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Ellie

Pointer · Female · Young · 3 years

Ellie! 🐾 Sometimes life changes even when you haven't done anything wrong. My previous shelter had to close, and suddenly I needed a new place to stay. Luckily, I was quickly taken in by another shelter. I'm grateful for that. But deep down, I wish for something else: a real home with a real family. I was born in 2023 and I'm a friendly Pointer girl. I love people and I'm open and affectionate. I also love kids. I get along great with other dogs, whether they're male or female, and I'm also great with cats. So I think I'd be a great fit for our life together. I walk well on a leash, I ride in the car without any problems, and I have a medium energy level. I want to go for walks with you, discover new things, and have fun. But just as important would be the afternoons: coming home. Relaxing. And knowing that I can stay this time. I've tested positive for Leishmaniasis. It's an illness that can be treated very well with medication and a special diet. It's part of my story and should be considered in my ongoing care, but it's just a small part and not the most interesting thing about me. The bigger part is me. A happy, social dog who trusts people. One who has stayed open and cheerful despite all the changes and is hopeful about the next chapter of her life. Maybe this chapter starts very simply: with a walk, a bowl in your kitchen, a bed in a corner. And eventually, it wouldn't be "my new home" anymore. It would just be home. At entry, I'm vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and I have my EU pet passport with me. Your Ellie 🐾 Email:

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Hallo, ich bin Ellie! 🐾 Manchmal verändert sich das Leben, obwohl man selbst gar nichts falsch gemacht hat. Mein bisheriges Tierheim musste schließen, und plötzlich brauchte ich einen neuen Platz, an dem ich bleiben konnte. Zum Glück bin ich schnell in einem anderen Tierheim aufgenommen werden. Dafür bin ich dankbar. Doch tief in meinem Hundeherzen wünsche ich mir etwas anderes: ein richtiges Zuhause bei einer richtigen Familie. Ich bin schätzungsweise 2023 geboren und ein sehr freundliches Pointer-Mädchen. Ich mag Menschen sehr und begegne ihnen offen und herzlich. Auch Kinder finde ich toll. Mit anderen Hunden verstehe ich mich ebenfalls prima, egal ob Rüde oder Hündin, und selbst mit Katzen komme ich super zurecht. Eigentlich bringe ich also schon ziemlich viel mit für unser gemeinsames Leben. Ich laufe gut an der Leine, fahre problemlos im Auto mit und habe ein mittleres Energielevel. Ich möchte mit euch spazieren gehen, Neues entdecken und schöne Dinge erleben. Aber genauso wichtig wäre mir das Danach: heimkommen. Zur Ruhe kommen. Und wissen, dass ich diesmal bleiben darf. Ich bin positiv auf Leishmaniose getestet. Das ist eine Erkrankung, die mit Tabletten und einer entsprechenden Ernährung sehr gut behandelbar ist. Sie gehört zu meiner Geschichte und sollte bei meiner weiteren Versorgung berücksichtigt werden, aber sie ist eben nur ein kleiner Teil und längst nicht das Interessanteste an mir. Der viel größere Teil bin ich. Eine fröhliche, soziale Hündin, die Menschen vertraut. Eine, die trotz aller Veränderungen offen und fröhlich geblieben ist und hoffnungsvoll dem nächsten Kapitel ihres Lebens entgegensieht. Vielleicht beginnt dieses Kapitel ganz unspektakulär: mit einem Spaziergang, einem Napf in eurer Küche, einem Körbchen in einer Ecke. Und irgendwann wäre es dann nicht mehr „mein neues Zuhause“. Sondern einfach Zuhause. Bei Einreise bin ich geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt und habe meinen EU-Heimtierausweis dabei. Eure Ellie 🐾 E-Mail:

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V.
Living with Ellie
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V. · GermanyLearn about Pointer →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ellie home

What you'll need for Ellie 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 Ellie

What life with Ellie looks like

Ellie is a small young adult pointer dog waiting at Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V. in Germany.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ellie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ellie?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ellie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ellie if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V. whether they will for Ellie, what they require (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 Ellie already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V. lists Ellie as vaccinated, microchipped and spayed. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ellie isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ellie 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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