How do I contact the shelter about Tina?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Tina if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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 Tina 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 Tina 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tina 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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Tina

German Shepherd · Female

Breed: German Shepherd mixed breed compatibility with others: Gets along well, lives in a mixed pack; Cats: Not known, can be tested. Current location: animal shelter Sokolka (Poland) Reason for surrender: Was rescued from chain confinement. Tina has never had an easy life. She had to spend her life on a chain. Her previous owners barely took care of her. But she is such a lively, loving, and active female dog! At the animal shelter, she has really come out of her shell. She is very afraid during thunderstorms. You wouldn't notice Tina's seven years. She is incredibly playful, very cuddly, and quickly bonds with her people. She is uncomplicated in nature. She would also be a good fit for first-time dog owners. She constantly seeks the company of people and wants to be there all the time. She also gets along well with other dogs. She greets children kindly and loves long walks, and she runs well on a leash.

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Rasse: Schäferhund Mischling Verträglichkeit: Gut verträglich, lebt in einem gemischten Rudel; Katzen: Nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sokolka (Polen) Abgabegrund: Wurde aus Kettenhaltung geholt. Tina hatte es nie leicht im Leben. Sie musste ihr Leben an der Kette verbringen. Ihre damaligen Besitzer haben sich kaum um sie gekümmert. Dabei ist sie eine so lebensfrohe, liebe und aktive Hündin! Im Tierheim ist sie regelrecht aufgetaut. Bei Gewitter hat sie große Angst. Man merkt Tina ihre sieben Jahre nicht an. Sie ist unheimlich verspielt, sehr verschmust und bindet sich schnell an ihre Menschen. Sie ist unkompliziert vom Wesen her. Wäre auch für Ersthundebesitzer gut geeignet. Sucht ständig die Nähe von Menschen und möchte immer dabei sein. Sie kommt auch gut mit anderen Hunden klar. Kinder begrüßt sie freundlich und liebt ausgedehnte Spaziergänge, läuft gut an der Leine.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Leichlingen

Shelter

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.

Living with Tina

✓Spayed
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. · Leichlingen Learn about German Shepherd →

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Tina home

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About Tina

What life with Tina looks like

Tina is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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. 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 Tina, answered.

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