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Cleo

Chihuahua · Female · Adult · 8 years

- freundlich zu Bezugsperson - verträglich mit Artgenossen - nicht zu kleinen Kindern - evtl. erhöhte Tierarztkosten Cleo kam als Fundtier in unsere Obhut. Nun suchen wir ein liebevolles Zuhause für die kleine Dame. Cleo ist anfangs zurückhaltend und braucht Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Bis sie dieses aufgebaut hat, ist Vorsicht geboten, da sie dazu neigt, bei Fremden zu schnappen. Ist das Eis erst einmal gebrochen, weicht Cleo einem nicht mehr von der Seite. Kuscheln ist ihre Lieblingsbeschäftigung und ihr bevorzugter Liegeplatz ist der Schoß ihrer Bezugsperson. Bei der tierärztlichen Untersuchung hat sich herausgestellt, dass Cleo ein Herzproblem hat. Dieses muss aktuell nicht behandelt werden und schränkt sie derzeit auch nicht ein. Cleos neuen Menschen sollte jedoch bewusst sein, dass in Zukunft erhöhte Tierarztkosten anfallen können. Generell mag Cleo sich nicht gerne untersuchen lassen: Die kleine Diva macht dabei eine richtige Szene - vor allem, wenn jemand an ihre Krallen möchte. Cleo hat noch ein Termin zur Zahnsanierung, anschließend ist sie bereit umzuziehen. Wer viel Geduld und Liebe mitbringt, findet in Cleo eine tolle Begleiterin - mit einem kleinen Körper, aber einem großen Charakter.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tierheim Hamburg
Living with Cleo
  • ✕Good with kids
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Cleo home

What you'll need for Cleo 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 Cleo

What life with Cleo looks like

Cleo is a small adult chihuahua dog waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cleo, answered.

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