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Francis

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

The little Francis is a charming ray of sunshine. He is always in a good mood and fun to have around. Francis is friendly and open-minded and always looks forward to new adventures. He is fit and lively and loves movement without being overexcited. With female dogs, he usually gets along well, but he also likes to show his southern macho side with male dogs once in a while. Kids also find Francis great. Francis is a truly friendly little guy who will enrich any family. He would rather be a single dog who doesn’t have to share his people with other dogs. Francis is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, has an EU passport, and is tested for Mediterranean diseases before travel arrangements.

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Der kleine Francis ist ein bezaubernder Strahlemann. Er ist immer gut gelaunt und für einen Spaß zu haben. Francis ist freundlich und aufgeschlossen und freut sich immer über neue Abenteuer. Er ist fit und munter und liebt Bewegung ohne dabei überdreht zu sein. Mit Hündinnen kommt er meist klar, bei Rüden hängt er aber auch einmal gerne den südländischen Macho raus. Kinder findet Francis auch große klasse. Francis ist ein wirklich freundlicher kleiner Kerl, der jede Familie bereichern wird. Er wäre nur lieber ein Einzelhund, der seine Menschen nicht mit anderen Hunden teilen muss. Francis ist kastriert, geimpft, gechippt, entwurmt, hat einen EU-Pass und wird vor Ausreise auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Living with Francis
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Francis home

What you'll need for Francis 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 Francis

What life with Francis looks like

Francis is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Francis, answered.

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