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Emma

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

While searching for food and a safe shelter, Emma at times wandered into a chicken coop, which caused unrest among residents in Strehaia (Romania). Because Emma was very frightened, disoriented, and could not be caught, the situation became increasingly difficult. Fortunately, our colleagues Dorin and Adelina noticed her and were able to secure her. Due to her past, Emma is initially somewhat cautious and reserved around unfamiliar people. She needs time to build trust and to get to know new situations. With familiar people, things are going better and better. In her life so far, Emma has probably not had many positive experiences with humans. That makes a understanding approach and people who give her a sense of security all the more important. Step by step, she is learning that she no longer has to struggle through life alone. Emma gets along very well with other dogs.

DE·Show original

Auf der Suche nach Futter und einem sicheren Unterschlupf hatte sich Emma zeitweise in einen Hühnerstall verirrt, was bei den Anwohnern in Strehaia ( Rumänien) für Unruhe sorgte. Da Emma große Angst hatte, orientierungslos war und sich nicht einfangen ließ, wurde die Situation zunehmend schwierig. Glücklicherweise wurden unsere Kollegin Dorin und Adelina auf sie aufmerksam und konnten sie sichern. Aufgrund ihrer Vergangenheit zeigt sich Emma fremden Menschen gegenüber zunächst etwas vorsichtig und zurückhaltend. sie braucht Zeit, um Vertraue aufzubauen um neue Situationen kennenzulernen. Mit bekannten Menschen klappt es immer besser. Emma hat in ihrem bisherigen Leben vermutlich nicht viele positiven Erfahrungen mit Menschen sammeln dürfen. Umso wichtiger sind für sie ein verständnisvoller Umgang und Menschen, die ihr Sicherheit vermitteln. Schritt für Schritt lernt sie, dass sie sich nicht mehr allein durchs Leben kämpfen muss. Mit anderen Hunden ist Emma sehr gut verträglich.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Wöllstadt
Shelter
Waisenhunde e.V.
Living with Emma
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Waisenhunde e.V. · WöllstadtLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Emma home

What you'll need for Emma 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 Emma

What life with Emma looks like

Emma is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Waisenhunde e.V. in Wöllstadt.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Wöllstadt, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Emma, answered.

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