from us, and even lets some of our staff members pet her in the room. She just needs a bit more time to build trust. Lena can stay alone at home and gets along well with most dogs. We're currently working on getting her used to wearing a harness and walking on a leash. We're looking for people with experience with anxious dogs who live in a rural area and are in a house or apartment with a securely fenced garden. Ideally, they would already have a dog or dogs that can help Lena feel safe. These beautiful photos were taken in the summer of 2023: Lena in March 2025. She's becoming more confident and self-assured, which is wonderful! 🙂 These beautiful photos of Lena with her friends Angel and Bonnie were taken in September 2025. If you'd like to meet Lena, feel free to call us!

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Die hübsche Lena ist am 31. Juli 2022 bei uns eingezogen. Sie stammt ursprünglich aus Italien und wurde in eine Pflegefamilie hier in Deutschland vermittelt, wo sie mehrere Monate lebte. Die Menschen dort bemühten sich sehr um Lena, waren mit ihren Ängsten aber überfordert und baten daher um Hilfe, denn sie hat noch nicht viel kennengerlernt und braucht noch viel Unterstützung. Deshalb kam Lena zu uns. Seit sie da ist, hat sie schon tolle Fortschritte gemacht. Obgleich sie noch immer zurückhaltend bis scheu ist, traut sie sich inzwischen in unsere Nähe, nimmt Leckerchen von uns und läßt sich im Zimmer auch von einigen Mitarbeitern streicheln. Sie braucht einfach etwas länger, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Lena kann problemlos allein Zuhause bleiben und versteht sich mit den meisten Hunden gut. Zur Zeit arbeiten wir daran, sie an das Tragen eines Geschirres und das Laufen an der Leine zu gewöhnen. Wir suchen für Lena Menschen mit Angsthundeerfahrung, die ländlich und unbedingt in einem Haus/ einer Wohnung mit sicher eingezäuntem Garten leben. Idealerweise in einem Haushalt mit bereits vorhandenem Hund(en), die Lena Sicherheit vermitteln. Diese schönen Fotos sind im Sommer 2023 entstanden: Lena im März 2025. Sie wird immer zutraulicher und selbstbewusster, wie schön! 🙂 Diese schönen Fotos von Lena mit ihren Freundinnen Angel und Bonnie sind im September 2025 entstanden: Wenn Sie Lena kennenlernen möchten, rufen Sie uns gerne an! Kontakt zurück

Size

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Grassau

Shelter

Häuser der Hoffnung e.V.

Living with Lena

✓Spayed

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About Lena

What life with Lena looks like

Lena is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Häuser der Hoffnung e.V. in Grassau.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lena, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lena?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Häuser der Hoffnung e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lena on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lena if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Häuser der Hoffnung 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Lena 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 Lena 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 Häuser der Hoffnung e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lena 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.