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Fiona

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

born: ca. May 2022 Breed: mixed breed, ca. 45 cm compatibility with others: very compatible Current location: animal shelter Sokolka/Poland surrender reason: found dog Loving, playful, people-oriented, open and friendly nature, knows older children, gets along well with fellow animals. At first, she is a little skeptical, but this fades once she builds trust with her primary caregiver. Her sister ORINA is also at the animal shelter. She should still attend dog training classes.

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geboren: ca. Mai 2022 Rasse: Mischling, ca. 45 cm Verträglichkeit: sehr gut verträglich Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sokolka/Polen Abgabegrund: Fundhund Lieb, verspielt, menschenbezogen, offenes freundliches Wesen, kennt größere Kinder, kommt gut mit Artgenossen klar. Anfangs ist sie noch ein wenig skeptisch, das legt sich aber wenn sie einmal zu ihrer Bezugsperson Vertrauen gefasst hat. Ihre Schwester ORINA ist auch im Tierheim. Sollte in jedem Fall noch eine gute Hundeschule besuchen.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Fiona
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. · LeichlingenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Fiona home

What you'll need for Fiona 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 Fiona

What life with Fiona looks like

Fiona is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Leichlingen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fiona, answered.

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