How do I contact the shelter about Vicky?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Vicky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Vicky if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Vicky 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 Vicky 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Vicky 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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Vicky

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Vicky is a friendly, people-oriented dog with a distinctive tongue and a Labrador in her ancestry, which is why she still has a few adorable extra pounds. She will lose them during her walks with her new owners. Vicky is initially a bit uncertain and shy, but she warms up quickly with some time. She was one of over 6,000 dogs in Smeura who was lucky enough to travel to us and is now looking for a loving home. Vicky loves going for walks and does it really well - of course, she is sometimes unsure because she obviously doesn't know everything yet. But even after such a short time, she doesn't find cars, bicycles, and trains scary anymore, but concentrates on the beautiful sides of the walk, for example, the time spent with a trusted person. She is a bit unsure of other dogs during walks and ignores them to a large extent. However, the other dogs in our shelter are too much for her, which is why Vicky is looking for a home as a single princess where she doesn't have to share her people's affection with another animal. Vicky bonds quickly and now has a great smile in her eyes, which the right people will surely deepen. We are looking for people with some dog experience and a lot of time to create many shared memories with Vicky. Vicky's handler is happy to receive nice inquiries and will be happy to arrange an appointment to get to know her.

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menschenbezogen, freundlich Die hübsche Vicky mit ihrer unverwechselbaren Zunge kann einen Labrador in ihren Ahnenreihe auch nicht ganz verleugnen - dementsprechend hat sie auch noch ein paar sehr niedliche Kilos zuviel auf der Waage. Aber bei gemeinsamen Spaziergängen mit ihren trainiert sie sich die bestimmt bald ab. Vicky ist anfangs noch etwas unsicher und schüchtern - taut aber mit etwas Zeit ganz schnell auf. Sie hatte das Glück und durfte als eine der über 6.000 Hunden in der Smeura zu uns reisen und macht sich hier jetzt auf die Suche nach einem liebevollen Zuhause. Vicky liebt es spazieren zu gehen und macht das wirklich gut - klar ist sie noch manchmal unsicher, weil sie eben vieles auch offenbar noch nicht kennt. Aber schon nach so kurzer Zeit findet sie Autos, Fahrräder, und Züge gar nicht mehr gruselig sondern konzentriert sich auf die schönen Seiten des Spaziergangs.. zum Beispiel die gemeinsame Zeit mit einem vertrauten Menschen. Hunden gegenüber ist sie beim spazieren gehen eher etwas unsicher und ignoriert sie weitestgehend. Bei uns in der Auffangstation sind ihr die anderen Hunde jedoch zuviel und deshalb sucht Vicky auch ein Zuhause als Einzelprinzessin, wo sie die Zuneigung ihrer Menschen mit keinem anderen Tier teilen muss. Vicky bindet sich schnell und hat inzwischen ein tolles Strahlen in den Augen, welches die richtigen Menschen noch sicherlich noch vertiefen werden. Für die hübsche Maus suchen wir Menschen mit etwas Hundeerfahrung und viel Zeit, um mit Vicky ganz viele gemeinsame Erinnerungen zu schaffen. Vickys Vermittlerin freut sich über nette Anfragen und vereinbart dann gerne einen Kennenlern-Termin.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Essen

Shelter

4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt

Living with Vicky

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt · Essen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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About Vicky

What life with Vicky looks like

Vicky is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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 Vicky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Vicky?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Vicky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Vicky if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Vicky 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 Vicky 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Vicky 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.