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Bambi

Chihuahua · Female · Adult · 4 years

Bambi Bambi initially appears somewhat fearful and reserved around strangers. Once she has gained trust, she seeks close proximity to her caregivers and enjoys their affection and security. We are looking for a loving home for Bambi with people who approach her with patience, understanding, and empathy, giving her the time to settle in. We would like to get to know Bambi a bit better and will update you as soon as we can say more about her personality and needs. Until then, Bambi will be allowed to settle in and gain trust. If you are interested in one of our dogs, please send an email to and include some information that is relevant for dog adoption: experience with dogs; living situation; are there children and/or other animals in the household; how long can the dog be left alone during the day. Please provide a phone number for follow-up questions.

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Bambi Bambi zeigt sich fremden Menschen gegenüber zunächst etwas ängstlich und zurückhaltend. Hat sie Vertrauen gefasst, sucht sie sehr die Nähe ihrer Bezugspersonen und genießt deren Zuwendung und Sicherheit. Für Bambi wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihr mit Geduld, Verständnis und Einfühlungsvermögen begegnen und ihr die Zeit geben, in Ruhe anzukommen. Wir möchten Bambi erst noch ein wenig besser kennenlernen und werden euch berichten, sobald wir mehr über ihre Persönlichkeit und ihre Bedürfnisse sagen können. Bis dahin darf Bambi erst einmal in Ruhe ankommen und Vertrauen fassen. Bei Interesse an einem unserer Hunde schreiben Sie bitte eine Mail an und teilen Sie dabei gleich ein paar Sachen mit, die für eine Hundevermittlung interessant sind: Erfahrungen mit Hunden; Wohnsituation; sind Kinder und/oder andere Tiere im Haushalt; wie lange muss der Hund tagsüber alleine bleiben. Bitte geben Sie für Rückfragen eine Telefonnummer an.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg

Living with Bambi

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Bambi

What life with Bambi looks like

Bambi is an adult chihuahua dog waiting at Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bambi, answered.

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