How do I contact the shelter about Luna?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Düsseldorf handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Luna on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Luna if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Düsseldorf 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 Luna 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 Luna 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 Düsseldorf early rather than rehoming privately; they know Luna 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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German Shepherd · Female · Young · 3 years

Luna (born in August 2020) came to us in November 2022, as the previous owners were overwhelmed with her. Unfortunately, she hasn't had an easy time, as she has already passed through the hands of several owners. Luna shows herself as a typical German Shepherd, very self-assured and vigilant. Considering her age, she is very active and curious. Unfortunately, she still lacks basic obedience, which means that Luna is not suitable for beginners; therefore, she seeks people with patience, consistency, and a certain level of understanding. Additionally, it is essential to adequately engage and occupy the hardworking female German Shepherd. She is skeptical about meeting other people but is certainly not aggressive. Luna is conditionally compatible with other dogs, which would need to be individually tested. She is very friendly with other dogs, but is open upon closer acquaintance. Luna lived together with a male Hovawart on a foster home. The cohabitation worked without any problems.

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Luna (*8/2020) ist im November 2022 zu uns gekommen, da die Vorbesitzer mit ihr überfordert waren. Leider hatte sie es bisher nicht einfach, da sie schon als Wanderpokal durch mehrere Hände gehen musste. Luna zeigt sich als typischer Schäferhund sehr selbstbewusst und wachsam. Ihrem Alter entsprechend ist sie sehr aktiv und neugierig. Leider mangelt es ihr noch an ihrem Grundgehorsam, wodurch sich Luna absolut nicht als Anfängerhund eignet, daher sucht sie Menschen mit Geduld, Konsequenz sowie einem gewissen Sachverstand. Zudem ist es unerlässlich, die arbeitsfreudige Schäferhündin ausreichend zu bewegen und zu beschäftigen. Sie ist skeptisch, was kennenlernen anderer Menschen betrifft aber keinesfalls bösartig. Luna ist bedingt verträglich mit anderen Hunden, was man individuell ausprobieren müsste. Sie zeigt sich anderen Hunden sehr prollig, ist bei näherem Kennenlernen aber aufgeschlossen. Luna lebte auf einer Pflegestelle gemeinsam mit einem Hovawart Rüden. Das Zusammenleben funktionierte ohne Probleme. Bei Interesse an Luna senden Sie uns eine Email an Oder telefonisch Mo bis Sa von 12 bis 16uhr unter

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Düsseldorf

Shelter

Tierheim Düsseldorf

Living with Luna

✓Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

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Bringing Luna home

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About Luna

What life with Luna looks like

Luna is a medium-sized young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Needs experienced handler due to lack of basic obedience training

🇩🇪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.

Düsseldorf, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Luna, answered.

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