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Skadi

Husky · Female · Senior · 9 years

Our Skadi is a friendly female dog who is initially a bit cautious and reserved toward new people. If you give her a little time, however, she builds trust quite quickly and then shows herself to be very people-oriented, affectionate, and cuddly. She clearly enjoys the closeness and attention of her people. At 9 years old, Skadi may no longer be a young dog, but she is still remarkably fit and active. She loves walks and generally enjoys being out and about. She walks relaxed on the leash and stays calm in the face of various environmental stimuli. Joggers, cyclists, or other everyday situations usually don't rattle her. Skadi already knows several basic commands and works diligently to reinforce them. She enjoys training together, which also offers a lovely opportunity to deepen her bond with her people. When meeting other dogs head-on, she currently still needs support to get through these situations calmly and relaxed. Here it is important to give her a sense of security and to keep practicing together with her. In direct contact with other dogs, Skadi's decision depends on sympathy. With suitable companions, she is compatible. For Skadi, we wish for people who give her some time at the start to build trust. After that, she looks forward to joint walks, small adventures, and of course plenty of cuddle sessions. Photos: Sonja Auer Fotografie

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Unsere Skadi ist eine freundliche Hündin, die neuen Menschen zunächst etwas vorsichtig und zurückhaltend begegnet. Gibt man ihr kurz Zeit, fasst sie jedoch recht schnell Vertrauen und zeigt sich dann sehr menschenbezogen, anhänglich und verschmust. Sie genießt die Nähe und Aufmerksamkeit ihrer Menschen sichtlich. Mit ihren 9 Jahren gehört Skadi zwar nicht mehr zu den jungen Hunden, ist aber noch erstaunlich fit und aktiv. Spaziergänge liebt sie und auch sonst ist sie gerne unterwegs. Dabei läuft sie entspannt an der Leine und zeigt sich verschiedenen Umweltreizen gegenüber gelassen. Jogger, Fahrradfahrer oder andere alltägliche Situationen bringen sie in der Regel nicht aus der Ruhe. Skadi kennt bereits einige Grundkommandos und arbeitet fleißig daran, diese weiter zu festigen. Gemeinsames Training macht ihr Freude und bietet gleichzeitig eine schöne Möglichkeit, die Bindung zu ihren Menschen weiter zu vertiefen. Bei frontalen Begegnungen mit anderen Hunden benötigt sie aktuell noch Unterstützung, um diese Situationen ruhig und entspannt zu bewältigen. Hier ist es wichtig, ihr Sicherheit zu geben und gemeinsam mit ihr weiter zu üben. Im direkten Kontakt mit anderen Hunden entscheidet bei Skadi die Sympathie. Mit passenden Artgenossen zeigt sie sich verträglich. Für Skadi wünschen wir uns Menschen, die ihr zu Beginn etwas Zeit geben, Vertrauen zu fassen. Danach freut sie sich auf gemeinsame Spaziergänge, kleine Abenteuer und natürlich viele Kuscheleinheiten. Fotos: Sonja Auer Fotografie

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Kreistierheim Böblingen

Living with Skadi

✓Spayed

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About Skadi

What life with Skadi looks like

Skadi is a medium-sized senior husky dog waiting at Kreistierheim Böblingen in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Skadi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Skadi?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Kreistierheim Böblingen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Skadi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Skadi if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Kreistierheim Böblingen whether they will for Skadi, what they require (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 Skadi already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Kreistierheim Böblingen lists Skadi as spayed. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Kreistierheim Böblingen, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Skadi isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Kreistierheim Böblingen about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Skadi 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.