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Luna

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 9 years

Luna is a friendly, affectionate female dog who enjoys interacting with her humans. She loves going for walks together, receiving pets and having a quiet home where she can be an integral part of the family. With her distinctive large ears, she's quite a sight to see - and she hardly misses any noise. Luna is already familiar with cats. However, she doesn't get along well with small dogs, which is why we recommend placing her as a single dog or with a suitable larger dog. We are looking for a loving home for Luna where people can give her time, attention and a permanent place in their daily routine.

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Luna ist eine freundliche, anhängliche Hündin, die den Kontakt zu ihren Menschen sehr genießt. Sie freut sich über gemeinsame Spaziergänge, Streicheleinheiten und ein ruhiges Zuhause, in dem sie fest zur Familie gehören darf. Mit ihren markanten großen Ohren ist sie ein echter Hingucker – und ihr entgeht damit kaum ein Geräusch. Katzen kennt Luna bereits. Mit kleinen Hunden ist sie hingegen nicht verträglich, weshalb sie als Einzelhund oder zu einem passenden größeren Hund vermittelt werden sollte. Für Luna suchen wir ein liebevolles Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihr Zeit, Zuwendung und einen festen Platz in ihrem Alltag schenken möchten.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Herne
Shelter
Tierheim Herne-Wanne
Living with Luna
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim Herne-Wanne · HerneLearn about German Shepherd

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Bringing Luna home

What you'll need for Luna 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 Luna

What life with Luna looks like

Luna is a large senior german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Herne-Wanne in Herne.

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.

Herne, 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 Herne-Wanne 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 Herne-Wanne 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 Herne-Wanne 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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