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Elektra (Elli)

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

A 3-year-old Dachshund-Jack Russell female, came to our shelter as a surrendered dog. Initially, Electra showed her not so "nice" side and had to be secured with a muzzle until we could assess her properly, as she was very "charged". Hence her new name. Meanwhile, Electra is quite friendly towards her caregivers and has no problems with them touching and stroking her everywhere. However, she shows great distrust towards strangers and tries to keep them at bay with loud barking. If she is cornered at this moment, she would probably also use her teeth and underline her discomfort with snapping. However, if you explain to her that this is not her job and that the person is taking care of it, she is very happy not to be in charge. She would "defend" her caregivers if you allow this. The female described as absolutely incompatible with other dogs currently lives in a room with the also surrendered dog without problems.

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eine 3-jährige Dackel-Jack Russel-Hündin, kam als Abgabehündin zu uns ins Tierheim. Anfangs zeigte sich Electra von ihrer nicht so „netten“ Seite und musste erstmal, bis wir sie richtig einschätzen konnten, mit Maulkorb gesichert werden, da sie sehr unter „Strom“ stand. Daher auch ihr neuer Name Mittlerweile ist Electra ihren Bezugspersonen gegenüber recht wohlgesonnen und hat keinerlei Probleme, von diesen überall angefasst und gestreichelt zu werden Fremden Personen gegenüber zeigt sie allerdings großes Misstrauen und versucht diese erstmal mit lautem Bellen auf Abstand zu bringen Bedrängt man sie in diesem Moment, würde sie vermutlich auch ihre Zähne einsetzen und ihr Unwohlsein durch Schnappen untermauern. Erklärt man ihr allerdings, dass das nicht ihre Aufgabe ist und sich der Mensch darum kümmert, ist sie sehr froh, nicht in der Zuständigkeit zu sein. Ihre Bezugspersonen würde sie „verteidigen“, wenn man dies zulässt. Die uns als absolut artgenossen-unverträglich beschriebene Hündin bewohnt derzeit ohne Probleme ein Zimmer mit dem ebenfalls zur

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Landkreis Freising
Living with Elektra (Elli)
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Landkreis Freising · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Elektra (Elli) home

What you'll need for Elektra (Elli) 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

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  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Elektra (Elli)

What life with Elektra (Elli) looks like

Elektra (Elli) is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Landkreis Freising in Germany.

An young 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. 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 Elektra (Elli), answered.

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