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Tinka

Labrador Retriever · Female

Tinka was abandoned in late April in the Schlosspark in Biebrich and is now waiting for her second chance. She is a friendly female dog, but she is very reserved around people at first. For Tinka, a quiet, patient home is sought where she can build trust at her own pace. Since her compatibility with other animals is unknown and she has not shown much interest in dog company at the animal shelter, she will be rehomed as a single dog.

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Tinka wurde Ende April im Schlosspark in Biebrich ausgesetzt und wartet nun auf ihre zweite Chance. Sie ist eine freundliche Hündin, zeigt sich Menschen gegenüber anfangs jedoch sehr zurückhaltend. Für Tinka wird ein ruhiges, geduldiges Zuhause ohne Kinder gesucht, in dem sie in ihrem eigenen Tempo Vertrauen fassen kann. Sie benötigt eine wohlwollende Führung und Menschen, an denen sie sich klar orientieren kann. Artgenossen gegenüber ist sie meist zu dominant und da sie bislang keinen großen Wert auf Hundegesellschaft legt, wird sie als Einzelhund vermittelt.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Wiesbaden

Shelter

Tierheim Wiesbaden

Living with Tinka

✕Spayed
✕Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Tinka home

What you'll need for Tinka in week one.

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About Tinka

What life with Tinka looks like

Tinka is a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Wiesbaden in Wiesbaden.

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 Tinka, answered.

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