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Elsa

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Elsa came to us in early April from an animal shelter after her owner sadly passed away. Now, the female dog is looking for a place where she and her friend Bisia can stay. At ten years old, Elsa may not be the youngest, but she certainly doesn’t show it. She really enjoys going for walks and can hardly wait until it’s time to go. She is generally friendly and quite open to new people. However, as is typical for a French Bulldog, she has her own mind and likes to get her way. Elsa doesn’t know basic commands yet, and her leash manners still need some practice. But with treats, the loving Elsa is easily recallable and responds really well to her name, so there’s definitely potential here. From her old home, she’s familiar with living with cats.

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Elsa kam Anfang April zu uns ins Tierheim, nachdem ihre Besitzerin leider verstorben ist. Nun ist die Hündin gemeinsam mit ihrer Freundin Bisia auf der Suche nach einem Plätzchen, wo sie bleiben dürfen. Mit mittlerweile 10 Jahren ist Elsa zwar nicht mehr die Jüngste, doch anmerken lässt sie sich das nicht. Sie geht richtig gerne spazieren, kann es stets kaum erwarten bis es endlich los geht. Auch ist sie grundsätzlich freundlich und neuen Menschen gegenüber recht aufgeschlossen. Doch typisch einer französischen Bulldogge hat sie ihren eigenen Kopf, den sie am Liebsten durchsetzen möchte. Grundkommandos beherrscht Elsa nicht, auch kann die Leinenführigkeit noch etwas geübt werden. Doch mit Leckerchen ist die liebe Elsa gut abrufbar, hört wirklich super auf ihren Namen, sodass hier sicher sehr gut angesetzt werden kann. Aus ihrem alten Zuhause kennt sie das Zusammenleben mit Katzen. Einen

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Zwickau
Shelter
Tierheim Zwickau
Living with Elsa
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Bringing Elsa home

What you'll need for Elsa 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 Elsa

What life with Elsa looks like

Elsa is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Zwickau in Zwickau.

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 Elsa, answered.

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