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Varna

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

08/2026 Varna, born circa 2018, neutered, approx. 60 cm shoulder height. Currently in a foster home in 47807 Krefeld Varna is 8 years old, approx. 60 cm tall and weighs 31.5 kg. She is currently living with her foster family in 47807 Krefeld, where she is slowly learning to settle in at her own pace and enjoy life to the fullest. It is lovely to see Varna gradually discover all the little things: lying in the grass, having a soft place to sleep, being petted and, above all, cuddling. Varna clearly enjoys every new experience and soaks up the affection of her people. She is a very sweet, gentle and rather submissive female dog. With confident dogs she quickly yields and prefers to avoid conflict. With less confident dogs she may show her lips to make it clear when something is becoming too much for her. Walking on lead is still new to Varna and needs more practice. Outside, she is currently still very cautious and needs some time to collect herself. Once she has oriented herself, however, she walks along nicely. Car travel, on the other hand, is already going very smoothly. During the ride Varna is calm and easygoing; only when getting in does she still need a little persuasion. Cats also live in her foster home. Since they are often out and about, there have been hardly any direct encounters so far. When Varna sees them at the window, for example, she has shown no particular reaction so far. The contact to date is not yet sufficient for a reliable assessment; if there is serious interest, cat compatibility can be tested again in a targeted way. ✔️ vaccinated ✔️ microchipped ✔️ with EU pet passport The

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08/2026 Varna, geboren ca. 2018, kastriert, ca. 60 cm Schulterhöhe Auf Pflegestelle in 47807 Krefeld Varna ist 8 Jahre alt, ca. 60 cm groß und wiegt 31,5 kg. Aktuell lebt sie auf ihrer Pflegestelle in 47807 Krefeld und lernt dort nun in ihrem eigenen Tempo anzukommen und das Leben in vollen Zügen zu genießen. Schön ist es zu sehen, wie Varna nach und nach all die kleinen Dinge entdeckt. Im Gras liegen, einen weichen Schlafplatz haben, gestreichelt werden und vor allem kuscheln – Varna genießt jede neue Erfahrung sichtlich und saugt die Zuwendung ihrer Menschen regelrecht auf. Sie ist eine sehr liebe, sanfte und eher unterwürfige Hündin. Souveränen Hunden gegenüber ordnet sie sich schnell unter und geht Konflikten lieber aus dem Weg. Bei weniger souveränen Hunden kann sie auch einmal die Lefzen zeigen und damit deutlich machen, wenn ihr etwas zu viel wird. Auch das Gassigehen ist für Varna noch neu und muss weiter geübt werden. Draußen ist sie momentan noch sehr vorsichtig und braucht etwas Zeit, um sich zu sammeln. Hat sie sich erst einmal orientiert, läuft sie aber bereits schön mit. Autofahren klappt dagegen schon ganz entspannt. Während der Fahrt ist Varna ruhig und unkompliziert – lediglich beim Einsteigen braucht sie momentan noch ein bisschen Überredung. Auf ihrer Pflegestelle leben außerdem Katzen. Da diese viel unterwegs sind, gab es bislang kaum direkte Begegnungen. Wenn Varna sie aber beispielsweise am Fenster sieht, zeigt sie bisher keine besondere Reaktion. Für eine sichere Einschätzung reichen die bisherigen Kontakte noch nicht aus – bei ernsthaftem Interesse kann die Katzenverträglichkeit aber gerne noch einmal gezielt getestet werden. ✔️ geimpft ✔️ gechippt ✔️ mit EU-Heimtierausweis Die

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hope for Future e.V.
Living with Varna
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Hope for Future e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Varna home

What you'll need for Varna 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

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    €20–35

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About Varna

What life with Varna looks like

Varna is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future 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 Varna, answered.

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