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Vicky (Zuhause und Paten gesucht)

Belgian Malinois · Female · Adult · 5 years

The pretty Malinois female dog came to us because her owner could no longer care for her due to health reasons. Upon her arrival, Vicky needed time to adjust to her new environment. She was initially fearful and unsure. She made it clear from the start that she is not an easygoing dog. Now, she knows a few caregivers and handlers whom she greets friendly but still with suspicion and distance. She reacts negatively to strangers at first and needs time to build trust. During walks, she is sometimes very stressed and tense but can be called back well and responds to most commands. Meeting other dogs still poses a significant challenge for her, as she reacts reactively, showing how unsure she still is. She has already made small progress and is slowly becoming more calm. She enjoys treats and can be easily distracted by them. With selected male dogs, she can even go for walks together and enjoys the time in the woods. Currently, she allows for short cuddles as long as her boundaries are respected and she is not pressured. Overall, Vicky is an intelligent female dog with potential and high energy. She needs a lot of time and patience to build trust, and one should meet her with sensitivity and respect. Then, she is attentive, friendly, and eager to learn. Vicky is only placed in very experienced hands. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Die hübsche Malinois-Hündin kam zu uns, weil ihr Besitzer sich aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht mehr um sie kümmern konnte. Nach ihrer Ankunft brauchte Vicky zunächst Zeit, um in der neuen Umgebung anzukommen. Sie zeigte sich dabei ängstlich und unsicher. Sie machte von Anfang andeutlich, dass sie kein unkomplizierter Hund ist. Inzwischen kennt sie einige Pfleger und Gassigänger, denen sie freundlich, jedoch weiterhin misstrauisch und distanziert begegnet. Auf Fremde reagiert sie zunächst negativ und braucht Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen Bei Spaziergängen ist sie teilweise sehr gestresst und angespannt, lässt sich aber gut abrufen und reagiert auf die meisten Kommandos. Begegnungen mit Hunden fallen ihr derzeit noch sehr schwer. Sie reagiert reaktiv und zeigt dadurch, wie unsicher sie noch ist. Hierbei hat sie schon kleine Fortschritte gemacht und wird langsam etwas ruhiger. Sie nimmt gerne Leckerchen und lässt sich damit gut ablenken. Mit ausgewählten Rüden kann sie sogar schon gemeinsam spazieren gehen und genießt dabei die Zeit im Wald. Mittlerweile lässt sie kurze Streicheleinheiten zu, solange man ihre Grenzen einhält und sie nicht bedrängt. Insgesamt ist Vicky eine intelligente Hündin mit Potenzial und hohem Energielevel. Sie braucht aber viel Zeit und Geduld um überhaupt zu vertrauen und man sollte ihr einfühlsam und mit Respekt begegnen. Dann ist sie aufmerksam, freundlich und lernwillig. Vicky wird nur in sehr erfahrene Hände abgegeben.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Vicky (Zuhause und Paten gesucht)
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Vicky (Zuhause und Paten gesucht) home

What you'll need for Vicky (Zuhause und Paten gesucht) in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Vicky (Zuhause und Paten gesucht)

What life with Vicky (Zuhause und Paten gesucht) looks like

Vicky (Zuhause und Paten gesucht) is a medium-sized adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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 Vicky (Zuhause und Paten gesucht), answered.

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