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Tilda

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

Tilda is a mixed-breed German Shepherd puppy, approximately 12 months old. She is a beautiful and intelligent dog with a touch of her ancestors' mystery. Tilda's eyes are attentive, and her loyal gaze touches many hearts, although a hint of her past uncertainty can still be seen. Initially, she found it difficult to trust people and other dogs, but she has made great progress and learned that there are loving hands that mean no harm and people who genuinely care for her. Today, Tilda enjoys petting and seeks the company of her caregivers. Once she trusts someone, she shows her affectionate side, enjoying petting and appreciating every bit of attention. Our caregivers are proud of her and say it's wonderful to see her grow more confident. Tilda gets along well with male dogs but is self-assured around female dogs and knows what she wants and what she doesn't. She is an active, intelligent, and lively dog who longs for people who enjoy going on long walks, engaging in various activities, and sharing adventures. She also values people who provide her with loving guidance and show her that she can rely on them. Tilda came from another shelter, and her past has shaped her, but it doesn't define her future. She seeks people who can read her body language and provide her with loving consistency and security. Tilda hopes to find a home with experienced dog owners who can give her the time to build trust and show her the beauty of a dog's life. If you are the person she has been waiting for, she will open her sensitive heart to you. Before she goes to her new home, Tilda will be spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated. If you are interested in adopting her, please contact her caregivers.

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Rasse: Schäferhund-Mischlingshündin Alter: geb. ca. 12/2021 Hallo, ich bin Tilda… hier wird erzählt, ich sei eine wunderschöne Hündin, bei der sich vermutlich der ein oder andere Schäferhund unter meine Ahnen gemogelt hat… Mit meinen aufmerksamen Augen und meinem treuen Blick berühre ich viele Herzen – auch wenn man darin noch einen Hauch meiner vergangenen Unsicherheit erkennen kann… Anfangs fiel es mir sehr schwer, Menschen und auch anderen Hunden zu vertrauen… Doch ich habe in den vergangenen Monaten große Fortschritte gemacht und zum Glück hier gelernt, dass es liebevolle Hände gibt, die mir nichts Böses wollen und das es Menschen gibt, die es gut mit mir meinen… Heute genieße ich Streicheleinheiten sehr und suche bewusst die Nähe der Pfleger, die ich kenne und denen ich vertraue… Und wenn ich erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst habe, zeige ich auch meine liebevolle Seite… dann genieße ich ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten und freue mich über jedes noch so kleine bisschen Aufmerksamkeit…Unsere Pfleger sind sehr stolz auf mich und sagen, es ist schön zu sehen, wie ich Schritt für Schritt immer mehr aus mir herauskomme… Mit Rüden komme ich gut zurecht… aber im Umgang mit den Mädels zeige ich mich sehr selbstbewusst und weiß durchaus, was ich möchte und was nicht… Ich bin eine aktive, intelligente und lebensfrohe Hündin und wünsche mir Menschen, die gerne mit mir unterwegs sind… Lange Spaziergänge, abwechslungsreiche Aktivitäten und gemeinsame Abenteuer machen mich glücklich… aber genauso wichtig sind mir Menschen, die mir liebevoll Orientierung geben und mir weiterhin zeigen, dass ich mich auf sie verlassen kann… Ich kam aus einem anderen Tierheim in dieses… und ja… meine Vergangenheit hat mich geprägt… aber sie bestimmt nicht meine Zukunft! Deshalb wünsche mir Menschen, die meine Körpersprache gut lesen können und mir mit liebevoller Konsequenz Sicherheit und Orientierung geben… Ich wünsche mir ein Zuhause bei Menschen mit etwas Hundeerfahrung, die mir die Zeit geben, weiter Vertrauen aufzubauen und mir zeigen, wie schön ein Hundeleben sein kann… Wer mir diese Chance schenkt, dem öffne ich mein sensibles Herz… denn es gibt kaum etwas Schöneres, als das Herz eines Hundes zu gewinnen, der gelernt hat, wieder an das Gute zu glauben… Vielleicht bist genau du der Mensch, auf den ich schon so lange warte… Ich würde mich freuen, dich kennenzulernen! Bevor ich in mein neues Zuhause reise, werde ich noch kastriert, gechipt und geimpft. Wer mich adoptieren möchte, wende sich bitte an meine Vermittler . Hündinnen Weitere Informationen

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Traurige Hundeherzen e.V.
Living with Tilda
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Traurige Hundeherzen e.V. · HamburgLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Tilda home

What you'll need for Tilda 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 Tilda

What life with Tilda looks like

Tilda is a small adult german shepherd dog waiting at Traurige Hundeherzen e.V. in Hamburg.

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 Tilda, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tilda?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Traurige Hundeherzen e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tilda on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tilda if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Traurige Hundeherzen 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Tilda 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 Tilda 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 Traurige Hundeherzen e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tilda 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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