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Malwinka

German Shepherd · Female · Young · 3 years

A young female dog, born around 2023/2024, a medium to large-sized German Shepherd-Husky mix, is currently at the Sokolka animal shelter in Poland. She is friendly and playful, loves human interaction, and can be tested for cat compatibility. The dog was found and is available for adoption. This young female dog is a happy, people-oriented and playful companion. She loves human contact and can't get enough of playing and romping around. She is particularly friendly and open to children and enjoys accompanying them on walks. She is a real cuddly dog who enjoys the company of her humans and appreciates every caress. She does not show aggressive behavior. However, she brings a lot of energy and joie de vivre, which is why she still needs some training and consistent guidance. With the right mix of love, patience and activity, she will develop into a wonderful family dog. Anyone looking for an active, affectionate and friendly dog will find in her a loyal friend for life.

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Geboren: ca. 2023/2024 Rasse: Schäferhund-Husky-Mischling, mittelgroß-groß Verträglichkeit: Ja; Katzen: Nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sokolka (Polen) Abgabegrund: Fundhund Diese junge Hündin ist eine fröhliche, menschenbezogene und verspieltе Begleiterin. Sie liebt den Kontakt zu Menschen und kann von gemeinsamen Spiel- und Tobestunden gar nicht genug bekommen. Besonders Kindern gegenüber zeigt sie sich freundlich und aufgeschlossen und begleitet sie gerne bei Spaziergängen. Sie ist eine echte Schmusehündin, die die Nähe ihrer Menschen sehr genießt und jede Streicheleinheit dankbar annimmt. Aggressives Verhalten zeigt sie nicht. Allerdings bringt sie viel Energie und Lebensfreude mit, weshalb sie noch etwas Erziehung und eine konsequente Führung benötigt. Mit der richtigen Mischung aus Liebe, Geduld und Beschäftigung wird sie sich zu einer wunderbaren Familienhündin entwickeln. Wer eine aktive, verschmuste und freundliche Hündin sucht, findet in ihr eine treue Freundin fürs Leben.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Malwinka
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. · LeichlingenLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Malwinka home

What you'll need for Malwinka in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Malwinka

What life with Malwinka looks like

Malwinka is a young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

A 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.

🇩🇪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.

Leichlingen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Malwinka, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Malwinka?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Malwinka on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Malwinka if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Malwinka 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 Malwinka 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Malwinka 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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