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German Shepherd · Female · Puppy

Gender: female neutered: yes Birth: 07/2011 Origin: Bulgaria Arrived at our area: 10.01.2026 Shoulder height/weight: 55 cm / 18 kg Breed: Shepherd mix Our new arrival, Oma Riwka, according to her vaccination card, is 14 years old and spent 10 years in a Bulgarian chain dog shelter, somehow managing to survive. Her eyes are sad and hopeless, having seen too much cruelty, too much loneliness, and neglect. Now she has moved in and, stressfully at first, told everyone to mind their own business and let her be 😅After that was clarified, she could breathe and found her place in the group. She is still mostly in and enjoys the comforts of life in the house. With familiar people, she is very clingy and follows you like a silent ghost, not being pushy, okay, sometimes maybe a bit of a pest 😁, but more often by gently nudging with her nose to make herself noticed and then staying where she gets safety and love. She is a completely charming personality, if you give her the time to show it.

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Geschlecht: weiblich Kastriert: ja Geburt: 07/2011 Herkunft: Bulgarien In Wörrstadt seit: 10.01.2026 Schulterhöhe/Gewicht: 55 cm / 18 Kg Rasse: Schäferhundmischling Unser Neuzugang Oma Riwka, laut Impfausweis 14 Jahre, hat 10 Jahre in dem bulgarischen Kettentierheim zugebracht und irgendwie überlebt. Ihre Augen sind traurig und hoffnungslos, zu viel Schlimmes haben sie schon gesehen, zu viel Einsamkeit und Vernachlässigung erlebt . Nun ist sie mit ins Haus gezogen und hat anfangs, stressbedingt, auch erst mal allen gesagt, dass sie sie gefälligst in Ruhe ankommen lassen sollen 😅Nachdem das geklärt war, konnte sie durchatmen und sie hat sich gut in die Gruppe gefunden. Sie ist immer noch die meiste Zeit drin und genießt die Annehmlichkeiten des Lebens im Haus. Mit vertrauten Menschen ist sie sehr anhänglich und verfolgt einen, wie ein stiller Geist, nicht aufdringlich, ok manchmal vielleicht ein bisjen 😁, aber eher durch einen kleinen Stups mit der Nase, macht sie sich bemerkbar und bleibt dann einfach dort, wo sie Sicherheit und Liebe bekommt. Sie ist eine ganz entzückende Persönlichkeit, wenn man ihr die Zeit gibt sie zu zeigen.

Size
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Wörrstadt
Shelter
Tierschutz Wörrstadt
Living with Riwka
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Bringing Riwka home

What you'll need for Riwka in week one.

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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

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About Riwka

What life with Riwka looks like

Riwka is a puppy/kitten german shepherd dog waiting at Tierschutz Wörrstadt in Wörrstadt.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Riwka, answered.

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