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Dora

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

The impressive large Dora was discovered in Sălacea (Romania) during a castration action. She was barely surviving in a Roma settlement, very dirty and skin and bones. Animal lovers brought her to Sisterea – to the "Open animal shelter". There she was neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and is now ready for rehoming. The ITV Grenzenlos helps find a good home for the female dog. The big beautiful bear-like dog has a pleasant and balanced temperament. She is confident, peaceful, and gets along well with all. She behaves well in Sisterea and avoids conflicts. She gets along well with the other dogs and loves all people. The loving affectionate Dora deserves a nice safe home with a garden and would be very grateful for it! She enjoys quiet walks and would feel comfortable as a family member. Dora was born in January 2021 and is 65 cm tall. Since October 2025, she has been at the animal shelter. She is microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, and free from parasites. Before travel arrangements, she will receive a blood test for heartworms. Then she would have made it. Please call if you like Dora: 05071 – 4126 or view Dora in the video:

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Dora ist eine ausgeglichene souveräne Hündin Die eindrucksvolle große Dora wurde in Sălacea (Rumänien) bei einer Kastrationsaktion entdeckt. Sie lebte mehr schlecht als recht in einer Roma-Siedlung, sie war sehr schmutzig und nur noch Haut und Knochen. Tierfreunde nahmen sie mit nach Sisterea – ins „Offene Tierheim“. Sie wurde dort kastriert, geimpft, gechipt und ist jetzt reisefertig. Der ITV Grenzenlos hilft, für die Hündin ein gutes Zuhause zu finden. Die große schöne Bärin, in der ein Herdenschutzhund steckt, hat eine angenehme und ausgeglichene Art. Sie ist selbstbewusst, friedlich und mit allen verträglich. Sie benimmt sich in Sisterea brav und vermeidet Streit. Sie versteht sich gut mit den anderen Hunden und mag alle Menschen. Die liebe anhängliche Dora verdient ein schönes sicheres Zuhause mit Garten und wird dafür sehr dankbar sein! Sie mag ruhige Spaziergänge und wird sich wohlfühlen als Familienmitglied. Dora wurde im Januar 2021 geboren und ist 65 cm groß. Seit Oktober 2025 ist sie im Tierheim. Sie ist gechipt, geimpft, kastriert und von Parasiten befreit. Vor der Ausreise bekommt sie noch einen Bluttest auf Herzwürmer. Dann hätte sie es geschafft. Wenn Sie Interesse an Dora haben, senden Sie uns bitte das Kontaktformular, oder rufen Sie uns an: 05071 – 4126 oder Dora im Video: be/IwdTOuR4U-s

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Essel
Shelter
ITV Grenzenlos e.V.
Living with Dora
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by ITV Grenzenlos e.V. · EsselLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Dora home

What you'll need for Dora 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 Dora

What life with Dora looks like

Dora is an extra-large adult mixed breed dog waiting at ITV Grenzenlos e.V. in Essel.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Essel, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dora, answered.

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