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Iris

Mixed Breed Β· Unknown Β· Young Β· 1 year

Meet Iris! A joyful, high-energy young girl bursting with personality and ready to find her forever family. ⚧️ Sex: Female πŸŽ‚ Age: Over 1 year old 🦴 Breed: Dachsbracke / Hound mix πŸ“ Size: Medium 🐱 Cat friendly: Yes πŸ• Dog friendly: Yes πŸ‘Ά Child friendly: Yes ⚑ Energy level: High 🏑 Ideal home: loving, active home that will enjoy her playful nature and give her lots of walks, play and attention. 🐾 Personality & Temperament 🐾 Iris is a playful, spirited young dog with a love for life and a tail that rarely stops wagging. At approximately just over 1 year old, she is still very much a baby at heart, curious, energetic and always ready to play. She absolutely adores people and thrives on attention, cuddles and being part of family life. Iris gets along wonderfully with children and is friendly with cats too, making her a lovely addition to a variety of homes. She is also incredibly clever and eager to learn. During a short training session, Iris quickly picked up commands such as sit, lie down and wait in just 10 minutes, showing how intelligent and responsive she is. She learns very fast and genuinely enjoys engaging with her people, so she would thrive in a home where her training and confidence can continue to grow. Iris has so much potential and would love a family who will keep teaching her new things as she matures. Iris is very social and enjoys playing with other dogs. In play, she can be quite confident and likes to set her own boundaries – if another dog does something she isn’t comfortable with, she will communicate this clearly, but this has never led to any serious conflict. She is very active and loves having space to stretch her legs. Running, exploring and interactive play are her favourite things, so she would do best with an owner who enjoys outdoor time and can match her enthusiasm. πŸ“– Iris’s Story πŸ“– Iris was taken into our care after sadly being abandoned.

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Meet Iris! A joyful, high-energy young girl bursting with personality and ready to find her forever family. ⚧️ Sex: Female πŸŽ‚ Age: Over 1 year old 🦴 Breed: Dachsbracke / Hound mix πŸ“ Size: Medium 🐱 Cat friendly: Yes πŸ• Dog friendly: Yes πŸ‘Ά Child friendly: Yes ⚑ Energy level: High 🏑 Ideal home: loving, active home that will enjoy her playful nature and give her lots of walks, play and attention. 🐾 Personality & Temperament 🐾 Iris is a playful, spirited young dog with a love for life and a tail that rarely stops wagging. At approximately just over 1 year old, she is still very much a baby at heart, curious, energetic and always ready to play. She absolutely adores people and thrives on attention, cuddles and being part of family life. Iris gets along wonderfully with children and is friendly with cats too, making her a lovely addition to a variety of homes. She is also incredibly clever and eager to learn. During a short training session, Iris quickly picked up commands such as sit, lie down and wait in just 10 minutes, showing how intelligent and responsive she is. She learns very fast and genuinely enjoys engaging with her people, so she would thrive in a home where her training and confidence can continue to grow. Iris has so much potential and would love a family who will keep teaching her new things as she matures. Iris is very social and enjoys playing with other dogs. In play, she can be quite confident and likes to set her own boundaries – if another dog does something she isn’t comfortable with, she will communicate this clearly, but this has never led to any serious conflict. She is very active and loves having space to stretch her legs. Running, exploring and interactive play are her favourite things, so she would do best with an owner who enjoys outdoor time and can match her enthusiasm. πŸ“– Iris’s Story πŸ“– Iris was taken into our care after sadly being abandoned. Despite this difficult start, she has remained full of joy, trust and affection

Size
Medium
Age
Young Β· 1 year
Location
πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΈSerbia (UK-managed)
Shelter
Whispaws Animal Sanctuary
Living with Iris
  • βœ“Good with dogs
  • βœ“Good with cats
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Whispaws Animal SanctuaryΒ Β· Serbia (UK-managed)Learn about Mixed Breed β†’

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Iris home

What you'll need for Iris in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Iris

What life with Iris looks like

Iris is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Whispaws Animal Sanctuary in Serbia (UK-managed).

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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΈAdopting from Serbia

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country β€” confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

Serbia (UK-managed), Serbia β€” browse more dogs in Serbia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Iris, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Iris?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Whispaws Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Iris on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Iris if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Whispaws Animal Sanctuary 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 Iris 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Iris isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Whispaws Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Iris 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 (SR). Translation is imperfect β€” 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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