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Zima

German Shepherd · Female · Young · 1 year

Zima is a cuddly, affectionate and very people-oriented female dog. Her compatibility with cats can be tested if needed. At the animal shelter since: 01/2026 Status:

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Zima ist eine kuschelige, anhängliche und sehr menschenbezogene Hündin. Ihre Katzenverträglichkeit kann bei Bedarf getestet werden. Im Tierheim seit: 01/2026 Status: 06/2026

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Töging
Shelter
Hands4Animals e.V.
Living with Zima
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Hands4Animals e.V. · TögingLearn about German Shepherd →
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Zima home

What you'll need for Zima in week one.

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  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 Zima

What life with Zima looks like

Zima is a large young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Hands4Animals e.V. in Töging.

An young 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.

Töging, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zima, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zima?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hands4Animals e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zima on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zima if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hands4Animals 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Zima 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 Zima 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 Hands4Animals e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zima 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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