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Olympia

Great Dane · Female · Adult · 4 years

over: 🍀 Rasseliebhaber, pay attention, here comes a imposing personality with a lot of charm and character. May I introduce myself? My name is Olympia. In my life so far, I've been quite the roving trophy, having had several owners but never staying with one for very long. In my last home, I was kept as a guard dog, and my owner didn't take very good care of me, so I've now found my way to the animal shelter. At first, I'm a bit unsure and somewhat suspicious of strangers, but I warm up relatively quickly and then become a real cuddle bug. Racially speaking, I've occasionally had issues with my eyes, although the cataracts have been corrected, but I'm likely to have occasionally inflamed eyes for the rest of my life. This eye problem can be managed with eye drops, and I really do it well and with routine. I have a good basic obedience, but I need a confident and consistent leadership to prevent me from taking the reins. Additionally, I still have a significant prey drive that needs to be worked on, although it's probably not entirely gone from my behavior. Currently, I live in a foster home with two other dogs and have regular contact with other dogs there, which works without any problems. Whether I would understand a second dog in my new home still needs to be tested, as it always does, just like with us humans, it depends on the chemistry 😉. If you want to know more about me and meet me, feel free to contact me via the email address or speak to the people in the office. I look forward to meeting you.

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Andere Hunde: gerne, nach Sympathie Andere Tiere: nicht bekannt, muss man testen Kinder: wenn man den Hund und die Kinder unter Kontrolle hat Hundeerfahrung: Hundeerfahrung (Rassekenner) Probleme: nur Rassebedingte, wachsam, territorial Besonderheit: Lernwillig, lieb, sehr gut erzogen Rasseliebhaber aufgepasst, hier kommt eine imposante Persönlichkeit mit viel Charme und Charakter. Darf ich mich vorstellen? Mein Name ist Olympia. In meinem Leben war ich bis jetzt ein ziemlicher Wanderpokal, hatte mehrere Besitzer aber bei keinem durfte ich richtig lange bleiben. In meinem letzten Zuhause wurde ich als Wachhund gehalten und mein Besitzer hat sich nicht so richtig gut um mich gekümmert, daher habe ich nun den Weg ins Tierheim gefunden. Anfangs bin ich Fremden gegenüber etwas unsicher und eher misstrauisch, taue aber relativ schnell auf und bin dann auch eine richtige Schmusebacke. Rassentypisch habe ich immer mal wieder mit meinen Augen Probleme, zwar wurden die Lieder schon korrigiert, aber trotzdem werde ich wahrscheinlich mein Leben lang immer mal wieder entzündete Augen haben. Diese Augenproblematik bekommt man aber gut mit Augensalben in den Griff und ich lasse das auch wirklich gut und routiniert mit mir machen. Ich habe einen guten Grundgehorsam brauche aber eine souveräne und konsequente Führung, damit ich nicht das Ruder in die Hand nehme. Zudem habe ich auch noch einen ziemlichen Jagdtrieb an dem gearbeitet werden muss, das bekommt man aber wahrscheinlich nicht ganz aus meinem Verhalten heraus. Momentan wohne ich auf einer Pflegestelle mit zwei weiteren Hunden zusammen und habe dort auch immer wieder Kontakt zu anderen Hunden, das klappt dort ohne Probleme. Ob ich mich mit einem zweiten Hund in meinem neuen Heim verstehen würde, muss man trotzdem testen, den es entscheidet natürlich immer, so wie bei uns Menschen auch, die Sympathie 😉 Ihr wollt mehr über mich erfahren und mich Kennenlernen, dann meldet euch gerne unter der Mail Adresse oder sprecht die Leute im Büro an. Ich freue mich auf euch.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Stuttgart
Shelter
Tierheim Stuttgart
Living with Olympia
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Stuttgart · StuttgartLearn about Great Dane

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Olympia home

What you'll need for Olympia 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 Olympia

What life with Olympia looks like

Olympia is a adult great dane dog waiting at Tierheim Stuttgart in Stuttgart.

An 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Olympia, answered.

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