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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Affable, Curious Cleo was discovered during our visit to the Smeura in the clinic - she had just undergone a femur head resection. It was clear that she would recover much better in a foster home, so she came to us as soon as she was fit enough for the trip. In the meantime, she has settled in wonderfully in her foster home in Mülheim. Cleo is already house-trained; she can stay alone with her dog friend for two hours without starting to redecorate. However, she has discovered gardening as a new hobby and is diligently helping out - of course, she has her own idea of how a garden should look. All everyday noises, like vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, etc., don't bother her, but she is still unsure during walks. She feels safest simply at home. With her foster parents, she is just loving and letting everything happen. However, she is unsure of strangers and keeps her distance, and if necessary, she will bark at them. Children are not allowed in her new home, as we cannot test whether she knows cats. Unfortunately, the follow-up examinations revealed that Cleo will need another femur head resection on the other side - at least one more operation is therefore still ahead of her before she can finally start enjoying her life to the fullest! Perhaps there are people with a big heart who would like to accompany Cleo on this journey - her foster mother is happy to answer any questions.

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Verträglich, neugierig Die hübsche Cleo entdeckten wir bei unserem Besuch in der Smeura in der Krankenstation - sie hatte gerade eine Femurkopfresektion hinter sich. Es war völlig klar, dass sie sich in einer Pflegestelle deutlich besser erholen kann und so durfte sie zu uns kommen, sobald sie fit genug für die Reise war. Inzwischen hat sie sich ganz wunderbar in ihrer Pflegestelle in Mülheim eingelebt. Cleo ist bereits stubenrein, sie kann zusammen mit ihrer Hundefreundin bereits 2 Stunden allein bleiben, ohne dass sie anfängt umzudekorieren. Gartenarbeit hat sie allerdings als neues Hobby für sich entdeckt und hilft fleissig mit - natürlich hat sie da ihre ganz eigene Vorstellung, wie so ein Garten aussehen soll ;- ) Sämtliche Alltagsgeräusche wie Staubsauger, Rasenmäher etc machen ihr gar nichts, nur bei Spaziergängen ist sie noch unsicher. Am sichersten fühlt sie sich einfach noch zuhause. Mit ihren Pflegeeltern ist sie einfach nur lieb und lässt alles mit sich machen. Fremden Menschen gegenüber ist sich allerdings unsicher und hält Abstand und verbellt sie im Zweifel auch erst einmal. Kinder sollen nicht in ihrem neuen Zuhause leben, da sie diese gar nicht einschätzen kann, ob sie Katzen kennt, können wir leider nicht testen. Leider haben die Nachuntersuchungen ergeben, dass Cleo eine weitere Femurkopfresektion auf der anderen Seite benötigt - mindestens eine OP steht ihr also noch bevor, bis sie endlich anfangen kann, ihr Leben in vollen Zügen zu genießen! Vielleicht finden sich Menschen mit einem großen Herz, die Cleo auf diesem Weg begleiten mögen - alle Fragen beantwortet ihr Pflegefrauchen gerne.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt
Living with Cleo
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Cleo home

What you'll need for Cleo 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 Cleo

What life with Cleo looks like

Cleo is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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 Cleo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Cleo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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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