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Hopie

Mixed Breed · Female

Hopie is an open, lively young female dog and very smart to boot. With her loving nature, she seeks friendly contact with all two- and four-legged beings. Only unpleasant companions are put in their place. Therefore, her walk rounds are very relaxed, but the young lady is somewhat hunting-motivated or just curious – everything must be inspected closely. At home, the little sparrow is a pleasant roommate who loves to snuggle on the sofa with her foster mom and even protests when it doesn’t go her way. Who could say no to that? Hopie is looking for a home with family ties (she loves children very much) and most importantly, people who will guide her gently but consistently. She still has so much to learn! Our girl is not a fussy eater, and due to a lack of movement, her waist has slightly enlarged. But her little soul is all the more beautiful. A great little mouse!

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Hopie ist eine aufgeschlossene, lustige junge Hündin und schlau obendrein. Mit ihrem liebevollen Wesen sucht sie zu allen Zwei- und Vierbeinern freundschaftlichen Kontakt. Nur unangenehme Zeitgenossen werden in die Schranken gewiesen. Die Gassi-Runden sind mit ihr deshalb sehr entspannt, allerdings ist die junge Lady etwas jagdlich motiviert oder nur neugierig – alles muss genau inspiziert werden. Zuhause ist der kleine Spatz eine angenehme Mitbewohnerin, die liebend gerne mit ihrer Pflegemama auf dem Sofa kuschelt und auch mal protestiert, wenn es nicht nach ihrem Köpfchen geht. Wer kann da schon nein sagen? Hopie sucht ein Zuhause mit Familienanschluss (Kinder mag sie sehr gerne) und vor allen Dingen Menschen, die ihr liebevoll, aber konsequent den Weg weisen. Sie möchte noch so viel lernen! Unser Mädchen ist kein Kostverächter und aufgrund mangelnder Bewegung hat sich die Taille etwas vergrößert. Daran muss ein wenig gearbeitet werden – aber ihr Seelchen ist um so schöner. Eine tolle Maus!

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
Living with Hopie
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierhilfe Franken e.V. · LaufLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Hopie home

What you'll need for Hopie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Hopie

What life with Hopie looks like

Hopie is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

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 Hopie, answered.

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