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WALDTRAUT

Jack Russell Terrier · Female · Senior · 9 years

Waldtraut, a blind 14-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, was brought to our shelter as a found animal. Unfortunately, we do not have any information about her past or her exact age. She is estimated to be around 14 years old, is not spayed, weighs about five kilograms, and has a shoulder height of approximately 25 centimeters. Waldtraut is looking for a quiet and understanding home where she can enjoy her twilight years at her own pace. Due to her age and blindness, she is limited in her movement and no longer requires long walks. Waldtraut is usually neutral and somewhat disinterested in strangers. However, the opinionated senior knows exactly what she wants and what she doesn't. If she is pushed or her boundaries are not respected, she can snap. Her future owners should take her signals seriously and provide her with enough rest and retreat options. Waldtraut is also suitable for a family, but children should be older, calm, and understanding, as she needs a lot of rest and can become upset if things get too much for her. She is tolerant with other dogs, but only if they treat her calmly and respect her need for distance. She would rather have her own space. Waldtraut currently cannot be left alone. She needs a familiar person nearby, where she feels safe and can relax. However, she can ride in the car without any problems. Waldtraut is blind and needs daily eye drops and eye ointment. She may also react to medication administration with snapping or biting. Her future owners should therefore have experience in safely and calmly handling a dog that does not always tolerate physical treatments. Waldtraut also has a heart murmur and needs corresponding medication. She is probably also hard of hearing. A dental treatment is still pending.

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Waldtraut kam als Fundtier zu uns ins Tierheim. Daher liegen uns leider keine Informationen zu ihrer Vorgeschichte vor und auch ihr genaues Alter ist nicht bekannt. Die kleine Jack-Russell-Terrier-Hündin wird auf etwa 14 Jahre geschätzt, ist nicht kastriert, wiegt rund fünf Kilogramm und hat eine Schulterhöhe von ungefähr 25 Zentimetern. Waldtraut sucht ein ruhiges und verständnisvolles zuhause, in dem sie ihren Lebensabend in ihrem eigenen Tempo genießen darf. Altersbedingt und aufgrund ihrer Blindheit ist sie in ihrer Bewegung eingeschränkt und benötigt keine langen Spaziergänge mehr. Gegenüber Fremden Menschen zeigt sich Waldtraut meist neutral und eher desinteressiert. Die meinungsstarke Seniorin weiß jedoch genau, was sie möchte und was nicht. Werden ihre Warnungen nicht ernstgenommen, kann sie auch schnappen. Ihre zukünftigen Menschen sollten ihre Signale daher ernst nehmen und ihr ausreichend Ruhe sowie Rückzugsmöglichkeiten bieten. Grundsätzlich eignet sich Waldtraut auch für eine Familie. Kinder sollten allerdings bereits älter, ruhig und verantwortungsvoll sein, da sie viel Ruhe benötigt und ungehalten reagieren kann, wenn ihr etwas zu viel wird. Mit Artgenossen und Katzen ist Waldtraut verträglich. Eigentlich möchte sie jedoch lieber ihre Ruhe haben. Allein bleiben kann Waldtraut nicht gut. Sie benötigt eine vertraute Bezugsperson in ihrer Nähe, bei der sie sich sicher fühlt und entspannen kann. Im Auto fährt sie hingegen problemlos mit und wäre ein idealer Hund, für Leute, die im Homeoffice arbeiten. Waldtraut ist blind und benötigt täglich Augentropfen und Augensalbe. Ihre zukünftigen Menschen sollten daher etwas Erfahrung oder Lernbereitschaft im sicheren und ruhigen Umgang mit einem Hund haben, der körperliche Behandlungen nicht immer toleriert. Außerdem hat Waldtraut ein Herzgeräusch und benötigt entsprechende Medikamente. Vermutlich ist sie zudem schwerhörig. Eine Zahnsanierung steht ebenfalls noch an. -0Fax: 089/90 73 20E-Mail

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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein München
Living with WALDTRAUT
  • ✕Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing WALDTRAUT home

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About WALDTRAUT

What life with WALDTRAUT looks like

WALDTRAUT is a senior jack russell terrier dog waiting at Tierschutzverein München.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 WALDTRAUT, answered.

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