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Lucy

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Big Heart Seeks a Calm Harbor: Loving Mixed-Breed Female Dog (4 Years) Looking for Her People Sometimes life turns everything upside down – and so our charming, 5-year-old mixed-breed female dog lost her home through no fault of her own. Due to changed circumstances for her former owners, this loyal soul is now waiting at our animal shelter for her second chance. She is a dog with tremendous potential, but she currently still needs a bit of a tailwind (Rückenwind) and the right guidance to truly settle into life. Here is what she brings with her: Lucy is an incredibly clever dog who wants to please. She learns tricks and commands in no time at all. In her previous life, she lived closely with young children. There she showed her very best side: she was always incredibly gentle with the little ones. She knows and loves the bustling family life and is a loyal, cuddly companion in the home who greatly enjoys being close to her people. Her work in progress: Our pretty girl carries a small bundle of insecurities and overflowing energy. For her, we are looking for people who see these challenges not as problems, but as a shared path forward: Calm must be learned: She currently has a very high arousal level. Stimuli pour in unfiltered, which makes it incredibly hard for her to wind down and relax on her own. Together alone? Not yet: Being left alone unfortunately doesn't work at all yet. Training in her new home will need to be built up from the very beginning, in very small steps. Encounters on the leash: Outside, she is still an unpolished rough diamond. Leash manners are essentially not yet present. When she meets strangers or other dogs, she reacts by barking. This is not ill will, but simply overwhelm – in those moments she simply doesn't know where to put her energy and insecurity. The ideal home: Structure, Ged

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Großes Herz sucht ruhigen Hafen: Liebevolle Mischlingshündin (4 Jahre) sucht ihre Menschen Manchmal stellt das Leben alles auf den Kopf – und so hat auch unsere charmante, 5-jährige Mischlingshündin unverschuldet ihr Zuhause verloren. Aufgrund veränderter Lebensumstände ihrer Vorbesitzer wartet diese treue Seele nun bei uns im Tierheim auf ihre zweite Chance.Sie ist eine Hündin, die unglaublich viel Potenzial mitbringt, aber aktuell noch ein wenig風 (Rückenwind) und die richtige Anleitung braucht, um im Leben richtig anzukommen. Das bringt sie mit:Lucy ist eine wahnsinnig schlaue Hündin die gefallen möchte- Tricks und Kommandos lernt sie im Handumdrehen.In ihrem bisherigen Leben hat sie eng mit Kleinkindern zusammengelebt. Hier zeigte sie sich von ihrer allerbesten Seite: Sie war im Umgang mit den Kleinsten stets unglaublich gutmütig. Sie kennt und liebt das trubelige Familienleben und ist im Haus eine loyale und verschmuste Begleiterin, die die Nähe zu ihren Menschen sehr genießt. Ihre Baustellen: Unsere Hübsche trägt ein kleines Päckchen an Unsicherheiten und überschäumender Energie mit sich. Für sie suchen wir Menschen, die diese Herausforderungen nicht als Problem, sondern als gemeinsamen Weg betrachten: Ruhe will gelernt sein: Sie hat aktuell ein sehr hohes Erregungslevel. Reize strömen ungefiltert auf sie ein, weshalb es ihr unglaublich schwerfällt, von alleine herunterzufahren und zu entspannen.Gemeinsam einsam? Noch nicht: Das Alleinebleiben klappt momentan leider noch gar nicht. Hier muss das Training im neuen Zuhause ganz kleinschrittig und von vorne aufgebaut werden.Begegnungen an der Leine: Draußen zeigt sie sich noch als ungeschliffener Rohdiamant. Die Leinenführigkeit ist quasi noch nicht vorhanden. Wenn ihr fremde Menschen oder andere Hunde begegnen, reagiert sie mit Bellen. Das ist kein böser Wille, sondern schlichtweg Überforderung – sie weiß in diesen Momenten einfach nicht, wohin mit ihrer Energie und Unsicherheit. Das ideale Zuhause: Struktur, Ged

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Pirna
Shelter
Tierheim Pirna
Living with Lucy
  • ✕Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Pirna · PirnaLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lucy home

What you'll need for Lucy 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
  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 large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Pirna in Pirna.

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

Pirna, 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. Tierheim Pirna 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 Pirna 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 Pirna 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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