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Lyona

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

To all German Shepherds fans and those who aspire to be one: Here is the wonderful Lyona, eagerly waiting for a home. Why does such a magnificent female dog with such a pleasant character end up in an animal shelter? Well, in this case, we can provide an answer, because Lyona was not abandoned but lived with an old man on a chain since puppyhood. Yes, you read that right, and it's hard to imagine such a sad puppy fate. No dog bed to snuggle in, no playmates, no walks, and no interaction. Endless and meaningless days, so much sadness. About two years ago, the man came to his senses and dropped off Lyona at the animal shelter. He justified the surrender by saying that he didn't know how lively a young dog would be and how much exercise it would need when he got the dog. Therefore, it seemed easiest to him to put the puppy on a chain. Now, Lyona is 5 years old and has not had a single day of an adequately comfortable home in her dog life. She is such a friendly and eager-to-learn little dog girl. She would love to sit at the school desk, in other words, to attend dog training classes. She would love to roam the fields with her people, her family, feel the grass under her paws, explore her surroundings, and dream sweet dog dreams at night in her own dog bed. Lyona presents herself at the animal shelter as uncomplicated and open to all staff members. Grateful for every pat and affection, she longs for the people with whom she can go through thick and thin, just like a German Shepherd should.

DE·Show original

An alle Schäferhundfans und an diejenigen, die es noch werden wollen: Hier ist die wunderschöne Lyona, die sehnsüchtig auf ein Zuhause wartet. Warum nur landet eine solch prächtige Hündin mit einem so angenehmen Charakter im Tierheim? Nun, in diesem Fall können wir Auskunft geben, denn Lyona wurde nicht etwa ausgesetzt, sondern lebte von Welpenzeit an bei einem alten Mann an der Kette. Ja, Sie haben richtig gelesen und man mag sich ein so trauriges Welpenschicksal gar nicht vorstellen. Kein Körbchen zum hineinkuscheln, keine Spielgefährten, keine Spaziergänge und keine Ansprache. Unendlich lange und sinnlose Tage, so viel Traurigkeit. Vor etwa 2 Jahren nun kam der Mann zur Besinnung und gab Lyona im Tierheim ab. Er begründete die Abgabe damit, dass er bei der Anschaffung des Hundes nicht gewusst hätte, wie lebhaft ein junger Hund ist und wieviel Bewegung er brauche. Deshalb schien es ihm am einfachsten, das Hundekind an die Kette zu legen. Inzwischen ist Lyona 5 Jahre alt und hatte noch keinen Tag ihres Hundelebens ein einigermaßen angemessenens Zuhause. Dabei ist sie so ein überaus freundliches und lernwilliges Hundemädchen. So gern würde sie die Schulbank drücken, sprich eine Hundeschule besuchen. So gern würde sie mit ihren Menschen, ihrer Familie durch die Felder streifen, das Gras unter den Pfoten spüren, ihre Umgebung erkunden und am Abend im eigenen Körbchen süße Hundeträume träumen. Lyona präsentiert sich im Tierheim als unkompliziert und offen gegenüber allen Mitarbeitern. Dankbar für jede Streicheleinheit und Zuwendung sehnt sie sich nach den Menschen, mit denen sie, ganz nach Schäferhundart, durch dick und dünn gehen kann.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
Living with Lyona
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Europa · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Lyona home

What you'll need for Lyona in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Lyona

What life with Lyona looks like

Lyona is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

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.

München, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lyona, answered.

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