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Elpida

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Elpida has not had much opportunity to experience life so far. She lived with her sister, brother, and puppies on a chain until our animal rescuers took notice of her and gave her a chance at a new life. ❤️ Elpida has now arrived at a foster home in Germany and is showing what a wonderful furry she is. She is a calm, relaxed, and incredibly affectionate mouse who enjoys the company of her humans. She loves petting and would like to spend a lot of time with it if possible. Elpida is a little sensitive and is still a bit startled in new or unfamiliar situations. At the same time, she is happy to be accompanied by her humans and is gaining more confidence. In everyday life, she is pleasant and uncomplicated: even going to the office is no problem for her. She spends most of her time there relaxing and observing the events from her basket. Elpida generally likes people - no matter if they are big or small. She greets them friendly and enjoys their attention and petting very much. With other dogs, Elpida can't do much. She shows little interest in encounters or sniffing other dogs. She is now getting along well with smaller dogs as long as they don't seek contact with her. Larger dogs, on the other hand, are rather intimidating and make her insecure. Therefore, we can imagine that Elpida would be very happy as a single princess and would love to have her humans all to herself. ❤️ Of course, Elpida still has a lot to learn and experience. But she has a great prerequisite: she is able to learn and is increasingly oriented towards her humans. With patience, loving companionship, and the necessary security, she will blossom step by step. We wish Elpida people who give her the time she needs and who enjoy discovering the world with her. People who give her security, understand her sensitive nature, and are happy about every small progress. Because Elpida has not lost her trust in people despite her past. She is a very special, affectionate soul who is now finally looking for her own home - preferably as a beloved single princess. ❤️

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Elpida hat in ihrem bisherigen Leben leider nicht viel kennenlernen dürfen. Gemeinsam mit ihrer Schwester, ihrem Bruder und ihren Welpen lebte sie an einer Kette, bis unsere Tierschützer auf sie aufmerksam wurden und ihr die Chance auf ein neues Leben geben konnten. ❤️ Mittlerweile ist Elpida in Deutschland auf einer Pflegestelle angekommen und zeigt dort, was für eine wundervolle Fellnase in ihr steckt. Sie ist eine ruhige, entspannte und unglaublich verschmuste Maus, die die Nähe zu ihren Menschen sehr genießt. Streicheleinheiten findet sie großartig und wenn es nach ihr geht, darf man sich gerne ausgiebig Zeit dafür nehmen. Elpida ist ein kleines Sensibelchen und in neuen oder ungewohnten Situationen noch etwas schreckhaft. Gleichzeitig lässt sie sich wunderbar von ihren Menschen begleiten und gewinnt immer mehr Sicherheit. Im Alltag zeigt sie sich angenehm unkompliziert: Auch mit ins Büro zu kommen, ist für sie überhaupt kein Problem. Die meiste Zeit verschläft sie dort ganz entspannt und beobachtet das Geschehen eher gemütlich aus ihrem Körbchen. Menschen findet Elpida grundsätzlich toll – ganz egal, ob groß oder klein. Sie begegnet ihnen freundlich und genießt ihre Aufmerksamkeit und Streicheleinheiten sehr. Mit anderen Hunden kann Elpida dagegen nicht besonders viel anfangen. Sie zeigt wenig Interesse an Begegnungen oder daran, andere Hunde zu beschnuppern. Bei kleineren Hunden klappt das Vorbeigehen mittlerweile schon gut, solange diese keinen Kontakt zu ihr suchen. Größere Hunde sind ihr hingegen eher unheimlich und machen sie unsicher. Wir können uns deshalb gut vorstellen, dass Elpida als Einzelprinzessin sehr glücklich wäre und ihre Menschen am liebsten ganz für sich hätte. ❤️ Natürlich muss Elpida noch einiges kennenlernen und lernen. Dafür bringt sie aber eine tolle Voraussetzung mit: Sie ist lernfähig und orientiert sich immer mehr an ihren Menschen. Mit Geduld, liebevoller Begleitung und der nötigen Sicherheit wird sie Schritt für Schritt weiter aufblühen. Für Elpida wünschen wir uns Menschen, die ihr die Zeit geben, die sie braucht, und die Freude daran haben, gemeinsam mit ihr die Welt zu entdecken. Menschen, die ihr Sicherheit vermitteln, ihre sensible Art verstehen und sich über jeden kleinen Fortschritt freuen. Denn Elpida hat trotz ihrer Vergangenheit ihr Vertrauen in die Menschen nicht verloren. Sie ist eine ganz besondere, verschmuste Seele, die nun endlich ihr eigenes Zuhause sucht – am liebsten als geliebte Einzelprinzessin. ❤️

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Stuttgart
Shelter
Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V.
Living with Elpida
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. · StuttgartLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Elpida home

What you'll need for Elpida 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 Elpida

What life with Elpida looks like

Elpida is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. in Stuttgart.

An 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Stuttgart, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elpida, answered.

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