How do I contact the shelter about Ellen?

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

Can I adopt Ellen if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hope for Future 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Ellen 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 Ellen 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 Hope for Future e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ellen 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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Ellen

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Ellen, born circa 2016, spayed, approximately 30 cm shoulder height, in the shelter since 07/2026 Ellen is a 10-year-old female dog and a very special soul. She is a calm, incredibly loving and gentle older lady who likes to take life easy and simply enjoy the closeness to her people. Ellen loves to cuddle and receive pets. She doesn't need big adventures and doesn't want much - she just wants love, security and people with whom she can finally arrive. She shows herself not only very friendly to people, but also gets along wonderfully with other dogs. Ellen is a straightforward and loving companion who simply touches hearts with her calm nature. Older dogs like Ellen often have a particularly hard time finding a new family. But they have so much love to give and are grateful for every attention and every shared moment. Ellen doesn't want to spend her twilight years in the shelter. She wants a warm bed, loving people by her side and lots of closeness. Who will give this wonderful old lady a new home and show her how beautiful life can be? Located in Romania and allowed to travel if a home is found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). All dogs are treated against intestinal parasites and ectoparasites at their arrival in the shelter and at least once a year thereafter. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page.

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07/2026 Ellen, geboren ca. 2016, kastriert, ca. 30 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 07/2026 Ellen ist eine etwa 10 Jahre alte Hündin und eine ganz besondere Seele. Sie ist eine ruhige, unglaublich liebe und sanfte ältere Dame, die das Leben am liebsten entspannt angeht und einfach die Nähe zu ihren Menschen genießen möchte. Ellen liebt es zu kuscheln und Streicheleinheiten zu bekommen. Sie braucht keine großen Abenteuer und möchte auch gar nicht viel – eigentlich wünscht sie sich nur Liebe, Geborgenheit und Menschen, bei denen sie endlich ankommen darf. Dabei zeigt sie sich nicht nur Menschen gegenüber sehr freundlich, sondern versteht sich auch wunderbar mit anderen Hunden. Ellen ist eine unkomplizierte und liebevolle Begleiterin, die mit ihrer ruhigen Art einfach Herzen berührt. Gerade ältere Hunde wie Ellen haben es oft besonders schwer, noch einmal eine eigene Familie zu finden. Dabei haben sie so viel Liebe zu geben und sind dankbar für jede Aufmerksamkeit und jeden gemeinsamen Moment. Ellen möchte ihren Lebensabend nicht im Shelter verbringen. Sie möchte ein warmes Körbchen, liebe Menschen an ihrer Seite und ganz viel Nähe. Wer schenkt dieser wundervollen alten Dame noch einmal ein eigenes Zuhause und zeigt ihr, wie schön das Leben sein kann? Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn sie ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size

Small

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Hope for Future e.V.

Living with Ellen

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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About Ellen

What life with Ellen looks like

Ellen is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future 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. 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 Ellen, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ellen?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hope for Future e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ellen on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ellen if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hope for Future 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Ellen 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 Ellen 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 Hope for Future e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ellen 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.