Available

Ama

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 8 years

Ama is a friendly Shepherd mix who has been living at a shelter in Portugal since April 2026. She is a real treasure and is described as very sweet, relaxed, and easygoing. This rather calm female dog, estimated to be about 8 years old, gets along very well with other dogs. When it comes to food, however, some care is advised. Ama does not like things to be too hectic and is also content with shorter walks. She approaches people openly, but she is not a cuddly dog who constantly demands closeness and attention. Our Ama has settled in well to everyday life at the shelter. Nevertheless, we are worried that at some point she may give up and withdraw more and more.

DE·Show original

Ama ist eine freundliche Schäferhundmix-Hündin, welche seit April 2026 in einem Shelter in Portugal lebt. Sie ist ein echter Schatz und wird als sehr lieb, entspannt und unkompliziert beschrieben. Die eher ruhige Hündin, die auf etwa 8 Jahre geschätzt wird, versteht sich sehr gut mit ihren Artgenossen. Wenn es um Futter geht, sollte man jedoch etwas aufpassen. Ama mag es nicht zu turbulent und gibt sich auch mit kleineren Spaziergängen zufrieden. Offen geht sie auf Menschen zu, ist jedoch kein Kuschelhund, der ständig Nähe und Aufmerksamkeit einfordert. Unsere Ama hat sich gut in den Tierheimalltag eingefügt. Wir haben dennoch Sorge, dass sie sich irgendwann aufgibt und sich mehr und mehr zurückzieht.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Wöllstadt

Shelter

Waisenhunde e.V.

Living with Ama

✓Spayed

Cared for by Waisenhunde e.V. · Wöllstadt Learn about German Shepherd →

More dogs in Wöllstadt →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ama home

What you'll need for Ama in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Ama

What life with Ama looks like

Ama is a medium-sized adult german shepherd dog waiting at Waisenhunde e.V. in Wöllstadt.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Wöllstadt, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ama, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ama?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Waisenhunde e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ama on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ama if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Waisenhunde 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ama 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 Ama 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 Waisenhunde e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ama 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.