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Helena

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Helena – Beauty with character and a very special smile → Breed: mixed breed → Gender: female → Born: 10/2023 → Size / Weight: 55 cm / 20 kg → Neutered: yes → Vaccinated: yes → Identification: Chip → Compatible with: male dogs and female dogs → Incompatible with: N/A → Sponsorships possible: yes Description Helena – the name means “the Beautiful.” And yes, she lives up to her name. Tall, with light fur and an aura that is hard to put into words. You notice her – and suddenly there is something special. This radiance. And then there is her unique detail: a slight overbite. Not a flaw, but her personal trademark. It gives her that unmistakable charm that immediately makes you smile. Helena is not just beautiful – she is special. She is a young female dog with just the right mix: lively, but not overexcited. Curious, but not overwhelming. And above all: incredibly people-oriented. Helena loves closeness. She enjoys every touch, every bit of attention, every shared moment – as if she has been waiting for it. Currently, she lives in boarding, in a kennel. She takes it as it is – but it quickly becomes clear: Helena has bigger plans. She wants more from life. More closeness, more movement, more shared stories. Helena wants to explore. Not just the world out there, but also life by the side of “her” people. She wants to understand, participate, and belong.

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Helena – Schönheit mit Charakter und einem ganz besonderen Lächeln → Rasse: Mischling → Geschlecht: weiblich→ Geboren: 10/2023 → Grösse / Gewicht: 55 cm / 20 kg→ Kastriert: ja→ Geimpft: ja→ Kennzeichnung: Chip→ Verträglich mit: Rüden und Hündinnen→ Unverträglich mit: k.A.→ Patenschaften möglich: ja Beschreibung Helena – der Name bedeutet „die Schöne“. Und ja, sie macht ihrem Namen alle Ehre. Groß gewachsen, mit hellem Fell und einer Ausstrahlung, die man kaum in Worte fassen kann. Man entdeckt sie - und plötzlich ist da dieses gewisse Etwas. Dieses Strahlen. Und dann ist da noch ihr ganz eigenes Detail: ein kleiner Überbiss. Kein Makel, sondern ihr persönliches Markenzeichen. Es verleiht ihr diesen unverwechselbaren Charme, der einen sofort schmunzeln lässt. Helena ist nicht einfach nur schön – sie ist besonders. Sie ist eine junge Hündin mit genau der richtigen Mischung: lebhaft, aber nicht überdreht. Neugierig, aber nicht stürmisch. Und vor allem: unglaublich menschenbezogen. Helena liebt Nähe. Sie genießt jede Berührung, jede Aufmerksamkeit, jeden gemeinsamen Moment – als hätte sie nur darauf gewartet. Aktuell lebt sie in der Pension, in einem Zwinger. Sie nimmt es an, wie es ist – aber man merkt schnell: Helena hat größere Pläne. Sie will mehr vom Leben. Mehr Nähe, mehr Bewegung, mehr gemeinsame Geschichten. Helena möchte entdecken. Nicht nur die Welt da draußen, sondern auch das Leben an der Seite „ihrer“ Menschen. Sie will verstehen, mitmachen, dazugehören. Sie bringt n

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V.
Living with Helena
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Helena home

What you'll need for Helena 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 Helena

What life with Helena looks like

Helena is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. in Germany.

An young 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 Helena, answered.

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