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Leonie

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Leonie, estimated to have been born in June 2021 and approximately 55 cm tall, is a beautiful female dog with short-haired, brown-gray-mottled fur and a gentle, reserved nature. For a long time, she retreated to the farthest corner of her kennel whenever strangers visited - a dog that had learned to make herself invisible to be safe. However, Leonie is changing. She observes attentively, shows interest, and dares more and more. During the last visits, it was clear: she wants to, but she doesn't quite dare yet. In August 2025, she took the first big step: Leonie left her hut for the first time. Still cautious, still hesitant, but she dared it. A moment that shows that there is much more than just fear in Leonie. In April 2026, she took another big step forward! She let herself be touched without running away or reacting with demanding behavior. She wants to trust, but she doesn't know yet. For a long time, Leonie lived together with two black female dogs in a kennel. Kiari/Kira was allowed to go to a foster home a long time ago, Elfie (another association) also left recently. Now Leonie is alone - and we very much wish that she can finally find her happiness. Leonie is not a difficult dog, but a cautious soul who has had little opportunity to develop trust so far. She needs people who read her signals, do not pressure her and give her the necessary time. With calmness, patience, and loving constancy, she can learn that people are trustworthy and that the world also has beautiful sides. We are looking for an experienced foster home or a patient, loving forever home for Leonie, where she can arrive at her own pace. A confident dog by her side could give her additional security. Leonie has already waited so long. Now that she is alone, she should not be overlooked again. Whoever gives her the chance to trust can experience how the withdrawn dog gradually becomes a completely new Leonie. Leonie is spayed and will be vaccinated, chipped and after a positive pre-control will be placed with a protection contract. General note on our protégés: Our dogs in Romania are regularly visited so that we can reassess their behavior and development again and again. These personal impressions help us very much to convey a possibly good picture of each individual dog. Nevertheless, we would like to point out that a dog in a new environment - with new people, new routines and new impressions - can also show itself differently. This is quite normal and is part of every change process. Many dogs open up in the home even faster and show sides that were not visible in the shelter at all. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but are not a guarantee for every behavior in the new environment. They should give an orientation and show how the dog presents itself in the shelter - and what potential is in him. We are convinced: with patience, understanding and a loving environment, every dog can find its way and develop positively.

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Leonie, geboren laut Schätzungen im Juni 2021 und etwa 55 cm groß, ist eine wunderschöne Hündin mit kurzhaarigem, braun-grau-meliertem Fell und einem zarten, zurückhaltenden Wesen. Lange Zeit zog sie sich in die hinterste Ecke ihres Zwingers zurück, sobald fremder Besuch kam – eine Hündin, die gelernt hatte, sich unsichtbar zu machen, um sicher zu sein.Doch Leonie beginnt sich zu verändern. Sie beobachtet aufmerksam, zeigt Interesse und wagt immer mehr. Bei den letzten Besuchen zeigte sich deutlich: Sie will, aber sie traut sich noch nicht ganz. Im August 2025 machte sie den ersten großen Schritt: Leonie verließ zum ersten Mal ihre Hütte. Noch vorsichtig, noch zögerlich, aber sie wagte es. Ein Moment, der zeigt, dass in Leonie viel mehr als nur Angst steckt. Im April 2026 ging es noch einen weiteren großen Schritt nach vorne! Sie ließ sie sich anfassen, ohne davonzulaufen oder mit distanzforderndem Verhalten zu reagieren. Sie möchte vertrauen, sie weiß nur noch nicht ganz, wie. Lange Zeit lebte Leonie gemeinsam mit zwei schwarzen Hündinnen in einem Kennel. Kiari/Kira durfte bereits vor längerer Zeit auf eine Pflegestelle ausreisen, Elfie (ein anderer Verein) ist vor Kurzem ebenfalls ausgereist. Nun ist Leonie allein – und wir wünschen uns sehr, dass auch sie endlich ihr Glück finden darf.Leonie ist keine schwierige Hündin, sondern eine vorsichtige Seele, die bisher wenig Gelegenheit hatte, Vertrauen zu entwickeln. Sie braucht Menschen, die ihre Signale lesen, sie nicht bedrängen und ihr die notwendige Zeit geben. Mit Ruhe, Geduld und liebevoller Beständigkeit kann sie lernen, dass Menschen vertrauenswürdig sind und die Welt auch schöne Seiten bereithält.Für Leonie suchen wir eine erfahrene Pflegestelle oder ein geduldiges, liebevolles Für-immer-Zuhause, in dem sie in ihrem Tempo ankommen darf. Ein souveräner Hund an ihrer Seite könnte ihr zusätzliche Sicherheit geben.Leonie wartet schon so lange. Jetzt, wo sie allein zurückgeblieben ist, soll sie nicht wieder übersehen werden. Wer ihr die Chance gibt, Vertrauen zu fassen, könnte erleben, wie aus der zurückgezogenen Hündin Schritt für Schritt eine ganz neue Leonie wird.Leonie ist kastriert und wird geimpft, gechippt und nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Leonie
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Leonie home

What you'll need for Leonie 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 Leonie

What life with Leonie looks like

Leonie is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

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.

🇩🇪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 Leonie, answered.

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