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Mascha

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Mascha, born approximately 2023, spayed, approximately 60 cm shoulder height, in the shelter since 04/2026 Mascha is a charming Akita female dog, born approximately 2023, who immediately wins over hearts with her friendly and loving nature. She is a sweet, calm female dog who is also compatible with other dogs. Her past was not easy: Mascha was found in another city and was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent surgery and has since made a good recovery. Now she is ready to look forward and finally find the loving home she so greatly deserves. Mascha longs for people who can give her a sense of security and show her how beautiful family life can be. With her gentle nature, she will surely be a faithful and grateful companion to her humans. Currently located in Romania and allowed to leave if a home is found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). All dogs are treated against intestinal parasites and ectoparasites upon arrival at the shelter and at least once a year thereafter. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page.

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06/2026 Mascha, geboren ca. 2023, kastriert, ca. 60 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 04/2026 Mascha ist eine bezaubernde Akita-Hündin, geboren ca. 2023, die mit ihrem freundlichen und liebevollen Wesen sofort alle Herzen erobert. Sie ist eine süße, ruhige Hündin, die auch mit anderen Hunden verträglich ist. Ihre Vergangenheit war nicht einfach: Mascha wurde in einer anderen Stadt gefunden und bei ihr wurde Brustkrebs festgestellt. Sie wurde operiert und hat sich inzwischen gut erholt. Nun ist sie bereit, nach vorne zu blicken und endlich das liebevolle Zuhause zu finden, das sie so sehr verdient. Mascha wünscht sich Menschen, die ihr Geborgenheit schenken und ihr zeigen, wie schön ein Familienleben sein kann. Mit ihrer sanften Art wird sie ihren Menschen sicherlich eine treue und dankbare Begleiterin sein. Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn sie ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Hope for Future e.V.

Living with Mascha

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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Bringing Mascha home

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About Mascha

What life with Mascha looks like

Mascha is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

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 Mascha, answered.

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