How do I contact the shelter about Erika?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Seelen für Seelchen e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Erika on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Erika if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Seelen für Seelchen 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 Erika 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 Erika 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 Seelen für Seelchen e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Erika 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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Erika

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

ProfileAge: Born in 2019. Gender: female. neutered: yesCharacter: very friendly with people, good with other dogsSize: approx. 50 cmSince in shelter: March 2025This lovely female dog with her fluffy, tri-colored fur is our Erika.We wish for this sweet soul a wonderful home with her people who will love her. Erika gets regular cuddles from our caregivers and we hope these continue in her new home. She is very people-oriented, enjoys our company, loves being cuddled, is considerate and attentive. She gets along well with the dogs in her run and shows herself to be highly social there.We would like to send her on the long journey so she can learn what it means to have a home. If you give her the necessary time and patience there, it will surely be easy for her to accept her new environment and become part of the family.What could be more beautiful for a dog than to enjoy life in a cozy dog bed in a warm home surrounded by her loved ones?Where are the perfect people for our Erika? Interested?If you are interested in Erika, please fill out our Prospective Owner Form () or send us an email or a message on Facebook. Erika is ready to travel and can travel to Germany with the next transport. Our dogs travel legally with Traces. Traces refers to the database system that monitors the entire animal transport within the EU. The dogs travel neutered (if old enough), vaccinated, microchipped, and dewormed, and have an EU passport. Additionally, for dogs over 12 months old, a rapid test for the following Mediterranean diseases is conducted before travel arrangements: Borreliosis, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Dirofilariosis, and leishmaniasis. The sponsorship for Erika has been taken over by Katja P. and thus ensures a full plate. Many thanks on behalf of the dogs!

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SteckbriefAlter: 2019 geboren. Geschlecht: weiblich. Kastriert: jaCharakter: sehr freundlich im Umgang mit Menschen, toll mit anderen HundenGröße: ca. 50 cmIm Shelter seit: März 2025Diese wunderschöne Hündin mit dem flauschigen, dreifarbigen Fell ist unsere Erika.Wir wünschen uns für dieses freundliche Seelchen ein schönes Zuhause bei ihren Menschen, die sie lieb haben. Erika holt sich von unseren Pflegern regelmäßig ihre Streicheleinheiten ab und so darf es auch gern in ihrem neuen Zuhause weiter gehen.Sie ist uns Menschen sehr zugewandt, genießt unsere Nähe, liebt es geknuddelt zu werden, ist achtsam und auch aufmerksam. Mit den Hunden in ihrem Zwinger kommt sie auch sehr gut klar und zeigt sich dort äußerst sozial.Wir möchten sie gern auf die lange Reise schicken, damit sie kennen lernen darf, was es bedeutet, ein Zuhause zu haben. Wenn man ihr dort die nötige Zeit und Geduld gibt, wird es ihr bestimmt leichtfallen, ihr neues Umfeld anzunehmen und Teil der Familie zu werden.Was kann es für einen Hund Schöneres geben, als in einem kuscheligen Körbchen in einem wohlig-warmen Heim im Kreise seiner Liebsten das Leben zu genießen?Wo sind die passenden Menschen für unsere Erika? Interesse geweckt?Wenn Sie Interesse an Erika haben, füllen Sie bitte unseren Interessentenbogen aus ()oder schreiben Sie uns eine E-Mail an oder eine Nachricht über Facebook. Erika ist ausreisefertig und kann mit dem nächsten Transport nach Deutschland reisen. Unsere Hunde reisen legal mit Traces. Als Traces bezeichnet man das Datenbanksystem, mit dem der gesamte Tierverkehr innerhalb der EU überwacht wird. Die Hunde reisen kastriert (insofern alt genug), geimpft, gechipt und entwurmt aus und besitzen einen EU-Pass. Des Weiteren wird bei Hunden ab 12 Monaten vor der Ausreise ein Schnelltest auf folgende Mittelmeerkrankheiten durchgeführt: Borreliose, Anaplasmose, Ehrlichiose, Dirofilariose und Leishmaniose. Die Patenschaft für Erika hat Katja P. übernommen und sorgt somit für ein gefülltes Näpfchen. Vielen Dank im Namen der Hunde!

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Alfter

Shelter

Seelen für Seelchen e.V.

Living with Erika

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✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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About Erika

What life with Erika looks like

Erika is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Seelen für Seelchen e.V. in Alfter.

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 Erika, answered.

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