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Xena

Unknown · Adult · 8 years

This beautiful 8-year-old German Shepherd female is looking for a new home where she can find her place again. She is an incredibly sweet and social lady who loves to be close to her people. As a true German Shepherd, she keeps a close eye on her surroundings and can be watchful. Because she is very attached to her people, we suspect that being left alone might be difficult for her and that she may show some separation anxiety. We are therefore looking for owners who have enough time for her and are willing to build up being alone slowly and step by step. Despite her 8 years, this lovely lady still has a lot of love to give. She is looking for a warm, stable home where she can receive companionship, attention, and security. In return, you get a loyal four-legged friend who would love to be part of your life. Who will give this beautiful lady a chance at a new start?

NL·Show original

Deze prachtige Duitse herder-teef van 8 jaar is op zoek naar een nieuwe thuis waar ze opnieuw helemaal haar plekje mag vinden. Ze is een ontzettend lieve en sociale dame die graag bij haar mensen in de buurt is. Zoals het een echte Duitse herder betaamt, houdt ze haar omgeving goed in de gaten en kan ze ook waaks uit de hoek komen. Omdat ze zich sterk aan haar mensen hecht, vermoeden we dat alleen thuisblijven wat moeilijk kan zijn en dat ze mogelijk enige verlatingsangst vertoont. We zoeken daarom baasjes die voldoende tijd voor haar hebben en bereid zijn om het alleen blijven rustig en stap voor stap op te bouwen. Ondanks haar 8 jaar heeft deze lieve dame nog heel wat liefde te geven. Ze zoekt vooral een warme, stabiele thuis waar ze gezelschap, aandacht en geborgenheid krijgt. In ruil krijg je er een trouwe viervoeter bij die maar al te graag deel uitmaakt van jouw leven. Wie geeft deze prachtige dame de kans op een mooie nieuwe start?

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇧🇪Veurne
Shelter
Dierenasiel Ganzeweide
Living with Xena
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Ganzeweide · Veurne

Listed Yesterday

Bringing Xena home

What you'll need for Xena in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Xena

What life with Xena looks like

Xena is a large adult dog waiting at Dierenasiel Ganzeweide in Veurne.

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 Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Veurne, Belgium — browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Xena, answered.

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