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Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

The female dog Lena has unfortunately lived very isolated so far and, despite her age, has not yet gotten to know much. She is very insecure and is currently learning to cope with the environment outside the enclosure. She cannot yet walk well on a leash and wears a muzzle because she sometimes gets panic-stricken in the face of many new impressions. Lena's path into the world requires small steps and, above all, understanding and support. The female dog therefore needs confident people who can give her security without wrapping her up in cotton. She is not suitable for puppy nurseries or families with small children. Animal shelter account: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

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Die Hündin Lena hat bisher leider sehr isoliert gelebt und trotz ihres Alters noch nicht viel kennengelernt. Sie musste in unserer Obhut erst einmal den Mut fassen, mit der Umwelt außerhalb eines Zwingers klarzukommen. Inzwischen hat Lena große Fortschritte gemacht: Sie ist zwar noch etwas unsicher, geht aber gern und sehr gut an der Leine spazieren, und ihre anfängliche Panik hat sich gelegt. Es ist schön zu sehen, wie sehr sich das Training mit ihr gelohnt hat. Von Tag zu Tag fasst die sensible Hündin mehr Vertrauen und sucht souveräne Menschen, die sie auf ihrem Weg begleiten, ihr Rückhalt geben, sie aber nicht in Watte packen. Für eine Familie mit kleineren Kindern ist Lena nicht geeignet. Tierheimkonto: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Detmold
Shelter
Tierheim Detmold
Living with Lena
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Bringing Lena home

What you'll need for Lena 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
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    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 Lena

What life with Lena looks like

Lena is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Detmold in Detmold.

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 Lena, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lena?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Detmold 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 — Tierheim Detmold 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 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 Tierheim Detmold 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.
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