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Mausi

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Mausi Mausi—little fighter. Mausi is a small, vulnerable pup with quite a few challenges to overcome... The Pomchi dog (a mix of Pomeranian and Chihuahua) was given to us under special circumstances. When Mausi saw the light of day on May 4, 2022, her hind legs were paralyzed. With lots of training and thanks to a miracle, she managed to move her legs—and even start walking! Although her hind legs are deformed, this 2.2-kilogram dog darts around quickly and loves to run. Fortunately, it hardly affects her quality of life. However, Mausi is occasionally incontinent when it comes to urine. If you take her out regularly, things work out pretty well. Unfortunately, that’s not all—Mausi’s eyes are too small, and she has a slight squint; plus, she suffers from cataracts and therefore doesn’t see at 100%. We had this checked out at an eye clinic. But even with these issues, the cheerful little dog is doing just fine. She currently doesn’t need any medication because of them. Also, three teeth have already been extracted from her, and tartar has been removed. At first, Mausi is a bit reserved around strangers, and her fellow dogs shouldn’t be too wild or dominant—lest Mausi get bullied. Sadly, that’s already happened to her before. Mausi loves cuddling and generally has a calm temperament. She can be left alone for hours at a time. In unfamiliar situations, the little dog is initially uncertain and needs reassurance from her people. Mausi is looking for a quiet household without small children, where her humans have patience and understanding of dogs. Ideally, there would be a direct garden attached to the house, as Mausi needs to go outside frequently and prefers to move around freely. Since Mausi is staying at a foster home rather than in an animal shelter, interested parties are welcome to contact us by email or phone, and we’ll arrange a meeting to get to know each other better. We thank Gerti Pawlik and Bettina Vyrostko for taking on her sponsorship.

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Mausi Mausi - kleine Kämpferin. Mausi ist ein kleines Sorgekind mit ganz vielen Baustellen.... Die Pomchi Hündin (Mischung aus Pomeranian und Chihuahua) wurde umständehalber bei uns abgegeben. Als Mausi am 04.05.2022 das Licht der Welt erblickte waren ihre Hinterbeinchen gelähmt. Mit viel Training und durch ein Wunder konnte sie ihre Beine bewegen und sogar laufen. Die Hinterbeine sind zwar deformiert aber die 2,2 kg leichte Hündin flitzt richtig schnell und gerne umher. Es beeinträchtigt sie zum Glück kaum. Allerdings ist Mausi teilweise Inkontinent was den Urin angeht. Wenn man regelmäßig mit ihr raus geht, klappt es ganz gut. Leider war das noch nicht alles - Mausis Augen sind zu klein und sie schielt leicht, außerdem hat sie einen Grauen Star und sieht deshalb nicht 100 %. Das haben wir in einer Augenklinik untersuchen lassen. Auch damit kommt die lebensfrohe kleine Hündin aber gut zurecht. Sie braucht deswegen aktuell keine Medikamente. Auch 3 Zähne mussten ihr schon gezogen werden und Zahnstein entfernt werden. Bei Fremden ist sie anfangs etwas zurückhaltend und Artgenossen sollten nicht zu wild oder dominant sein. Nicht das Mausi gemobbt wird. Leider ist ihr das Früher schon wiederfahren. Mausi kuschelt gerne und hat im Grunde ein ruhiges Wesen. Sie kann stundenweise allein bleiben. In fremden Situationen ist die kleine Hündin anfangs unsicher, da braucht sie Halt seitens ihrer Menschen. Mausi sucht einen ruhigen Haushalt ohne kleine Kinder, bei Menschen mit Geduld und Hundeverstand. Optimal wäre ein direkter Garten am Haus, da Mausi öfter raus muss und sich am liebsten frei bewegt. Da sich Mausi nicht im Tierheim, sondern auf einer Pflegestelle befindet, dürfen sich Interessenten gerne per Mail oder telefonisch bei uns melden und es wird eine Termin zum Kennenlernen gemacht. Wir danken Gerti Pawlik und Bettina Vyrostko für die übernommene Patenschaft.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Selb
Shelter
Tierheim Selb und Umgebung
Living with Mausi
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Selb und Umgebung · SelbLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mausi home

What you'll need for Mausi 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 Mausi

What life with Mausi looks like

Mausi is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Selb und Umgebung in Selb.

An 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. 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 Mausi, answered.

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