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Amy

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Amy was found in the municipal killing station of Moinesti. She was rescued with the help of a rescue sponsor and placed in the Ringoland animal shelter. Dogs in Romania are treated anything but lovingly in killing stations and have had very sad experiences with humans at the latest there. Therefore, it is understandable that they are initially still anxious and need some time to process what they have experienced. Amy gradually thawed in the animal shelter and has since rebuilt good basic trust in humans.

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Amy sa� in der st�dtischen T�tungsstation von Moinesti. Sie konnte dort mit Hilfe eines Rettungspaten herausgeholt und im Tierheim Ringoland untergebracht werden. Die Hunde werden in Rum�nien in den T�tungsstationen alles andere als liebevoll behandelt und haben sp�testens dort sehr traurige Erfahrungen mit Menschen gemacht. Daher ist es nachvollziehbar, dass sie anfangs noch �ngstlich sind und etwas Zeit brauchen, um das Erlebte zu verarbeiten. Amy taute im Tierheim nach und nach auf und hat inzwischen wieder gutes Basisvertrauen zum Menschen aufbaut. sa� in der st�dtischen T�tungsstation von

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Mainz
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V.
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V. · MainzLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Amy home

What you'll need for Amy 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
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    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
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    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 Amy

What life with Amy looks like

Amy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V. in Mainz.

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 Amy, answered.

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