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Zina

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Female dog ZINA, born approx. 2021, shoulder height approx. 55 cm, approx. 22–25 kilos, Leishmaniasis positive, basket sought from now on. A sociable, somewhat shy female dog who has already lived in the animal shelter for many years and has not yet entirely given up hope of a home of her own in the countryside. We do not place dogs in very urban housing situations or with families with toddlers. Please only submit an adoption inquiry if taking the dog at the time stated in the text is possible and you have already discussed welcoming a new family member with your family (and, where applicable, other involved parties such as your employer, landlord, or temporary caregiver). Please note that the dogs described here are currently in their large foster placement or in the animal shelter, in a limited and safe environment, and have little contact with other people or with environmental stimuli outside the property. The descriptions are based on their behavior in this familiar environment. Puppies and young dogs in particular are still developing their character. A successful settling-in period in a new home requires time, patience, and loving guidance so that they can get used to the new surroundings and the various stimuli and grow into confident, secure dogs.

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Hündin ZINA, geboren ca. 2021, Schulterhöhe ca. 55 cm, ca. 22-25 Kilo, Leishmaniose positiv, Körbchen ab sofort gesucht. sozialverträgliche, etwas schüchterne Hündin, die schon viele Jahre im Tierheim lebt und die Hoffnung auf ein eigenes, ländliches Heim noch nicht endgültig aufgegeben hat. Wir vermitteln nicht in sehr städtische Wohnlage sowie in Familien mit Kleinkindern. Bitte stellen Sie nur eine Adoptionsanfrage, wenn die Übernahme zum im Text genannten Zeitpunkt möglich ist & Sie die Aufnahme eines neuen Familienmitglieds bereits mit Ihrer Familie (ggf. weiteren involvierten Personen wie Arbeitgeber, Vermieter, Zwischenbetreuung) besprochen haben. Bitte beachten Sie, dass sich die hier beschriebenen Hunde derzeit in ihrer Großpflegestelle oder im Tierheim in einer begrenzten, sicheren Umgebung aufhalten und wenig Kontakt zu anderen Menschen oder Umweltreizen außerhalb des Grundstücks haben. Die Beschreibungen basieren auf dem Verhalten in dieser vertrauten Umgebung. Insbesondere Welpen und Junghunde sind zudem noch in der Entwicklung ihres Charakters. Für eine erfolgreiche Eingewöhnung in ein neues Zuhause benötigen sie Zeit, Geduld und liebevolle Anleitung, um sich an die neue Umgebung und die verschiedenen Reize zu gewöhnen und zu sicheren Hunden heranzuwachsen.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Kreta Hunde (Tierschutz Heraklion)
Living with Zina
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Zina home

What you'll need for Zina 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 Zina

What life with Zina looks like

Zina is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Kreta Hunde (Tierschutz Heraklion) in Germany.

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zina, answered.

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