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Lija

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Lija ist eine langbeinige, freundliche Hündin mit einem offenen, sanften und liebevollen Wesen. Sie ist anhänglich, fröhlich und verspielt und begegnet Menschen aufgeschlossen. Ihre charmante Art macht sie zu einer angenehmen Begleiterin, die gerne die Nähe ihrer Menschen sucht und gemeinsame Zeit genießt. Spaziergänge im Wald oder Park gehören für Lija zu den schönen Dingen im Alltag. An der Leine läuft sie gut und aufmerksam, dabei bleibt sie angenehm und entspannt. Auch Autofahrten meistert sie ruhig. Beim Futter ist sie unkompliziert und frisst sowohl selbst zubereitete Mahlzeiten als auch Fertigfutter. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sich Lija sehr gut. Sie ist sozial und freundlich und könnte deshalb auch als Zweithund leben. Katzen begegnet sie ruhig und respektvoll. Kinder liebt sie und spielt gerne mit ihnen. Auch ihnen gegenüber zeigt sie sich sanft und freundlich. Lijas Geschichte begann an einer Straße fernab jeglicher Besiedlung. Ohne Futter und Wasser wartete sie dort, während Autos an ihr vorbeifuhren. Als schließlich jemand anhielt und auf sie zuging, folgte Lija freudig zum Auto. Heute lebt sie in einer vorübergehenden Unterkunft mit Auslauf und wartet auf ihre eigene Familie. Für Lija wünschen wir uns Menschen, die ihre liebevolle und fröhliche Art zu schätzen wissen und ihr einen festen Platz in ihrem Alltag schenken. Sie möchte dazugehören, gemeinsam unterwegs sein und Nähe erleben. Vielleicht bist genau du der Mensch, der Lija endlich nach Hause kommen lässt.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Jessen (Elster)
Shelter
Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV
Living with Lija
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV · Jessen (Elster)Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Lija home

What you'll need for Lija 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 Lija

What life with Lija looks like

Lija is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV in Jessen (Elster).

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.

Jessen (Elster), Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lija, answered.

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