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Vladi

German Shorthaired Pointer · Male · Adult · 5 years

All information comes from our Sardinian colleagues and the local veterinarians. The dogs have mostly been visited and assessed several times by the placement team, as far as this is possible under their current living conditions. Age, size and weight information may vary. If "unknown" is stated, we cannot provide any further information on how the dog gets along with children and cats. No illnesses are known unless an illness is listed. Dormant illnesses are of course always possible. What happened to me? Vladi was found together with his brothers Virtus and another littermate beside a road near Olbia in Sardinia – alone, unprotected and with no one looking after the three of them. For Vladi and Virtus, that day of rescue has still not come. Vladi lives at L. I. D. A. in Olbia, an animal shelter with several hundred dogs. Together with his brother, he spends day after day behind bars there. Concrete, noise and the same routines shape his daily life. For a sensitive hunting dog, that is not a place where one can learn to trust. And yet Vladi has held on to something that gives us great hope: his curiosity. Vladi is a beautiful, slender male with gentle amber eyes and a warm, dark brown coat. Compared with his brother Virtus, he is clearly braver and more curious. Although many things still frighten him, his curiosity keeps winning out. During our visit in April, he gave us a moment we will not soon forget. One of our colleagues spoke calmly to Vladi and Virtus and tried to tempt the two of them with a little food. While Virtus cautiously approached, Vladi stayed close to her the whole time. He watched her attentively, walked up to her and gave her his enchanting smile. His tail never stopped for a second. That charming grin, accompanied by his constantly wagging tail, touched our hearts deeply. For a dog who has spent his entire life in the shelter and has hardly been able to gather positive experiences with people, this moment was incredibly moving and shows that Vladi does not want to avoid people. On the contrary: he wants contact. He wants to belong. He simply needs someone who shows him that trust does not have to be frightening. We are convinced that Vladi will develop quickly in a calm home. Everything we saw that day points to this. His curiosity is greater than his fear – and that is exactly where his great chance lies. Vladi is looking for people with patience, understanding and a big heart. People who do not pressure him, but give him the time he needs to settle in and build trust. As a German Shorthaired Pointer mix, he has the typical traits of a hunting dog: he is sensitive, perceptive and closely attached to his people. That is precisely why he suffers so much from the hustle and noise of the shelter. He does not belong behind bars – he belongs where he can finally experience security. A confident, experienced dog would surely be a great help to Vladi. A calm home in a rural area with a securely fenced garden would give him the perfect setting to discover the world step by step. Whoever gives Vladi a chance gets a dog who has long since opened his heart – even though he does not yet know how wonderful a shared life with his people can be. Perhaps this wonderful smile will soon no longer be waiting behind prison bars, but every morning for you. We place dogs throughout Germany. The suitcases are packed and Vladi can travel to Germany.

