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Malisa

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Mailsa - athletic female dog seeks active people 🐾 Mailsa is a 60 cm mixed breed female with a very people-oriented nature. She loves interacting with her humans, wants to please and brings a lot of joy to shared activities. The young dog is compatible with other dogs and could imagine a home with active people. Due to her eagerness to learn and willingness to work, Mailsa is well-suited for dog sports or other shared activities that provide physical and mental stimulation. Mailsa is currently a few pounds overweight, so she can start her new life fit and healthy. We currently have no experience with her interaction with cats. If you are looking for a friendly, motivated and loyal companion, Mailsa is a great dog with a lot of potential.

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Mailsa – sportliche Hündin sucht aktive Menschen 🐾 Mailsa ist eine etwa 60 cm große Mischlingshündin mit einem ausgesprochen menschenbezogenen Wesen. Sie liebt den Kontakt zu ihren Menschen, möchte gefallen und bringt viel Freude an gemeinsamer Beschäftigung mit. Die junge Hündin ist verträglich mit Artgenossen und könnte sich gut ein Zuhause bei aktiven Menschen vorstellen. Durch ihre Lernfreude und Arbeitsbereitschaft eignet sich Mailsa hervorragend für Hundesport oder andere gemeinsame Aktivitäten, bei denen sie körperlich und geistig ausgelastet wird. Aktuell darf Mailsa noch ein paar Pfunde verlieren, damit sie fit und gesund in ihr neues Leben starten kann. Zu ihrem Umgang mit Katzen liegen uns derzeit keine Erfahrungswerte vor. Wer eine freundliche, motivierte und treue Begleiterin sucht, findet in Mailsa eine tolle Hündin mit viel Potenzial.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Ahlen
Shelter
Tierheim Ahlen
Living with Malisa
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Ahlen · AhlenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Malisa home

What you'll need for Malisa 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 Malisa

What life with Malisa looks like

Malisa is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Ahlen in Ahlen.

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Malisa, answered.

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