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Mixed Breed · Female

Shiva. Breed: Mix. Gender: Female. Age: *03/01/2019*. Housing: No information. Identifier: 25087. Shiva came to us as a surrendered dog. Another association had rehomed Shiva with another dog to older previous owners, who, due to health issues, could not take care of them anymore and gave the two to us. Shiva was initially insecure around people and did not seek their closeness, preferring to stay outside with the group of dogs. She has since adapted well to the new rules. Shiva has learned that she does not make decisions, for example, whether she goes for a walk or not. She has been regularly attending daily training classes and is making great progress. When she sees familiar people, she is overjoyed and loves to cuddle. For Shiva, we are looking for an active family that can provide her with the necessary support, but also clearly define rules and responsibilities. A confident only dog can be present. Older children are generally not a problem. Shiva has shown territorial behavior in the past. If allowed to have her way in a new home, it is quite possible that she will fall back into old patterns and bite visitors. She will still need a muzzle in certain situations (e.g., at the vet, with visitors), especially in the beginning, but she wears it without any issues. Emergency animal: No. Found animal: No. Mediated:. This animal has a history of biting.

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Shiva. Rasse: Mix. Geschlecht: weiblichAlter: *1.03.2019Haltung: keine AngabenKennung: 25087Shiva kam als Abgabehund zu uns.Ein anderer Verein hatte Shiva mit einem weiteren Hund an ältere Vorbesitzer vermittelt, die sich aber schon bald gesundheitsbedingt nicht mehr kümmern konnten und die Beiden an uns weitergaben.Shiva zeigte sich bei uns unsicher Menschen gegenüber und hatte nicht das Bedürfnis nach deren Nähe, sondern hielt sich gern draußen in der Hundegruppe auf.Sie nimmt mittlerweile die neuen Regeln sehr gut an.Shiva hat gelernt, dass nicht sie die Entscheidungen trifft, z.B. ob sie spazieren geht oder nicht.Sie besucht seit einiger Zeit regelmäßig das Alltagstraining in der Hundeschule und macht weitere tolle Fortschritte.Sieht sie ihr bekannte Personen, ist sie außer sich vor Freude und liebt das Kuscheln.Für Shiva suchen wir eine aktive Familie, die ihr weiterhin den nötigen Halt gibt, aber auch Regeln und Zuständigkeiten klar definiert.Ein souveräner Ersthund kann gern vorhanden sein.Auch ältere Kinder sind grundsätzlich kein Problem.Shiva zeigte in der Vergangenheit territoriales Verhalten. Lässt man sie im neuen Heim gewähren, kann es durchaus passieren, dass sie in alte Muster fällt und Besucher beißt.Sie wird weiterhin in bestimmten Situationen (z.B. Tierarzt, Besucher), vor allem in der Anfangszeit, einen Maulkorb benötigen. Diesen trägt sie aber problemlosNotfalltier: NeinFundtier: NeinVermittelt: Neinzurück

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Geldern
Shelter
Tierheim Geldern
Living with Shiva
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Geldern · GeldernLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Shiva home

What you'll need for Shiva 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
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    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 Shiva

What life with Shiva looks like

Shiva is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Geldern in Geldern.

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 Shiva, answered.

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