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Alle Angaben sind Informationen von unseren sardischen Kollegen und Tierärzten vor Ort. Alle Hunde wurden meistens mehrfach von den Vermittlern besucht und auch beurteilt, so gut dies in den jetzigen Lebensumständen möglich ist. Alter und Größen- sowie Gewichtsangabe können abweichen. Wir können keine weiteren Auskünfte im Umgang mit Kindern und Katzen geben, wenn hier “unbekannt” angegeben ist. Krankheiten sind nicht bekannt, sofern keine Krankheit angegeben ist. Schlummernde Krankheiten sind natürlich immer möglich. Was ist mir passiert? Vladi wurde gemeinsam mit seinen Brüdern Virtus und einem weiteren Geschwisterhund an einer Straße bei Olbia auf Sardinien gefunden – allein, schutzlos und ohne jemanden, der sich um die drei kümmerte. Für Vladi und Virtus ist dieser Tag bis heute nicht gekommen. Vladi lebt in der L. I. D. A. in Olbia – einem Tierheim mit mehreren hundert Hunden. Gemeinsam mit seinem Bruder verbringt er dort Tag für Tag hinter Gittern. Beton, Lärm und immer die gleichen Abläufe bestimmen seinen Alltag. Für einen sensiblen Jagdhund ist das kein Ort, an dem man Vertrauen lernen kann. Und doch hat Vladi sich etwas bewahrt, das uns große Hoffnung macht: seine Neugier. Vladi ist ein wunderschöner, schlanker Rüde mit sanften bernsteinfarbenen Augen und einem warm schimmernden, dunkelbraunen Fell. Im Vergleich zu seinem Bruder Virtus ist er deutlich mutiger und neugieriger. Auch wenn ihm vieles noch Angst macht, siegt bei ihm immer wieder die Neugier. Bei unserem Besuch im April hat er uns einen Moment geschenkt, den wir so schnell nicht vergessen werden. Eine Kollegin sprach Vladi und Virtus ruhig an und versuchte, die beiden mit etwas Futter neugierig zu machen. Während Virtus sich vorsichtig herantastete, hielt sich Vladi die ganze Zeit in ihrer Nähe auf. Er beobachtete sie aufmerksam, lief auf sie zu und schenkte ihr sein zauberhaftes Lächeln. Seine Rute kam dabei keine Sekunde zur Ruhe. Dieses bezaubernde Grinsen, begleitet von seiner unaufhörlich wedelnden Rute, hat uns mitten ins Herz getroffen. Für einen Hund, der sein ganzes Leben im Tierheim verbracht hat und kaum positive Erfahrungen mit Menschen sammeln durfte, war dieser Moment unglaublich berührend und zeigt, dass Vladi Menschen nicht aus dem Weg gehen möchte. Im Gegenteil: Er möchte Kontakt. Er möchte dazugehören. Er braucht nur jemanden, der ihm zeigt, dass Vertrauen keine Angst machen muss. Wir sind überzeugt, dass Vladi sich in einem ruhigen Zuhause schnell entwickeln wird. Alles, was wir an diesem Tag gesehen haben, spricht dafür. Seine Neugier ist größer als seine Angst – und genau darin liegt seine große Chance. Vladi sucht Menschen mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem großen Herzen. Menschen, die ihn nicht bedrängen, sondern ihm die Zeit geben, die er braucht, um anzukommen und Vertrauen zu entwickeln. Als Deutsch-Kurzhaar-Mischling bringt er die typischen Eigenschaften eines Jagdhundes mit: Er ist sensibel, feinfühlig und eng auf seine Menschen bezogen. Gerade deshalb leidet er besonders unter der Hektik und dem Lärm des Tierheims. Er gehört nicht hinter Gitter – sondern dorthin, wo er endlich Geborgenheit erleben darf. Ein souveräner Ersthund wäre für Vladi sicherlich eine große Hilfe. Ein ruhiges Zuhause in ländlicher Umgebung mit sicher eingezäuntem Garten würde ihm den perfekten Rahmen geben, die Welt Schritt für Schritt zu entdecken. Wer Vladi eine Chance schenkt, bekommt einen Hund, der sein Herz längst geöffnet hat – auch wenn er selbst noch nicht weiß, wie schön ein gemeinsames Leben mit seinen Menschen sein kann. Vielleicht wartet dieses wundervolle Lächeln schon bald nicht mehr hinter Gitterstäben, sondern jeden Morgen auf dich. Wir vermitteln bundesweit. Die Koffer sind gepackt und Vladi kann nach Deutschland ausreisen.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
STREUNERHerzen e.V.
Living with Vladi
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by STREUNERHerzen e.V. · KölnLearn about German Shorthaired Pointer →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Vladi home

What you'll need for Vladi in week one.

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    €35–45
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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About Vladi

What life with Vladi looks like

Vladi is a large adult german shorthaired pointer dog waiting at STREUNERHerzen e.V. in Köln.

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.

Köln, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Vladi, answered.

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