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Carmela

Mixed Breed · Female

Carmela and her brother Fermin were abandoned in Badajoz. Both were in a very poor condition, severely emaciated and infested with parasites. Carmela is initially very shy and reserved. But she is becoming braver every day. Currently, she is learning to walk on a leash, which is proving difficult for her. She is easily frightened by unknown situations and strangers. She needs a lot of time and must be approached with much love and patience. With dogs, she shows herself to be consistently friendly, playful, and happy. Carmela is currently living in a foster home with other dogs and horses.

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Carmela und ihr Bruder Fermin wurden in Badajoz ausgesetzt. Beide waren in einem sehr schlechten Zustand, völlig abgemagert und mit Parasiten übersät. Carmela ist anfangs sehr schüchtern und zurückhaltend. Aber sie wird jeden Tag mutiger . Derzeit lernt sie an der Leine laufen und das fällt ihr schwer. Sie erschreckt sehr schnell bei unbekannten Situationen und fremden Menschen. Man muss ihr viel Zeit geben und alles mit viel Liebe und Geduld machen. Mit Hunden zeigt sie sich ausnahmslos verträglich, verspielt und glücklich. Carmela lebt zurzeit auf einer Pflegestelle mit anderen Hunden und Pferden.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V.
Living with Carmela
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Carmela home

What you'll need for Carmela 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
    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 Carmela

What life with Carmela looks like

Carmela is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Sachsen 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. 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 Carmela, answered.

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