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Elysia

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Elysia is a female dog born around February 2022, standing approximately 46 cm tall. Her story begins at the public shelter in Husi—a place where dogs often have only a few days before they are placed on the euthanasia list. Elysia was one of countless souls waiting there for an uncertain fate. Yet dedicated animal protectors […]

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Elysia ist eine ca. 02/2022 geborene, rund 46 cm große Hündin. Ihre Geschichte beginnt im öffentlichen Shelter von Husi – einem Ort, an dem Hunde oft nur wenige Tage Zeit haben, bevor sie auf die Euthanasie-Liste gesetzt werden. Auch Elysia gehörte zu den unzähligen Seelen, die dort auf ihr ungewisses Schicksal warteten. Doch engagierte Tierschützer […]

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierrettung International e.V.
Living with Elysia
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Tierrettung International e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Elysia home

What you'll need for Elysia in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Elysia

What life with Elysia looks like

Elysia is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierrettung International e.V. in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Elysia, answered.

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