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Ilana

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

A new beginning for mixed-breed dog Ilana Unfortunately, we know nothing about Ilana's past. She arrived at Eli's shelter in Bulgaria with her four puppies, and now a new chapter is about to begin for her. Ilana is still a bit shy, but she is warming up more and more each day. She gets along well with other dogs. She needs people who approach her with calmness and patience and give her the time to build trust. In her new home, Ilana will have to learn many things step by step: house training, being alone, car travel, and all the little things that are part of our daily lives. With patience, positive reinforcement, and a clear structure, she will gradually make progress. We are looking for people who will lovingly accompany her, grow with her, and show her the world. People who have time for her and give her security as she discovers new things. Who would like to accompany Ilana on her journey to a new life? If you are seriously interested in adopting Ilana, please contact the responsible SALVA Hundehilfe adoption coordinator. We would also be very happy to have her as a foster dog. Here is Ilana's video.

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Ein Neuanfang für Mischling Ilana Über Ilanas Vergangenheit wissen wir leider nichts. Gemeinsam mit ihren vier Welpen kam sie zu Eli in den bulgarischen Shelter. Jetzt soll für sie ein neues Kapitel beginnen. Ilana ist noch ein bisschen schüchtern, taut aber von Tag zu Tag mehr auf. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie verträglich. Sie braucht Menschen, die ihr mit Ruhe und Geduld begegnen und ihr die Zeit geben, Vertrauen zu fassen. In ihrem neuen Zuhause wird Ilana vieles Schritt für Schritt lernen müssen: Stubenreinheit, das Alleinbleiben, Autofahren und all die kleinen Dinge, die zu unserem Alltag gehören. Mit Geduld, positiver Bestärkung und einer klaren Struktur wird sie nach und nach Fortschritte machen. Wir suchen Menschen, die sie liebevoll begleiten, gemeinsam mit ihr wachsen und ihr die Welt zeigen möchten. Menschen, die Zeit für sie haben und ihr Sicherheit geben, während sie alles Neue entdeckt. Wer möchte Ilana auf ihrem Weg in ein neues Leben begleiten? Sollten Sie ernsthaftes Interesse an einer Adoption von Ilana haben, dann nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt zu der zuständigen Vermittlerin der SALVA Hundehilfe auf. Auch über eine Pflegestelle würden wir uns sehr freuen. Hier geht’s zu Ilanas Video

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.

Living with Ilana

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs

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About Ilana

What life with Ilana looks like

Ilana is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

A 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ilana, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ilana?: 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 Ilana on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ilana 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ilana 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 Ilana 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 Ilana 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.