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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 13 years

ELPIDAElpida (Greek: Hope), a ca. 13-year-old Boxer-Mix female dog, abandoned at a landfill due to her advanced age and severe illness with a mast cell tumor (metastases), the most severe spondylosis, and on top of that, HOA (Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy), a rare, often paraneoplastic condition where bone growths occur, typically as a result of lung tumors and also mast cell tumors. We will provide you with the most beautiful home and the best care for your last life segment. 23. December 2024 Dörte 8 years 23. December 2024 Hatschi 4 years 31. July 2024 Horsti 16 years 10. July 2024 Bonni 16 years 13. March 2023 Mukki 13 years 13. March 2023 Stupsi 13 years 18. January 2023 Trude 10 years 18.

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ELPIDAElpida (griechisch : Hoffnung ) , eine ca. 13 Jahre alte Boxer-Mixhündin, ausgesetzt an einer Müllhalde, da alt und schwer krank mit Mastzelltumor (Metasthasen) , schwerste Spondylose und obendrauf noch HOA (Hypertrophe Osteoarthropathie) eine seltene, meist paraneoplastische Erkrankung, bei der Knochenwucherungen auftreten, typischerweise als Folge von Lungentumoren und auch Mastzelltumoren. Wir sichern dir das schönste zuhause und die beste Betreuung in deinen letzten Lebensabschnitt. 23. Dezember 2024Dörte8 Jahre23. Dezember 2024Hatschi4 Jahre31. Juli 2024Horsti 16 Jahre10. Juli 2024Bonni16 Jahre13. März 2023Mukki 13 Jahre13. März 2023Stupsi 13 Jahre18. Januar 2023Trude10 Jahre18. Januar 2023Fuzzy13 Jahre

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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Osterholz Scharmbeck
Shelter
Lucky Dog Hostel
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Bringing Elpida13 Jahre home

What you'll need for Elpida13 Jahre 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
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    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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Elpida13 Jahre

What life with Elpida13 Jahre looks like

Elpida13 Jahre is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Lucky Dog Hostel in Osterholz Scharmbeck.

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.

Osterholz Scharmbeck, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elpida13 Jahre, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Elpida13 Jahre?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Lucky Dog Hostel handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Elpida13 Jahre on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Elpida13 Jahre if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Lucky Dog Hostel 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 Elpida13 Jahre 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 Elpida13 Jahre 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 Lucky Dog Hostel early rather than rehoming privately; they know Elpida13 Jahre 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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