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Elly

Female · Senior · 13 years

Elly – a little terrier grandma with a big heart. Elly is a 13-year-old terrier-mix lady who, despite her age, still radiates an astonishing amount of joy for life. Her journey to us wasn’t entirely straightforward: after a biting incident, she was taken into custody, but eventually her owner released her. That’s why Elly has certain requirements (proof of competence and temperament test)—and now she’s looking for people who will meet her with calmness, understanding, and responsibility. At first, Elly views new people with caution. She needs some time to build trust and really get to know someone. But once that moment arrives and she’s won her person’s heart, she reveals herself to be surprisingly affectionate and highly obedient. For her age, Elly still loves being on the go. She absolutely adores long, leisurely walks and walks nicely on the leash. She also has no issues at all when it comes to other dogs. And she handles car rides with complete ease, too. There’s just one small quirk Elly has with moving objects—sometimes she comments on them with a bit of energy. However, with a calm, confident lead, she quickly responds and becomes easy to manage again. Elly is looking for people who’ll show her once more that even a senior dog deserves a beautiful, safe home. Someone who’ll give her the time she needs to settle in—and in return, receive a loyal little companion who’s eager to enjoy many cozy as well as surprisingly lively walks together. Quick overview: • Age: 13 years • Breed: Terrier mix • Background: Taken into custody after a biting incident • Temperament: Initially cautious, later very obedient and loyal • Walks: Loves long walks; great leash manners • Social behavior: Gets along well with other dogs • Special feature: Reacts to moving objects—but remains easily manageable; proof of competence and temperament test required • Car rides: No problems Elly isn’t looking for a fresh start full of hustle and bustle—rather, she’s seeking a quiet, loving home that’ll make her final years especially wonderful. 🐾

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Elly – kleine Terrier-Omi mit großem Herz Elly ist eine 13-jährige Terrier-Mix-Dame, die trotz ihres Alters noch erstaunlich viel Lebensfreude in sich trägt. Ihr Weg zu uns war nicht ganz einfach: nach einem Beißvorfall wurde sie sichergestellt, ihre Besitzerin hat sie schließlich freigegeben. Deshalb hat Elly einige Auflagen (Sachkundenachweis & Wesenstest) – und sucht nun Menschen, die ihr mit Ruhe, Verständnis und Verantwortung begegnen. Neue Menschen betrachtet Elly zunächst mit Vorsicht. Sie braucht ein wenig Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen und jemanden wirklich kennenzulernen. Doch wenn dieser Moment kommt und sie ihren Menschen ins Herz geschlossen hat, zeigt sie sich überraschend anhänglich und sehr folgsam. Für ihr Alter ist Elly noch richtig gerne unterwegs. Lange, ausgiebige Spaziergänge findet sie großartig und läuft dabei angenehm an der Leine. Auch mit anderen Hunden hat sie keinerlei Probleme. Autofahren meistert sie ebenfalls ganz entspannt. Ein kleines Thema hat Elly mit fahrenden Objekten – diese kommentiert sie manchmal etwas energisch. Mit einer ruhigen, sicheren Führung an der Leine lässt sie sich jedoch schnell wieder ansprechen und kontrollieren. Elly sucht Menschen, die ihr noch einmal zeigen, dass auch eine Hunde-Omi ein schönes, sicheres Zuhause verdient hat. Jemanden, der ihr Zeit gibt anzukommen – und dafür eine loyale, kleine Begleiterin bekommt, die noch viele gemütliche und auch überraschend flotte Spaziergänge mitgehen möchte. Kurzübersicht • Alter: 13 Jahre • Rasse: Terrier-Mix • Hintergrund: Sicherstellung nach Beißvorfall • Charakter: anfangs vorsichtig, später sehr folgsam und loyal • Spaziergänge: liebt lange Runden, gute Leinenführung • Sozialverhalten: verträglich mit anderen Hunden • Besonderheit: reagiert auf fahrende Objekte, gut kontrollierbar; Sachkundenachweis und Wesentest erforderlich • Autofahren: problemlos Elly sucht keinen Neuanfang voller Trubel – sondern ein ruhiges Herz, das ihr die letzten Jahre besonders schön macht. 🐾

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇩🇪Stendal

Shelter

Tierheim Stendal

Living with Elly

✓Good with dogs

Cared for by Tierheim Stendal · Stendal

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Listed 3 months ago

What life with Elly looks like

Elly is a large senior dog waiting at Tierheim Stendal in Stendal.

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 Elly, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Elly?

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

Can I adopt Elly if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Stendal 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 Elly 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 Elly 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 Stendal early rather than rehoming privately; they know Elly 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.