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Brisa

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Brisa - Who will give her a home at last? Brisa is eagerly waiting for her people. Since July 28, 2020, the beautiful female dog has been living in a shelter in Portugal, hoping every day to be discovered at last. Mixed breed • born September 11, 2019 • female, spayed • slightly over 50 cm • Shelter, Portugal. Characteristically, Brisa is a wonderful dog: loving, gentle, affectionate and curious. She gets along very well with other dogs and enjoys the company of people. In a new environment, Brisa may initially be a bit uncertain and reserved. Unfortunately, she has not yet experienced much of the world outside the shelter. But with patience, calmness and loving support, she gains confidence and gradually opens up. Brisa has been waiting for her chance for so many years. She should not have to spend her whole life in the shelter.

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Brisa Wer schenkt ihr endlich ein Zuhause? Brisa wartet sehnsüchtig auf ihre Menschen. Seit dem 28.07.2020 lebt die wunderschöne Hündin im Tierheim in Portugal und hofft Tag für Tag darauf, endlich entdeckt zu werden. Mischling • 11.09.2019 geboren • Hündin, kastriert • etwas über 50 cm • Tierheim, Portugal Charakterlich ist Brisa eine ganz wundervolle Hündin: liebevoll, sanft, verschmust und neugierig. Sie versteht sich sehr gut mit anderen Hunden und genießt die Nähe zu Menschen. In einer neuen Umgebung kann Brisa zunächst etwas unsicher und zurückhaltend sein. Sie kennt bisher leider noch nicht viel von der Welt außerhalb des Tierheims. Doch mit Geduld, Ruhe und liebevoller Unterstützung fasst sie Vertrauen und taut nach und nach auf. Brisa wartet nun schon so viele Jahre auf ihre Chance. Sie soll nicht ihr ganzes Leben im Tierheim verbringen müssen.

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Saal an der Donau
Shelter
4 Happy Paws e.V.
Living with Brisa
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by 4 Happy Paws e.V. · Saal an der DonauLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Brisa home

What you'll need for Brisa 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 Brisa

What life with Brisa looks like

Brisa is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4 Happy Paws e.V. in Saal an der Donau.

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.

Saal an der Donau, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Brisa, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Brisa?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4 Happy Paws e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Brisa on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Brisa if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4 Happy Paws 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 Brisa 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 Brisa 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 4 Happy Paws e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Brisa 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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