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Lucy

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Lucy - peace is nice, life is so much better 🥰 I'm LUCY. A lady dog with a story, with dignity - and with a quiet hope that never fully disappeared. My life began on the street. Back then I was young, pregnant, alone and exhausted. I was looking for shelter, found nothing - until a woman who loves animals discovered me and brought me to a clinic. There I was able to give birth to my puppies in safety. It was the first moment I felt: I am not invisible. Shortly after that we came to the Help Labus animal shelter. And since then I've been here. I was grateful - and still am. I was taken care of, protected, never left alone again. But the years pass. And with each day the silence grows louder and the longing greater. I'm now a senior. One who hasn't experienced much, but has given a lot - and still waits. The everyday life in the animal shelter is dull, far too boring. Exercise is missing, variety too. And so I've gained weight. Not from excess, but from boredom. Eating is sometimes the only thing that changes. Especially in old age. And my body bears the marks of this monotony. But my heart? It's alive. I'm friendly, social, full of love. I'm reserved, quiet, trust slowly, but deeply. I dream of walks, of a soft place, of a person who sees me - not just my age, not just my weight, but my essence. I wish for a home where I can be part of life, above all part of a family. I'm ready for a new beginning. For warmth, for rhythm, for real connection. And I know: If you help me, I'll find my way back to myself - physically and mentally. I'm Lucy. And maybe you're the person who doesn't ask how old I am - but recognizes how much love I still have to give.

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LUCY – Ruhe ist schön, Leben ist so viel besser❣ Ich bin LUCY. Eine Hundedame mit Geschichte, mit Würde – und mit einer stillen Hoffnung, die nie ganz verschwunden ist. Mein Leben begann auf der Straße. Damals war ich jung, schwanger, allein und erschöpft. Ich suchte Schutz, fand nichts – bis eine tierliebe Frau mich entdeckte und in eine Klinik brachte. Dort durfte ich meine Welpen in Sicherheit zur Welt bringen. Es war der erste Moment, in dem ich spürte: Ich bin nicht unsichtbar. Kurz darauf kamen wir ins Tierheim Help Labus. Und seitdem bin ich hier. Ich war dankbar – und bin es noch immer. Ich wurde versorgt, beschützt, nie wieder allein gelassen. Aber die Jahre vergehen. Und mit jedem Tag wird die Stille lauter und die Sehnsucht größer. Ich bin inzwischen eine Seniorin. Eine, die nicht viel erlebt hat, aber viel gegeben hat – und immer noch wartet. Der Alltag im Tierheim ist trist, viel zu langweilig. Bewegung fehlt, Abwechslung auch. Und so habe ich zugenommen. Nicht aus Überfluss, sondern aus Langeweile. Fressen ist manchmal das Einzige, das sich verändert. Gerade im Alter. Und mein Körper trägt die Spuren dieser Eintönigkeit. Aber mein Herz? Das ist lebendig. Ich bin freundlich, sozial, voller Liebe. Ich bin zurückhaltend, ruhig, vertraue langsam, aber tief. Ich träume von Spaziergängen, von einem weichen Platz, von einem Menschen, der mich sieht – nicht nur mein Alter, nicht nur mein Gewicht, sondern mein Wesen. Ich wünsche mir ein Zuhause, in dem ich Teil des Lebens sein darf, vor allem Teil einer Familie. Ich bin bereit für einen Neuanfang. Für Wärme, für Rhythmus, für echte Verbindung. Und ich weiß: Wenn du mir hilfst, finde ich zurück zu mir selbst – körperlich und seelisch. Ich bin LUCY. Und vielleicht bist du der Mensch, der nicht fragt, wie alt ich bin – sondern erkennt, wie viel Liebe ich noch zu geben habe.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Waakirchen
Shelter
Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V.
Living with Lucy
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. · WaakirchenLearn 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 senior mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. in Waakirchen.

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.

Waakirchen, 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. Ein Herz für Fellnasen 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 — Ein Herz für Fellnasen 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 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 Ein Herz für Fellnasen 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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