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Maggie

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

loving, easygoing, still very reserved, Maggie has been with us for quite some time now. We are looking for experienced people who are familiar with anxious dogs. From the initially very skeptical and anxious female dog, she has become a more playful female dog who enjoys playing with other dogs. She now approaches people when she knows them and has built trust. She needs her time, and this must be considered during the getting-to-know process. Walking her still stresses her a bit, as sudden noises or movements can startle her, which is why we also secure her. The wonderful female dog hasn't always had the best experiences, so she should be rehomed with dog-experienced people in a quiet household. She is generally compatible with other dogs, though she can sometimes be a bit dominant. We cannot test if she gets along with cats. Anyone interested in meeting our pretty Maggie-girl can contact her foster parent to see if there is a good match.

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lieb, verträglich, noch sehr zurückhaltend Maggie ist nun auch schon eine ganze Weile bei uns. Wir suchen für Sie erfahrene Leute, die sich mit ängstlichen Hunden auskennen. Aus der anfangs sehr skeptischen und ängstlichen Hündin ist inzwischen eine lustige Hündin geworden, die gerne mit anderen Hunden spielt. Sie nähert sich mittlerweile dem Menschen wenn sie diesen Menschen kennt und sie Vertrauen aufgebaut hat. Sie braucht ihre Zeit, das muss man auch beim Kennenlernen beachten. Das spazieren gehen stresst sie noch etwas, plötzliche Geräusche oder Bewegungen erschrecken sie, weshalb wir sie auch zusätzlich noch sichern. Die wunderhübsche Hündin hat nicht immer die besten Erfahrungen gemacht, weshalb sie zu hundeerfahrenen Menschen in einen ruhigen Haushalt vermittelt werden sollte. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie soweit gut verträglich manchmal aber auch etwas dominant. Ob sie Katzen kennt können wir leider nicht testen. Wer unser hübsches Maggie-Mädchen kennenlernen möchte kann sich gern an ihre Vermittlerin wenden um zu schauen, ob die Chemie stimmt.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt
Living with Maggie
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt · EssenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Maggie home

What you'll need for Maggie 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 Maggie

What life with Maggie looks like

Maggie is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Essen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maggie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Maggie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Maggie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Maggie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Maggie 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 Maggie 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Maggie 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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