How do I contact the shelter about Elfie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Europa handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Elfie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Elfie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Europa 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 Elfie 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 Elfie 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 Tierschutzverein Europa early rather than rehoming privately; they know Elfie 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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Elfie

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 4 months

Elfie - little doggy happiness is looking for a family connection With her siblings, Elfie loves to frolic, explore her surroundings with curiosity, and gather new strength in between: For Elfie, life is currently all about the beautiful things that belong to a carefree puppy time. However, it was not initially obvious that she could spend this time so safely. Elfie's mom Arbi lived with other dogs on a rural property in Portugal. None of the dogs were spayed or neutered, so there was always new offspring. The owner eventually had increasing difficulties caring for all the dogs and finding suitable families for the puppies. That's why he asked our partner animal shelter Adoromimos for help. Today, the dog family is in the care of the animal shelter. For Elfie and her five siblings Roger, Arya, Claire, Grace, and Lyra, the foundation for a hopefully beautiful future has been laid: They can grow up safe and well cared for and can experience their first things together. Elfie is a happy little dog who is curious and playful in her life. She still knows very little about the big world outside the animal shelter. That's why we are looking for people who want to show her all that.

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Elfie – kleines Hundeglück sucht Familienanschluss Mit ihren Geschwistern herumtollen, neugierig die Umgebung erkunden und zwischendurch neue Kräfte sammeln: Für Elfie besteht das Leben momentan aus all den schönen Dingen, die zu einer unbeschwerten Welpenzeit dazugehören. Dass sie diese Zeit so sicher verbringen kann, war zunächst allerdings nicht selbstverständlich. Elfies Mama Arbi lebte gemeinsam mit weiteren Hunden auf einem ländlich gelegenen Grundstück in Portugal. Keiner der Hunde war kastriert und so kam es dort immer wieder zu Nachwuchs. Der Besitzer hatte schließlich zunehmend Schwierigkeiten, alle Hunde zu versorgen und für die Welpen geeignete Familien zu finden. Deshalb bat er unser Partnertierheim Adoromimos um Hilfe. Heute befindet sich die Hundefamilie in der Obhut des Tierheims. Für Elfie und ihre fünf Geschwister Roger, Arya, Claire, Grace und Lyra ist damit der Grundstein für eine hoffentlich schöne Zukunft gelegt: Sie dürfen sicher und gut versorgt groß werden und können gemeinsam ihre ersten Erfahrungen sammeln. Elfie ist ein fröhliches Hundekind, das alterstypisch neugierig und verspielt durchs Leben geht. Noch kennt sie vom großen Leben außerhalb des Tierheims natürlich kaum etwas. Genau deshalb suchen wir für sie Menschen, die Lust darauf haben, ihr all das zu zeigen.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇩🇪München

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Europa

Living with Elfie

✓Neutered

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Europa · München Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 days ago

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About Elfie

What life with Elfie looks like

Elfie is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

München, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elfie, answered.

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