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LUCY

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

LUCY LUCY, born in October 2018, shoulder height approx. 62 cm, weight about 21 kg, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed; further data (MMK) to follow. LUCY has now been in the care of the shelter team for about 6 years. It took nearly 2 weeks before she could finally be secured with a live trap one night... That she was very frightened not only by the capture, but that the beautiful, dark-brindled Galga had definitely had no positive experiences with humans in her life, was immediately clear to everyone, because human closeness meant pure stress for her.... Thanks to the patience of staff member Irene and the wonderful work of the volunteer helpers, LUCY was able to lay aside some of her reservations over time. So that she could make further progress, Loli Cantero took LUCY into her home. She feels comfortable in the small, manageable dog group, has learned a lot from her fellow dogs, and has now come to understand that people no longer mean her any harm. She remains a cautious and, especially in new situations and with people she doesn't know, an insecure Galga. She has now been able to let go of her reservations toward her primary caregiver (Loli), allows herself to be petted, and does not flee when Loli approaches. She simply needs time to build trust. On the occasional walks, LUCY now walks quite confidently and relaxed on the leash! Loli writes that LUCY is now ready for the next step: life in an experienced foster home that has experience handling reserved Galgos, has the appropriate conditions (including a quiet residential location and a high-fenced garden), and can provide her with stable guidance through a confident demeanor and loving but consistent leadership. In addition, she would like to have at least one confident (sighthound) dog at her side here and in her new home to orient herself by. LUCY may only be walked with double security, a belly harness and a GPS tracker, as in her panic she may pull forward, since logically her environment also frightens her. Contact: Andrea Heidebroek. Email: andreaheidebroek-friends.org or via WhatsApp.

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LUCY LUCY, geboren im Oktober 2018, SH ca. 62 cm, Gewicht etwa 21 kg, kastriert, gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt, weitere Daten (MMK) folgen. LUCY befindet sich nun bereits seit etwa 6 Jahren in der Obhut des Tierheimteams. Knapp 2 Wochen hat es damals gebraucht, bis sie eines nachts endlich mit der Lebendfalle gesichert werden konnte…Dass die schöne, dunkel gestromte Galga nicht allein die Sicherung sehr verunsicherte, sondern sie in ihrem bisherigen Leben definitiv keinerlei positive Erfahrungen mit Menschen gemacht hatte, war allen direkt klar, denn menschliche Nähe bedeutete für sie puren Stress…. Dank der Geduld von Mitarbeiterin Irene und der tollen Arbeit der freiwilligen Helferinnen, konnte LUCY im Lauf der Zeit einige ihrer Vorbehalte ablegen. Damit sie weitere Fortschritte machen konnte, nahm Loli Cantero LUCY bei sich Zuhause auf. In der kleinen, überschaubaren Hundegruppe fühlt sie sich wohl, hat sich viel von ihren Artgenossen abgeschaut und nun verinnerlicht, dass Menschen ihr nichts Böses mehr wollen. Nach wie vor ist sie eine vorsichtige und insbesondere in neuen Situationen und bei ihr fremden Menschen, unsichere Galga. Ihrer Bezugsperson (Loli) gegenüber hat sie ihre Vorbehalte inzwischen ablegen können, lässt sich streicheln und flüchtet nicht, wenn Loli sich nähert. Sie braucht einfach Zeit, Vertrauen aufzubauen. Bei den gelegentlichen Spaziergängen läuft LUCY nun bereits recht sicher und entspannt an der Leine! Loli schreibt, dass LUCY nun bereit ist für den nächsten Schritt, dem Leben in einer erfahrenen Pflegestelle zu machen, die Erfahrung im Umgang mit zurückhaltenden Galgos hat, über die entsprechenden Rahmenbedingungen verfügt (u. a. ruhige Wohnlage, hoch eingezäunter Garten) und ihr durch ein souveränes Auftreten und mit liebevoller, aber konsequenter Führung eine stabile Orientierungshilfe ist. Zudem möchte sie hier und in ihrem neuen Zuhause mindestens einen souveränen (Wind-) Hund an ihrer Seite haben, an dem sie sich orientieren kann. LUCY darf ausschließlich doppeltgesichert mit Bauchgurt und GPS Tracker geführt werden, da sie in ihrer Panik nach vorne gehen kann, denn logischerweise macht auch die Umwelt ihr Angst. Kontakt: Andrea HeidebroekMail: andreaheidebroek-friends. org oder per WhatsApp Whatsapp

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V.
Living with LUCY
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing LUCY home

What you'll need for LUCY in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
  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 LUCY

What life with LUCY looks like

LUCY is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V. in Germany.

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

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V. 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 — Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends 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 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 Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V. 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.
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