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Cilia

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

In the shelter since: May 2026 Estimated age: born around January 2025 Estimated shoulder height: approx. 40–49 cm Estimated weight: approx. 10–14 kg Meet Cilia directly in the video! In the shelter since: Month/Year Gender: Male/Female Estimated age: born around Month (written out)/Year Estimated shoulder height: approx. xx–xx cm Estimated weight: approx. xx–xx kg Special feature: Special needs/disability (if none, delete) Meet (= link to video in gallery bar; text must match the text in the anchor) the DOG'S NAME in another video! Shy dog mom Cilia is looking for loving dog people. Cilia once had a home. However, Romanian dogs are quickly taken to shelters or abandoned—especially if they don't guard yards well enough. Cilia became pregnant, and she and her puppies were no longer wanted. Unfortunately, two of the five puppies have already died before our team could pick them up. Learn more about dogs in Romania in our animal welfare FAQ. So far, Cilia has shown herself to be rather insecure in our shelter. She initially greets people with loud barking and prefers to keep some distance. However, given time to calmly observe her surroundings, she cautiously shows interest and comes over to sniff or even licks your hand—especially when she doesn't feel pressured. Direct approaches still make her uneasy, which is why she repeatedly keeps her distance. She strongly relies on her cage mate Coray and finds security with him. We're looking for a calm, experienced home for Cilia—with people who can read her body language well and give her the time she needs to build trust without any pressure. A confident first dog could provide her with valuable guidance. We'd like people for this furry friend who understand that rescue dogs carry a certain history with them. We can never predict in the shelter how a dog will react to life in Germany. That's why we're looking for people who bring patience, perseverance, and kindness. But one thing is certain: Whoever adopts instead of buying not only gives an animal a second chance but actively chooses to stand against animal suffering—and to live alongside a truly special companion. Already smitten? Send us a self-disclosure form! Adoption If you're considering adoption, please read through our adoption process first. All dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, flea-treated, and spayed or neutered before traveling abroad (with the exception of puppies under 6 months and very senior dogs). Dogs older than 1 year are also tested for Mediterranean diseases. If you still have questions, feel free to send a message to our adoption team.

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Im Tierheim seit: Mai 2026 Geschätztes Alter: geb. ca. Januar 2025 Geschätzte Schulterhöhe: ca. 40 – 49 cm Geschätztes Gewicht: ca. 10 – 14 kg Lerne hier Cilia direkt im Video kennen! Im Tierheim seit: Monat/ Jahreszahl Geschlecht: Männlich/ Weiblich Geschätztes Alter: geb. ca. Monat (ausgeschrieben)/ Jahreszahl Geschätzte Schulterhöhe: ca. xx – xx cm Geschätztes Gewicht: ca. xx – xx kg Besonderheit: Gnadenplatz/ Handicap (wenn nicht dann löschen) Lerne hier (= Verlinkung zum Video in der Galerieleiste; Text muss identisch mit dem Text im Anker sein) HUNDENAME in einem weiteren Video kennen! Schüchterne Hundemama Cilia sucht liebevolle Hundemenschen Fellnase Cilia hatte einmal ein Zuhause. Jedoch werden rumänische Hunde schnell ins Tierheim gebracht oder ausgesetzt, wenn sie z.B. die Höfe nicht gut genug bewachen. Cilia wurde schwanger und sie und ihre Welpen waren nicht mehr gewollt. Leider sind zwei der fünf Welpen schon verstorben, bevor unser Team sie abholen konnte. Erfahre mehr über Hunde in Rumänien in unserem Tierschutz-FAQ . Cilia zeigt sich bei uns im Tierheim bisher als eher unsicher. Sie begrüßt Menschen zunächst mit lautem Bellen und bevorzugt etwas Abstand. Hat sie jedoch Zeit, ihre Umgebung in Ruhe zu beobachten, zeigt sie vorsichtiges Interesse und kommt zum Schnuppern oder leckt auch schon einmal die Hand ab – besonders, wenn sie sich nicht bedrängt fühlt. Direkte Annäherungen verunsichern sie noch, weshalb sie immer wieder auf Abstand geht. An ihrem Zwingergenossen Coray orientiert sie sich stark und sucht bei ihm Sicherheit. Für Cilia suchen wir ein ruhiges, erfahrenes Zuhause mit Menschen, die ihre Körpersprache gut lesen können und ihr ohne Druck die Zeit geben, Vertrauen aufzubauen. Ein souveräner Ersthund könnte ihr dabei eine wertvolle Orientierung sein. Wir wünschen uns für diese Fellnase Menschen, denen bewusst ist, dass Tierschutzhunde eine gewisse Geschichte mitbringen. Wir können im Tierheim nie vorhersagen, wie ein Hund auf das Leben in Deutschland reagieren wird. Deswegen suchen wir Menschen, die Geduld, Durchhaltevermögen und Wohlwollen mitbringen. Aber eines ist sicher: Wer adoptiert statt kauft , schenkt nicht nur einem Tier eine zweite Chance, sondern entscheidet sich aktiv gegen Tierleid – und für ein Leben mit einem ganz besonderen Gefährten an der Seite. Schon verliebt? Schick uns eine Selbstauskunft! Adoption Wenn du über eine Adoption nachdenkst, lies dir zunächst den Vermittlungsablauf durch. Alle Hunde werden vor der Ausreise geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt, entfloht und kastriert (Ausnahme sind Welpen bis 6 Monate und sehr alte Hunde). Hunde, die älter als 1 Jahr sind, werden zudem auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Wenn du noch Fragen hast, schreibe unserem Vermittlungsteam gern eine Nachricht.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Duisburg
Shelter
Hunderettung Europa e.V.
Living with Cilia
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Hunderettung Europa e.V. · DuisburgLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Cilia home

What you'll need for Cilia 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 Cilia

What life with Cilia looks like

Cilia is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hunderettung Europa e.V. in Duisburg.

An young 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 Cilia, answered.

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