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Helio

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Helio was entrusted to me by his brother Neon from Plasenica. The two were found on the street and taken in by the this breed. Such cruelty can even happen to puppies, and it’s not a good start for a dog’s life. But they are such joyful and lively little fellows who need a lot of love and affection. Helio loves to snuggle. We are looking for a family where he can learn everything and be loved endlessly.

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Helio wurde mir seinem Bruder Neon in Plasenica ausgesetzt. Man fand die beiden auf der Straße und nahmen sie mit ins Refugium. Auch als Welpe kann man so etwas grausames erleben. Das ist kein guter Start in ein Hundeleben. Dabei sind sie so fröhliche und lustige Kerlchen, die ganz viel Liebe und Zuwendung brauchen. Helio liebt es zu kuscheln. Wir suchen jetzt eine Familie, wo er alles lernen kann und unendlich geliebt wird.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V.
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Helio home

What you'll need for Helio in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

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About Helio

What life with Helio looks like

Helio is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Sachsen 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 Helio, answered.

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