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Ernesta

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 8 months

Ernesta – Female Livestock Guardian Dog (mix) seeks an experienced foster home Ernesta was found abandoned, and she bore visible signs of her past: part of her ear and her tail had been cut off and mutilated. We don't know exactly what she has experienced in her life so far – it certainly was not pleasant. Despite everything, Ernesta is remarkably friendly, affectionate and open toward people. She enjoys contact and builds a close bond with her caregivers. Based on her appearance and her temperament, we assume that Ernesta is a livestock guardian dog (mix). Livestock guardian dogs are generally known for their independent character, their courage, but also their strong loyalty to their people. Life in a house, walking on a leash, or traffic are still largely unfamiliar to Ernesta. With calm, patience and clear guidance, however, she will be able to get to know these things step by step. For Ernesta, we are therefore looking first and foremost for an experienced foster home in a rather rural setting. The foster carer should be willing to help Ernesta ease into her new life with calm, patience and clear leadership, and to give her security and orientation. People who appreciate the special qualities of livestock guardian dogs will gain an exceptionally loyal and remarkable companion in Ernesta. If you would like to accompany Ernesta as a foster carer on her journey, we would be delighted to receive your completed foster home self-disclosure form. After a positive pre-check, Ernesta may be vaccinated, dewormed, treated for fleas, and travel to Germany with an EU pet passport.

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Ernesta – menschenbezogene Herdenschutzhund(-Mix)-Hündin sucht erfahrene Pflegestelle Ernesta wurde ausgesetzt aufgefunden und trug dabei sichtbare Spuren ihrer Vergangenheit: Ein Teil ihres Ohrs und ihrer Rute wurden abgeschnitten und verstümmelt. Was sie in ihrem bisherigen Leben erlebt hat, wissen wir nicht genau – schön war es mit Sicherheit nicht. Trotz allem zeigt sich Ernesta Menschen gegenüber ausgesprochen freundlich, zugewandt und offen. Sie genießt den Kontakt und baut eine enge Bindung zu ihren Bezugspersonen auf. Aufgrund ihrer Optik und ihres Wesens gehen wir davon aus, dass Ernesta ein Herdenschutzhund(-Mix) ist. Herdenschutzhunde zeichnen sich in aller Regel durch ein eigenständiges Wesen, ihren Mut, aber auch eine starke Loyalität ihren Menschen gegenüber aus. Das Leben im Haus, das Laufen an der Leine oder der Straßenverkehr sind Ernesta bislang weitgehend unbekannt. Mit Ruhe, Geduld und klarer Anleitung wird sie diese Dinge jedoch Schritt für Schritt kennenlernen können. Für Ernesta suchen wir daher zunächst eine erfahrene Pflegestelle in einer eher ländlichen Umgebung. Sie sollte bereit sein, Ernesta mit Ruhe, Geduld und klarer Führung den Einstieg in ihr neues Leben zu erleichtern und ihr Sicherheit sowie Orientierung zu vermitteln. Menschen, die die besonderen Eigenschaften von Herdenschutzhunden zu schätzen wissen, gewinnen mit Ernesta eine ausgesprochen loyale und besondere Begleiterin. Wenn Sie Ernesta als Pflegestelle auf ihrem Weg begleiten möchten, freuen wir uns über das Ausfüllen unserer Pflegestellen-Selbstauskunft. Nach positiver Vorkontrolle darf Ernesta geimpft, entwurmt, entfloht und mit EU-Heimtierausweis nach Deutschland reisen.

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Age
Puppy · 8 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V.
Living with Ernesta
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ernesta home

What you'll need for Ernesta 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 Ernesta

What life with Ernesta looks like

Ernesta is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ernesta, answered.

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