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Adopt Joia

Mixed Breed · Female

Joia is a friendly and compatible female dog who gets along well with other dogs and shows great social behavior when interacting with them. She is also affectionate with people, but unfortunately, she is still very fearful and reserved. It’s clear that she has not had many positive experiences so far – she needs time, calmness, and sensitive people who can show her step by step that she is now in safety. Joia wants to build trust but is not quite ready to do so yet – she therefore seeks patient people who can give her support and allow her to open up at her own pace. A quiet home, ideally with an independent only dog, would be ideal for her. Whoever gives Joia the chance to open up will be rewarded with a particularly gentle and grateful soul.

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Joia ist eine freundliche und verträgliche Hündin, die sich mit anderen Hunden gut versteht und im Umgang mit ihnen sehr sozial zeigt. Menschen gegenüber ist sie ebenfalls lieb, aber leider noch sehr ängstlich und zurückhaltend. Man merkt ihr an, dass sie bisher wohl wenig positive Erfahrungen machen durfte – sie braucht Zeit, Ruhe und einfühlsame Menschen, die ihr Schritt für Schritt zeigen, dass sie nun in Sicherheit ist. Joia möchte Vertrauen fassen, traut sich aber noch nicht so recht – sie sucht daher geduldige Menschen, die ihr Halt geben und sie in ihrem Tempo ankommen lassen. Ein ruhiges Zuhause, idealerweise mit einem souveränen Ersthund, wäre für sie ideal. Wer Joia die Chance gibt, sich zu öffnen, wird mit einer besonders sanften und dankbaren Seele belohnt.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇩🇪Mühlheim am Main
Shelter
Tierrettung Portugal e.V.
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Joia home

What you'll need for Joia 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 Joia

What life with Joia looks like

Joia is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierrettung Portugal e.V. in Mühlheim am Main.

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 Joia, answered.

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