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Martha

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Martha lived in Salacea, Romania, in a Roma settlement. She was caught during a spay/neuter campaign and could not be returned because she was problematic on the streets. She was likely mistreated and hunted and tried to defend herself. She came to the shelter in December 2025. Martha could not adapt well to Sisterea during the first months. However, after some time, she understood that nobody wanted to harm her there and became open and affectionate. She gets along with other dogs, but shows somewhat dominant behavior, especially when eating, and can be jealous when other dogs get attention. Therefore, she would be happiest as a single dog, with her own garden and a clear human caregiver. Martha needs stability and affection to develop into a loyal companion. She still needs to learn to walk on a leash better. Martha can be a bit uncertain in new situations and needs time to adjust to a new environment due to her bad experiences on the streets. After that, she will be a super lively and loyal companion. She needs people with dog experience she can trust. Children should be older. The female was born in July 2022 and is 60 cm tall. She is vaccinated, chipped, and spayed. Before her departure, she will receive a heartworm test. Please call 05085-955171 if you are interested in this beautiful female. Martha in the video:

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Martha bindet sich stark an ihre Menschen Martha lebte in Salacea (Rumänien) in einer Roma-Siedlung. Sie wurde bei einer Kastrationaktion eingefangen und konnte nicht zurückgebracht werden, weil sie auf der Straße problematisch war. Wahrscheinlich wurde sie schlecht behandelt und gejagt und versuchte sich zu wehren. Sie kam im Dezember 2025 ins Tierheim. Martha konnte sich während der ersten Monaten in Sisterea nicht gut anpassen. Nach einiger Zeit jedoch hat sie verstanden, dass dort keiner ihr etwas Böses antun möchte und sie wurde aufgeschlossen und liebebedürftig. Sie kommt jetzt von selbst zum Streicheln und sucht immer den menschlichen Kontakt. Mit anderen Hunden kommt sie zurecht, zeigt jedoch vor allem beim Fressen ein etwas dominantes Verhalten und kann eifersüchtig reagieren, wenn andere Hunde Aufmerksamkeit bekommen. Daher wäre sie am glücklichsten als Einzelhund, mit einem eigenen Garten und einer klaren menschlichen Bezugsperson. Martha benötigt Stabilität und Zuwendung, um sich zu einer treuen Begleiterin zu entwickeln. Das Laufen an der Leine muss sie noch besser lernen. Martha kann in neuen Situationen etwas unsicher werden und braucht aufgrund ihrer schlechten Erfahrungen auf der Straße Zeit, um sich an eine neue Umgebung zu gewöhnen. Danach wird sie eine super lebensfröhliche und treue Begleiterin werden. Sie braucht Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung, denen sie vertrauen kann. Kinder sollten groß sein. Die Hündin wurde im Juli 2022 geboren und ist 60 cm groß. Sie ist geimpft, gechipt und kastriert. Vor ihrer Ausreise bekommt sie noch einen Test auf Herzwürmer. Wenn Sie Interesse an Martha haben, senden Sie uns bitte das Kontaktformular, oder rufen Sie uns an: 05085 – 955171 oder Martha im Video: be/TCU7k52UZRQ com/shorts/NC324G8InPc? feature=share

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Essel

Shelter

ITV Grenzenlos e.V.

Living with Martha

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✕Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Martha home

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About Martha

What life with Martha looks like

Martha is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at ITV Grenzenlos e.V. in Essel.

A 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Martha, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Martha?: 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 Martha on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Martha 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Martha 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 Martha 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 Martha 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.