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Speranta

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Speranta, born in 2020 and about 55 cm tall, is one of those female dogs who are reclaiming their world in tiny steps. When we first met her, she would only let herself be lured halfway out of her kennel with treats tossed to her, and only when no one was standing too close. She would take only what lay within immediate reach and withdraw again right away, at least as long as there were onlookers. But Speranta is making progress. Small, yet meaningful progress. Update August 2025: She is coming out of her kennel more on her own and seems somewhat less tense. You can see that she wants to – she just needs time. Update December 2025: Speranta now tolerates human closeness and even touch. She doesn't really enjoy it yet, but by Romanian shelter standards this is a big step forward. It shows that she responds positively to careful work. We are looking for further support for the lovely Speranta: "Anyone who would like to gift Speranta a training session for €15 is not only supporting her development, but also giving her a little piece of hope. Each session helps her build a bit more trust, feel safer, and step out of her kennel with more courage. For such a sensitive female dog, these careful steps are incredibly valuable – and they show that she is being seen." Speranta is a very beautiful female dog who needs competent, patient, and empathetic people. People who understand that fear is not a "problem" but a protective mechanism. People who take joy in small successes and give her the time she needs. In the hectic everyday life of the shelter, she will never truly be able to settle. In a calm, loving home or an experienced foster placement, however, she could finally begin to open up – at her own pace, in her own way. That is why we are looking for an experienced foster or forever home. Perhaps you are exactly the person who will show her that trust may grow when one is seen and understood. Speranta is neutered and will be vaccinated, microchipped, and placed with a protection contract after a positive preliminary check. General note about our animals: Our dogs in Romania are visited regularly so that we can reassess their behavior and development again and again. These personal impressions help us convey as accurate a picture as possible of each individual dog. However, we would like to point out that a dog may show a different side in a new environment – with new people, new routines, and new impressions. This is completely normal and part of every process of change. Many dogs even open up faster at home and show sides that were not visible at the shelter. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but they are not a guarantee of any particular behavior in a new setting. They are meant to provide orientation and show how the dog presents itself at the shelter – and what potential lies within. We are convinced that with patience, understanding, and a loving environment, every dog can find its way and continue to develop positively.

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Speranta, geboren 2020 und etwa 55 cm groß, gehört zu den Hündinnen, die sich ihre Welt in winzigen Schritten zurückerobern. Als wir sie kennenlernten, ließ sie sich nur mit zugeworfenen Leckerlis halb aus ihrer Hütte locken – und auch nur dann, wenn niemand zu nah stand. Sie nahm nur das, was in unmittelbarer Reichweite lag, und zog sich sofort wieder zurück. Zumindest solange Zuschauer dabei waren.Doch Speranta macht Fortschritte. Kleine, aber bedeutsame.Update August 2025: Sie kommt weiter aus ihrer Hütte heraus und wirkt etwas weniger angespannt. Man sieht, dass sie möchte – sie braucht nur Zeit.Update Dezember 2025: Speranta duldet mittlerweile menschliche Nähe und sogar Berührung. Noch gefällt ihr das nicht wirklich, aber für rumänische Shelterverhältnisse ist das ein großer Schritt nach vorn. Ein Fortschritt, der zeigt, dass sie positiv auf behutsame Arbeit anspricht.Weitere Unterstützung für die hübsche Speranta gesucht: „Wer Speranta eine Trainingseinheit à 15 € schenken möchte, unterstützt damit nicht nur ihre Entwicklung, sondern schenkt ihr auch ein kleines Stück Hoffnung. Jede Einheit hilft ihr, ein bisschen mehr Vertrauen zu fassen, sich sicherer zu fühlen und mutiger aus ihrer Hütte herauszutreten. Für eine so sensible Hündin sind diese behutsamen Schritte unglaublich wertvoll – und sie zeigen, dass sie gesehen wird.“Speranta ist eine sehr hübsche Hündin, die kompetente, geduldige und einfühlsame Menschen braucht. Menschen, die verstehen, dass Angst kein „Problem“ ist, sondern ein Schutzmechanismus. Menschen, die Freude an kleinen Erfolgen haben und ihr die Zeit schenken, die sie braucht.Im hektischen Shelteralltag wird sie nie wirklich zur Ruhe kommen. In einem ruhigen, liebevollen Zuhause oder einer erfahrenen Pflegestelle dagegen könnte sie endlich beginnen, sich zu öffnen – in ihrem Tempo, auf ihre Weise. Daher suchen wir eine erfahrene Pflegestelle oder Endstelle.Vielleicht bist du genau der Mensch, der ihr zeigt, dass Vertrauen wachsen darf, wenn man gesehen und verstanden wird.Speranta ist kastriert und wird geimpft, gechipt und nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Speranta
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Speranta home

What you'll need for Speranta 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 Speranta

What life with Speranta looks like

Speranta is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Speranta, answered.

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