How do I contact the shelter about Mavis?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Witten handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mavis on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Mavis if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Witten 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 Mavis 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 Mavis 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 Witten early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mavis 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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Mavis

Weimaraner · Male · Senior · 10 years

Mavis is a Staffordshire-Pitbull Terrier Mix male dog and was born in October 2016. Mavis still needs a lot of training. Although he is very trainable, he needs a dominant hand to show him who is in charge – otherwise, there can sometimes be jumping-on-people behaviors. With fellow animals, it depends on mutual liking, but Mavis, at home, would rather be a lone prince. Due to his breed, certain husbandry requirements must be met, about which the team would be happy to provide more information. Experienced staff enthusiasts are sought for Mavis, who would give him a forever home. Mavis would be very pleased with a visit.

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Mavis ist ein Staffordshire-Pitbull Terrier Mix Rüde und wurde im Oktober 2016 geboren. Mavis benötigt noch viel an Erziehung. Er ist zwar sehr gelehrig, jedoch braucht er eine dominate Hand, die ihm zeigt, wer das Sagen hat – sonst kann es schonmal zu Ubersprungshandlungen kommen. Bei Artgenossen entscheidet die Sympathie, allerdings möchte Mavis, zuhaus, lieber ein Einzelprinz sein. Aufgrund seiner Rasse müssen bestimmte Auflagen zur Haltung erfüllt werden, über die das Team gern nahere Auskünfte geben kann. Für Mavis werden erfahrene Staff-Liebhaber gesucht, die ihm ein Zuhause für immer schenken Mavis würde sich über einen Besuch sehr freuen. Mavis ist ein Staffordshire-Pitbull Terrier Mix Rüde und wurde im Oktober 2016 geboren. Mavis benötigt noch viel an Erziehung. Er ist zwar sehr gelehrig, jedoch braucht er eine dominate Hand, die ihm zeigt, wer das Sagen hat – sonst kann es schonmal zu Ubersprungshandlungen kommen. Bei Artgenossen entscheidet die Sympathie, allerdings möchte Mavis, zuhaus, lieber ein Einzelprinz sein. Aufgrund seiner Rasse müssen bestimmte Auflagen zur Haltung erfüllt werden, über die das Team gern nahere Auskünfte geben kann. Für Mavis werden erfahrene Staff-Liebhaber gesucht, die ihm ein Zuhause für immer schenken Mavis würde sich über einen Besuch sehr freuen.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Witten

Shelter

Tierheim Witten

Living with Mavis

✕Neutered

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About Mavis

What life with Mavis looks like

Mavis is a large senior weimaraner dog waiting at Tierheim Witten in Witten.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Mavis, answered.

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