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Caterina

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Caterina was rescued by our Spanish animal welfare colleagues at the beginning of September 2018. She was in a terrible state and severely undernourished. Her beautiful white/light and long hair was completely dirty and knotted. Even in her mouth region, the knots were so severe that Caterina couldn't even open her mouth to eat or drink. We suspect that's why the animal welfare officers were able to catch her, as Caterina is a shy female dog. Character-wise, however, she is a heart: gentle, loving, and extremely well-behaved. She is compatible with dogs, cats, and children.

DE·Show original

Caterina wurde Anfang September 2018 von unseren spanischen Tierschutz-Kollegen gerettet. Sie war in einem miserablen Zustand und sehr unterernährt. Ihre schönen weiße/helle und lange Haare waren vollkommen schmutzig und verknotet. Sie waren sogar in der Mundregion so verknotet, dass Caterina nicht mal mehr zum Fressen oder Trinken das Maul öffnen konnte. Wir vermuten, dass sie deshalb von den Tierschützern eingefangen werden konnte denn, Caterina ist eine schüchterne Hündin. Charakterlich ist sie aber ein Herz sobald sie Vertrauen gefasst hat: Sanft, lieb und sehr sehr brav. Sie ist verträglich mit Hunden, Katzen und Kindern.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V.
Living with Caterina
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Caterina home

What you'll need for Caterina 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 Caterina

What life with Caterina looks like

Caterina 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 Caterina, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Caterina?
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 Caterina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Caterina 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 Caterina 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 Caterina 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 Caterina 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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