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Faella

Female · Young · 2 years

The lives of these two wonderful Maremmani dogs we have been following for quite some time now. And their fate has touched us very deeply. They came as babies to people who put them in a tiny enclosure and more or less left them to fend for themselves. There they just lived in dirt, without food and water. For shelter, they only had a crooked, small shed that barely fit the two of them. Moreover, the shelter wasn't tight; it didn't offer real protection from rain or storms. It remains unclear why the people acquired these two dogs, as it doesn't make sense even to the neighbors living there. The people don't even live in the area, leaving the dogs alone all the time. The tragic part is that these aren't the first dogs to endure such a sad life at this place. They wouldn't have been the first to die of starvation either. Despite repeated requests to take care of the situation, nothing changed. Some neighbors, including our longtime helper, would consistently bring food to the dogs. As the dogs grew bigger, they kept breaking out of their enclosure, wandering through the town—which was dangerous due to the heavily trafficked thoroughfare—or jumping into our helper's garden to rest there. Eventually, a very animal-loving younger woman managed to get the key to the enclosure from the owners, allowing her to collect the dogs daily and take them for walks. For a few hours each day, the dogs were also with our helper, but in the evenings, they had to go back to their dirty enclosure. When the dogs reached the appropriate age, they were neutered at proTier's expense. We certainly wanted to prevent any offspring from this heartbreaking situation. Although it pained both the younger woman and our helper every evening to return the two incredibly loving and affectionate dogs to their filthy shed for various reasons, there was no other solution. By late 2025, it became evident that changes were needed: the younger woman and her husband would be leaving Sardinia. Our helper knew she could not take in the still young dogs due to her own age. We were all very unhappy about this situation, as we did not want to leave the dogs to their miserable fate, which would ultimately mean their death. To the owners, the dogs were completely irrelevant. However, then we could breathe a sigh of relief: the younger woman convinced the owners to give up the dogs and received written confirmation. How happy we were can easily be imagined, because these two wonderful creatures had completely won us over with their lovely, friendly nature. Ahead of time, in case the plan worked out, we had already arranged where the two dogs could be taken in. Everything went very quickly to get the dogs into safety. Finally, they were given names: the girl is now called Faella and the male dog is named Fuchur. Faella and Fuchur are doing very well now. But for their complete happiness, these exceptionally friendly and devoted dogs still lack the loving humans who can provide them with a dream home with close family integration. Since Faella and Fuchur are Maremmano mixes, they need a suitable household environment. Experience with sheepdogs would be perfect. However, those who are willing to educate themselves about this amazing breed and implement recommendations are also warmly welcome. If you are currently looking for a new furry family member and realize that adoption brings not only much joy but also work and great responsibility, we look forward to hearing from you. We facilitate nationwide.

