How do I contact the shelter about Lussy?

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

Can I adopt Lussy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Gelsenkirchen 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 Lussy 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 Lussy 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 Gelsenkirchen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lussy 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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Lussy

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 10 months

Lussy—small, sweet, and ready to finally discover the world. 🐾❤️ Our little Lussy is simply adorable—tiny, incredibly cute, and just begging to be cuddled. Yet despite her cheerful nature, she hasn’t had an easy start in life. Ever since she was just four weeks old, she’s been living at the animal shelter and knows very little about life outside its walls. That’s why Lussy still has so much to learn. Some situations still make her a bit nervous, and at first, she reacts with uncertainty. However, with loving guidance, patience, and plenty of time, she’ll become braver every single day and gradually gain more and more trust. Lussy loves children just as much as other dogs, and she already walks beautifully on the leash. All that’s missing now is one thing: her own family, who can show her just how wonderful life beyond the shelter walls can be. Who will finally give this charming little pup the home she’s been waiting for her entire life?

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Lussy – klein, süß und bereit, endlich die Welt zu entdecken.🐾❤️ Unsere kleine Lussy ist einfach zum Verlieben – klein, unglaublich niedlich und einfach zum Knuddeln.Doch so fröhlich sie auch ist, hatte sie bisher keinen leichten Start ins Leben.Seit sie gerade einmal vier Wochen alt war, lebt sie im Tierheim und kennt das Leben außerhalb kaum. Deshalb muss Lussy noch vieles kennenlernen. Manche Situationen machen ihr noch etwas Angstund sie reagiert dann zunächst unsicher. Mit liebevoller Begleitung, Geduld und etwas Zeit wird siejedoch jeden Tag mutiger und gewinnt immer mehr Vertrauen. Kinder liebt Lussy genauso wie andere Hunde und auch an der Leine läuft sie bereits richtig gut. Nun fehlt ihr nur noch eines: eine eigene Familie, die ihr zeigt, wie schön das Leben außerhalb der Tierheimmauern sein kann. Wer schenkt dieser bezaubernden kleinen Hündin endlich das Zuhause, auf das sie schon ihr ganzes Leben wartet?

Size

Small

Age

Puppy · 10 months

Location

🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen

Shelter

Tierheim Gelsenkirchen

Living with Lussy

✕Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Gelsenkirchen · Gelsenkirchen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Lussy home

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About Lussy

What life with Lussy looks like

Lussy is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lussy, answered.

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