Not confirmed since October 24, 2026

Paula

Jack Russell Terrier · Female

From the Timid Hare to the Adventurer

DE·Show original

vom Angsthasen zum Abenteurer

Size

Small

Age

—

Location

🇩🇪Gütersloh

Shelter

Tierheim Gütersloh

Cared for by Tierheim Gütersloh · Gütersloh Learn about Jack Russell Terrier →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Paula home

What you'll need for Paula in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

01
Required by most shelters
Trixie Transport Box
Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.
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€35–45
02
Editor's pick
Folding Wire Crate
First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.
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€50–80
03
Legal · EU
Car Seatbelt Tether
Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.
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€8–12
04
Adaptil Calming Spray
Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.
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€18–25
05
Orthopaedic Dog Bed
Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.
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€30–60
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 Paula

What life with Paula looks like

Paula is a small adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Gütersloh in Gütersloh.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Gütersloh, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Paula, answered.

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