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Belgian Malinois · Female · Puppy

Malinois-mixed breed Francesca – who will grant you the future she deserves? Francesca is a young Malinois-mixed-breed female dog growing up together with her siblings Florentine and Fabio in the animal shelter. Instead of discovering the world in a family, she spends her most critical developmental months behind shelter bars. At this point, it should be the time when a young dog could gather security, orientation, and many positive experiences. Francesca is a Malinois mix. This likely means that she will grow into an active, intelligent, and sensitive female dog who enjoys shared mental stimulation and needs people who can provide both physical and mental stimulation. She is just at the beginning. She needs to learn what a home is, how to navigate everyday life, and the rules of living with humans. Regression and challenging phases are part of this process. That’s why Francesca is looking for people who will take her in not just because of her cute puppy looks but are ready to accompany her through all life stages. People who understand that a puppy will become an adult dog and that bonding, trust, and training take time. We always ask that the responsibility for a dog not be taken lightly. Nevertheless: The responsible decision to offer a home to a dog in need for life also means gaining a lifelong friend. If you are aware of what adopting an animal shelter dog entails and you have fallen for the emergency, please contact the responsible mediator at SALVA Hundehilfe. We and Francesca would also be very grateful for the provision of a foster home!

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Malinois-Mischling Francesca – wer schenkt ihr die Zukunft, die sie verdient? Francesca ist eine junge Malinois-Mischlingshündin, die gemeinsam mit ihren Geschwistern Florentine und Fabio im Tierheim aufwächst. Statt die Welt in einer Familie zu entdecken, verbringt sie ihre wichtigsten Entwicklungsmonate hinter Tierheimgittern. Dabei sollte gerade jetzt die Zeit sein, in der ein junger Hund Sicherheit, Orientierung und viele positive Erfahrungen sammeln darf. Francesca ist ein Malinois-Mix. Das bedeutet wahrscheinlich, dass sie später einmal eine aktive, intelligente und sensible Hündin sein wird, die Freude an gemeinsamer Beschäftigung hat und Menschen braucht, die ihr sowohl körperliche als auch geistige Auslastung bieten können. Noch steht sie ganz am Anfang. Sie muss lernen, was ein Zuhause ist, wie man sich im Alltag zurechtfindet und welche Regeln im Zusammenleben mit Menschen gelten. Auch Rückschritte und schwierige Phasen gehören dabei ganz selbstverständlich dazu. Francesca sucht deshalb Menschen, die sie nicht nur wegen ihres süßen Welpenaussehens aufnehmen, sondern bereit sind, sie durch alle Lebensabschnitte zu begleiten. Menschen, die wissen, dass aus einem Welpen ein erwachsener Hund wird und dass Bindung, Vertrauen und Erziehung Zeit brauchen. Wir bitten immer darum, die Verantwortung für einen Hund nicht leichtfertig zu übernehmen. Trotzdem: Die gewissenhafte Entscheidung, einem Hund in Not ein Zuhause für immer anzubieten, bedeutet auch, einen Freund fürs Leben zu gewinnen. Wenn Sie sich bewusst sind, was mit der Adoption eines Tierschutzhundes auf Sie zukommt, und Sie sich in die Notnase verguckt haben, dann nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt zu der zuständigen Vermittlerin der SALVA Hundehilfe auf. Auch über das Bereitstellen einer Pflegestelle wären wir und Francesca sehr dankbar! Hier gehts zu Francescas Video

Size
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Francesca
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Francesca home

What you'll need for Francesca 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 Francesca

What life with Francesca looks like

Francesca is a puppy/kitten belgian malinois dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe 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. 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 Francesca, answered.

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