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Dea

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Looking at our Dea, you wouldn't realize what an extraordinary dog you've just come across. You simply see a medium-sized female dog who is carrying a bit too much weight at the moment, with short fur — a dog like so many others, you might think. But when you consider that this female, despite all the hard years she spent in a cramped kennel, has remained an absolutely cheerful and people-oriented dog, you begin to see what a wonderful character lies within her. Dea arrived at the municipal animal shelter at around 3 months of age, and she was only permitted to leave that place after seven long years. Dea was never allowed to go for walks; there were no carefree moments in which she could romp about happily. There was only this kennel, day in and day out. Some dogs withdraw completely and give up, while others eat out of boredom. Dea belongs to the latter category. As lovely as our Dea's life may seem now, she deserves the chance to finally meet her family and to have a loving and species-appropriate home. If you would like to give this loyal and extraordinary female a chance, please get in touch with us.

DE·Show original

Wenn man unsere Dea so ansieht, dann wird einem gar nicht bewusst, welch außergewöhnlicher Hund einem gerade begegnet ist. Man sieht lediglich eine mittelgroße Hündin, ein Hund der im Moment zu viel Gewicht mit sich herumträgt, das Fell ist kurz, ein Hund, wie so viele könnte man denken. Wenn man sich aber vor Augen führt, dass diese Hündin trotz all der schlimmen, in einem engen Zwinger verbrachten Jahre ein absolut fröhlicher und menschenbezogener Hund geblieben ist, dann merkt man, welch toller Charakter in ihr steckt. Dea landete im Alter von ca. 3 Monaten im städtischen Tierheim und diesen Ort durfte sie erst nach sieben langen Jahren verlassen. Dea durfte nie spazieren gehen, es gab keine ausgelassenen Momente, in denen sie fröhlich herumtoben durfte. Es gab nur diesen Zwinger, tagein und tagaus. Manche Hunde ziehen sich komplett zurück und geben sich auf, andere fressen aus Langeweile. Dea gehört zu der letzteren Kategorie. So schön dieses Leben unserer Dea jetzt auch erscheinen mag, sie sollte die Chance bekommen, endlich ihre Familie kennenzulernen und ein liebevolles und artgerechtes Zuhause erhalten. Falls Sie dieser treuen und außergewöhnlichen Hündin eine Chance geben möchten, dann melden Sie sich doch bitte bei uns.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Rifugio Canalba e.V.
Living with Dea
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Rifugio Canalba e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Dea home

What you'll need for Dea 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 Dea

What life with Dea looks like

Dea is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Canalba e.V. in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dea, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dea?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rifugio Canalba e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Dea on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dea if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rifugio Canalba 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Dea 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 Dea 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 Rifugio Canalba e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Dea 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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