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Ava

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

⚠️ Listed dog – cannot be placed in Germany – home sought in Austria 🇦🇹 or Switzerland 🇨🇭 (Visit update February 2026: We had a genetic test done for Ava. Now it's simply a matter of everyone keeping their fingers crossed!) Ava was born in 2019 and, at roughly 50 cm at the shoulder, is a manageable size. She is currently living at the Campurelu shelter, where she shows herself to be an exceptionally friendly and open-hearted female dog. Whether she meets familiar or unfamiliar visitors, she approaches people with curiosity and composure. She has also passed the leash and "stress" tests with flying colors and in a relaxed manner. Ava gets along well with other dogs and wants to please. Despite all of her positive qualities, her genetic characteristics make the

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⚠️ Listenhund – kann nicht nach Deutschland vermittelt werden – Zuhause in Österreich 🇦🇹 oder in der Schweiz 🇨🇭 gesucht(Update Besuch Februar 2026: Bei Ava haben wir einen Gentest machen lassen. Jetzt heißt es: alle kräftig die Daumen drücken!)Ava wurde 2019 geboren und hat mit rund 50 cm Schulterhöhe eine handliche Größe. Sie lebt derzeit im Shelter Campurelu und zeigt sich dort als ausgesprochen freundliche und offene Hündin. Sowohl gegenüber bekannten als auch fremden Besuchern begegnet sie Menschen neugierig und gelassen. Auch den Leinen- und „Stress“test hat sie souverän und entspannt gemeistert.Ava ist gut verträglich mit Artgenossen und möchte gefallen. Trotz all ihrer positiven Eigenschaften erschweren ihre genetischen Merkmale die

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Ava
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ava home

What you'll need for Ava 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 Ava

What life with Ava looks like

Ava is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ava, answered.

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