How do I contact the shelter about Leonie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ITV Grenzenlos e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Leonie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Leonie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ITV Grenzenlos 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 Leonie 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 Leonie 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 ITV Grenzenlos e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Leonie 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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Leonie

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Leonie was brought from the killing station in Salonta / Romania to the killing station in Oradea in February 2026. She had been caught on the street. She was registered in the online register book in February 2026 – so she had an owner. When the animal welfare workers*Innen picked her up in March 2026 in Sisterea, she had a serious hernia. She was operated on by Dr. Laci in his practice and was also spayed. Leonie has recovered well from the operation and is already able to go for walks. She is still a bit anxious. Leonie urgently needs a foster or permanent placement in Germany so that she can finally find peace. She is a crisis case. Therefore, she will be coming to Germany on June 13th and will have a foster placement in Schwarmstedt. Leonie is a treasure. She has a loving, balanced nature. Despite all the bad experiences and the suffering she endured, she has not lost her trust in people. She is open, social, and very loving. The nice female dog is now looking for a quiet home without noise and chaos. She gets along well with other dogs. Whether she has ever lived in a house is questionable. However, she did live with people and was abandoned. She walks well on a leash. She now needs care, understanding, and a loving treatment. Leonie was born in March 2017 and is 44 cm tall. She was microchipped, vaccinated, spayed, and treated for parasites at the animal shelter. Leonie in the video:

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Leonie wurde im Februar 2026 aus der Tötungsstation in Salonta /Rumänien in die Tötungsstation von Oradea gebracht. Sie war auf der Straße eingefangen worden. Sie wurde laut Online Register-Buch im Februar 2026 registriert – hatte also einen Besitzer. Als die Tierschützer*Innen sie im März 2026 nach Sisterea geholt hatten, hatte sie eine schlimme Hernie. Sie wurde bei Tierarzt Laci in seiner Praxis operiert und gleich kastriert. Leonie hat sich nach der OP gut erholt und kam auch schon zum Gassi-gehen raus. Noch ist sie etwas ängstlich. Leonie braucht dringend einen Pflege- oder Endplatz in Deutschland, damit sie endlich zur Ruhe kommt. Sie ist ein Notfall. Deshalb wird sie am 13.06. mit nach Deutschland kommen und hier in Schwarmstedt einen Pflegeplatz haben. Leonie ist ein Schatz. Sie hat eine liebe ausgewogene Art. Trotz der vielen schlechten Erfahrungen und trotz des Leids, das sie erfahren musste, hat sie ihr Vertrauen in die Menschen nicht verloren. Sie ist offen, sozial und ganz lieb. Die nette Hündin sucht jetzt ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne Lärm und Trubel. Sie versteht sich gut mit anderen Hunden. Ob sie das Leben in einem Haus kennt, ist fraglich. Auf jeden Fall aber lebte sie bei Menschen und wurde ausgesetzt. Sie geht gut an der Leine. Sie braucht jetzt Fürsorge, Verständnis und eine liebevolle Behandlung. Leonie wurde im März 2017 geboren und ist 44 cm groß. Sie wurde im Tierheim gechipt, geimpft, kastriert und gegen Parasiten behandelt. Leonie im Video:

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Essel

Shelter

ITV Grenzenlos e.V.

Living with Leonie

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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About Leonie

What life with Leonie looks like

Leonie is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at ITV Grenzenlos e.V. in Essel.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Leonie, answered.

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