How do I contact the shelter about Elias?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Elias on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Elias if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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 Elias 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 Elias 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Elias 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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Elias

German Shepherd · Female

Breed: German Shepherd mix, medium-sized compatibility with others: gets along well with male dogs and female dogs at the animal shelter Currently located: animal shelter Serbien (Pirot) Surrender reason: Elias is a very agile and active male dog who finds life behind bars extremely difficult. He must still learn to walk calmly on a leash in every case. Unfortunately, the animal shelter lacks the time and helpers to work with the dogs. Elias is initially unsure but still curious and friendly to unfamiliar people. He should still attend dog training classes. He can be rehomed as a second dog. Children should already be older since he can be rather stormy out of excitement and joy. One will certainly have a lot of work with him, but the more one invests in a dog with a loving heart, the more one will be rewarded, which Elias is happy to give to his people. He is a great active dog and ideal for people who like to go for long walks in nature, hike, and share activities with their dog.

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Rasse: Schäferhund-Mischling, mittelgroß Verträglichkeit: gut mit Rüden und Hündinnen im Tierheim verträglich Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Serbien (Pirot) Abgabegrund: Fundhund Elias ist ein sehr agiler und bewegungsfreudiger Rüde, dem das Leben hinter Gittern extrem schwer fällt. An der Leine vernünftig gehen muss in jedem Fall noch geübt werden. Leider fehlt es im Tierheim an Zeit und Helfern, mit den Hunden zu arbeiten. Elias ist anfangs unsicher, trotzdem neugierig und lieb auch zu ihm fremden Personen. Er sollte in jedem Fall noch die Hundeschule besuchen. Kann gerne als Zweithund vermittelt werden. Kinder sollten in jedem Fall schon größer sein da er recht stürmisch sein kann vor lauter Freude und Aufregung. Man wird sicherlich noch einiges an Arbeit mit ihm vor sich haben, umso mehr wird man mit einem Hundeherz belohnt, welches Elias gerne an seine Menschen vergeben möchte. Er ist ein toller aktiver Hund und ideal für Menschen geeignet, die gerne viel draußen in der Natur spazieren gehen, wandern und mit ihrem Hund gemeinsame Aktivitäten machen.

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🇩🇪Leichlingen

Shelter

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.

Living with Elias

✓Good with kids

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Listed 5 months ago

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About Elias

What life with Elias looks like

Elias is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Elias, answered.

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