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Lucy

Dachshund · Female · Senior · 14 years

A dachshund-sized female dog named Lucy, who is 14 years old, is looking for a new home. She is a lovable senior dog with funny erect ears and is looking for a cozy place for a happy and safe retirement. Her owner moved to a retirement home and could not ensure reliable care for Lucy. Lucy is still very active and has an uncomplicated character. She is grateful for any kind of attention, enjoys going for walks and can stay alone for a few hours. She likes to accompany her owners everywhere, but she no longer wants to go on long hikes or activities in steep terrain. An ideal home for Lucy would be a ground-level retirement home with a fenced garden, where she can occasionally run through the grass without a leash or take a sunbath. She is not a problem for larger, sensible children or driving. Who has a heart and space for the sunshine on four paws?

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Lebkuchen und geschmückte Nadelbäume sind bereits allgegenwärtig, deshalb darf auch die dackelgroße Abgabehündin Lucy bereits jetzt auf ein kleines Weihnachtswunder hoffen. Die liebenswerte Hundeseniorin mit den lustigen Stehohren sucht nämlich ein neues und kuscheliges Plätzchen für einen schönen und behüteten Lebensabend, denn ihr Besitzer zog ins Seniorenheim und eine weitere verlässliche Pflege des Zamperls konnte nicht sichergestellt werden. Lucy ist auch mit 14 Jahren noch sehr rüstig und besticht durch ihren absolut unkomplizierten Charakter. Sie ist dankbar für jede Art von Zuwendung, geht durchaus noch gerne spazieren und kann problemlos ein paar Stunden alleine bleiben. Sie begleitet ihre Menschen am liebsten überall mit hin, auf ausgedehnte Wanderungen oder Aktivitäten in steilem Gelände verzichtet Lucy inzwischen jedoch. Für die kleine Hundeoma wäre ein ebenerdiger Altersruhesitz ideal, der darüber hinaus über einen eingezäunten Garten verfügt, denn Lucy möchte gelegentlich ohne Leine durchs Gras stromern oder ein Sonnenbad nehmen dürfen.Schon größere, vernünftige Kinder sind für Lucy kein Problem, genauso wenig wie Autofahren. Wer hat Herz und Platz für den Sonnenschein auf vier Pfoten?

Size

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Age

Senior · 14 years

Location

🇩🇪Neumarkt

Shelter

Tierheim Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

Living with Lucy

✓Good with kids

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About Lucy

What life with Lucy looks like

Lucy is a senior dachshund dog waiting at Tierheim Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz in Neumarkt.

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 Lucy, answered.

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