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Elvira

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Elvira is a friendly female dog who enjoys walks and is open to people. We are looking for active people who would like to attend dog school with her. Children should already be stable and understanding in dealing with dogs.

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anhänglich, menschenbezogen, lieb Über Elvira Elvira ist eine freundliche Hündin, die gerne spazieren geht und aufgeschlossen Menschen gegenüber ist. Wir suchen für sie aktive Menschen, die mit ihr gerne noch die Hundeschule besuchen wollen. Kinder sollten bereits standfest und verständnisvoll im Umgang mit Hunden sein.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Rüsselsheim
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Russelsheim
Living with Elvira
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Russelsheim · RüsselsheimLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Rüsselsheim →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Elvira home

What you'll need for Elvira 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 Elvira

What life with Elvira looks like

Elvira is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Russelsheim in Rüsselsheim.

An 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.

Rüsselsheim, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elvira, answered.

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