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Das Leben dieser beiden wunderbaren Maremmani haben wir schon eine längere Zeit verfolgt. Und ihr Schicksal ging uns sehr, sehr nah. Sie waren als Babys zu den Leuten gekommen, man hatte sie in ein winziges Gehege gesteckt und dann sich quasi selbst überlassen. Sie lebten dort einfach im Dreck, ohne Futter und ohne Wasser. Als Unterschlupf hatten sie nur einen windschiefen, kleinen Verschlag, in den sie kaum zu zweit hineinpassten. Außerdem war der Verschlag nicht dicht. Wirklichen Schutz vor Regen oder Sturm bot er nicht. Warum die Leute sich diese beiden Hunde angeschafft haben, hat sich uns und auch den Menschen, die dort in der Nachbarschaft leben, nicht erschlossen. Die Leute wohnen noch nicht mal dort, die Hunde sind immer allein. Das Tragische ist, dass dies nicht die ersten Hunde sind, die dieses traurige Leben ertragen mussten. Sie wären auch nicht die ersten Hunde, die dort vor Hunger gestorben wären. Und obwohl man die Leute immer wieder aufgefordert hat, sich zu kümmern, änderte sich nichts.Einige Nachbarn, auch unsere langjährige Helferin, brachten den Hunden also immer wieder Futter. Und als sie größer wurden, brachen sie immer wieder aus dem Gehege aus, streunten durch den Ort - was wegen der vielbefahrenen Durchgangsstraße sehr gefährlich war - oder sprangen zu unserer Helferin in den Garten und ruhten sich dort aus. Eine sehr tierliebe jüngere Frau schaffte es schließlich, von den Besitzern den Schlüssel für das Gehege zu bekommen, und so konnte sie die Hunde täglich abholen und mit ihnen spazieren gehen. Ein paar Stunden täglich waren sie dann auch bei unserer Helferin, aber abends mussten sie wieder zurück in das dreckige Gehege.Als die beiden Hunde dann im entsprechenden Alter waren, wurden sie auf Kosten von proTier kastriert. Denn Nachwuchs wollten wir auf jeden Fall verhindern. Auch wenn es sowohl der tierlieben Frau und auch unserer Helferin jeden Abend leidtat, die beiden so unglaublich lieben und menschenbezogenen Hunde wieder in ihren ekligen Verschlag zu bringen: Es gab aus verschiedenen Gründen keine andere Lösung. Und es zeichnete sich schon Ende 2025 ab, dass Veränderungen anstanden: Die jüngere Frau und ihr Mann würden Sardinien verlassen. Und unserer Helferin war klar, dass sie aus Altersgründen die noch jungen Hunde nicht zu sich nehmen konnte. Wir alle waren sehr unglücklich über diese Situation, wollten wir doch die Hunde nun keineswegs ihrem Schicksal überlassen, denn es war klar, dass es letztlich das Todesurteil für die beiden gewesen wäre. Den Besitzern waren die Hunde völlig egal.Doch dann konnten wir aufatmen: Es gelang der jüngeren Frau, die Besitzer zu überzeugen, die Hunde abzugeben und sich das auch schriftlich bestätigen zu lassen. Wie glücklich wir darüber waren, kann man sich wohl leicht ausmalen, denn die beiden wunderbaren Geschöpfte hatten uns mit ihrer liebenswürdigen, freundlichen Art völlig um ihre dicken Pfoten gewickelt. Vorab - für den Fall, dass der Plan aufgehen würde - hatten wir natürlich schon geregelt, wo die beiden Hunde aufgenommen werden könnten. Und so ging dann alles sehr schnell, die beiden Hunde in Sicherheit zu bringen. Endlich haben die beiden auch Namen erhalten: Das Mädchen heißt nun Faella und der Rüde wird nun Fuchur genannt. Faella und Fuchur geht es nun sehr gut. Aber zu ihrem vollständigen Glück fehlen den beiden außergewöhnlich freundlichen, zugewandten Hunden nun noch die lieben Menschen, die ihnen das Traumzuhause mit engem Familienanschluss schenken.Da die beiden Maremmano-Mixe sind, benötigen sie ein passendes häusliches Umfeld. Erfahrung mit Herdenschutzhunden wäre perfekt. Aber auch Menschen, die sich über diese tolle Rasse informieren und zudem bereit sind, Empfehlungen umzusetzen, sind herzlich willkommen.Wenn Sie gerade auf der Suche nach einem neuen fellnasigen Familienmitglied sind und Ihnen bewusst ist, dass eine Adoption nicht nur viel Freude bedeutet, sondern auch Arbeit und große Verantwortung mit sich bringt, dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Nachricht.Wir vermitteln bundesweit.Ihr Ansprechpartner für diese

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
ProTier e.V.
Living with Faella
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by ProTier e.V. · Germany

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Faella home

What you'll need for Faella 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 Faella

What life with Faella looks like

Faella is a large young adult dog waiting at ProTier e.V. in Germany.

An young 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 Faella, answered.

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