How do I contact the shelter about Carissa?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Carissa on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Carissa if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Ein Herz für Fellnasen 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 Carissa 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 Carissa 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 Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Carissa 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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Carissa

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 12 years

I am Carissa. 🐾❤️ My life unfortunately did not start as a dog would wish. Together with more than 300 other dogs, I was rescued from a terrible situation in Iași, Romania. We were exposed to fear, suffering, and uncertainty for far too long. 💔 Then came Corina. She did not look away and gave us the chance for a new life. I was also rescued and am now safe in the Help Labus animal shelter. I am very grateful for that. 🙏 And although I have not had only good experiences in my life so far, I have not lost my trust in people. On the contrary: I am a friendly and loving dog and would love to show what a great heart I have. 🐶❤️ But now I am missing the most important thing: my own home. I wish for a person who will give me time to settle in peacefully. Someone who will give me security and show me that I can finally stay. A warm bed, loving hands, and a family to which I can belong forever. 🏡💕 I do not want to spend my whole life in the animal shelter. I do not want to die in the animal shelter one day. I want to finally experience how beautiful a home can be. I want to be loved, belong, and just be Carissa. 🥺❤️ Maybe you are the person I have been waiting for so long? Please give me the chance to leave my life behind and start a new future with you. I have not given up on my heart yet – maybe you will not give up on me. 🐾❤️

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Hallo, ich bin Carissa. 🐾❤️ Mein Leben hat leider nicht so begonnen, wie es sich ein Hund wünschen würde. Gemeinsam mit mehr als 300 anderen Hunden wurde ich aus einem schlimmen Fall in Iași, Rumänien, gerettet. Viel zu lange waren wir Angst, Leid und Unsicherheit ausgesetzt. 💔 Dann kam Corina. Sie hat nicht weggesehen und uns die Chance auf ein neues Leben gegeben. Auch ich durfte gerettet werden und bin heute im Tierheim Help Labus in Sicherheit. Dafür bin ich sehr dankbar. 🙏 Und obwohl ich in meinem bisherigen Leben nicht nur gute Erfahrungen gemacht habe, habe ich mein Vertrauen in die Menschen nicht verloren. Im Gegenteil: Ich bin eine freundliche und liebe Hündin und möchte so gerne zeigen, was für ein tolles Herz in mir steckt. 🐶❤️ Doch jetzt fehlt mir noch das Wichtigste: mein eigenes Zuhause. Ich wünsche mir einen Menschen, der mir Zeit gibt, in Ruhe anzukommen. Jemanden, der mir Sicherheit schenkt und mir zeigt, dass ich endlich bleiben darf. Ein warmes Körbchen, liebevolle Hände und eine Familie, zu der ich für immer gehören kann. 🏡💕 Ich möchte nicht mein ganzes Leben im Tierheim verbringen. Ich möchte nicht eines Tages im Tierheim sterben. Ich möchte endlich erleben, wie schön ein eigenes Zuhause sein kann. Ich möchte geliebt werden, dazugehören und einfach Carissa sein dürfen. 🥺❤️ Vielleicht bist du der Mensch, auf den ich so lange gewartet habe? Bitte gib mir die Chance, mein bisheriges Leben hinter mir zu lassen und gemeinsam mit dir in eine neue Zukunft zu starten. Ich habe mein Herz noch nicht aufgegeben – vielleicht gibst du auch mich nicht auf. 🐾❤️

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇩🇪Waakirchen

Shelter

Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V.

Living with Carissa

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

Cared for by Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. · Waakirchen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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About Carissa

What life with Carissa looks like

Carissa is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. in Waakirchen.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Carissa, answered.

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