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Description Our animal welfare workers report: The young mixed-breed female dog Mavis was sighted wandering through the bushes with two other dogs (one of them is Murray, the third is already rehomed). All the dogs were extremely thin. They had likely been on the streets for a long time and had never found enough food. The animal shelter staff tried to secure the dogs, but it proved difficult. The dogs were skeptical and wouldn’t be caught or lured in. Leaving them to their fate was not an option. So, large traps were set up, and the dogs were lured with food and water. And indeed, the animal rescuers managed to catch all three dogs one by one. Mavis was the most shy. She didn’t know what was happening to her. That she was now in safety and that she was being helped was a relief. In the first days at the animal shelter, Mavis was still very impressed by everything and showed herself to be shy around the caregivers. Over time, however, the loving female dog realized that only good intentions were behind their actions, that she could open up. Mavis has learned that there are also good people. She now trusts the caregivers, but it takes time and patience for strangers to earn her trust. Mavis is always friendly, always loving. She just needs time and space to open up. She has even gone for walks with her friend Murray. The walks, as well as the car rides, have been a success for her. Of course, everything is still new to her, and she can surely still learn a lot. Mavis is young and wants to live. We are looking for patient, experienced, and empathetic people who can give Mavis the time and safety she needs. She can be rehomed as a second dog. For more information, see the Pointer Update 23.03.2026: New images and video. Please note:

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Beschreibung Unsere Tierschützer berichten: Die junge Mischlingshündin Mavis wurde gesichtet, als sie mit 2 anderen Hunden (davon ist einer Murray, der 3. ist bereits vermittelt) durchs Gebüsch streifte. Alle Hunde waren extrem mager. Sie waren wohl schon lange auf der Straße unterwegs, und hatten nie genug Fressen gefunden. Die Tierheim Mitarbeiter versuchten die Hunde zu sichern, was sich aber als nicht einfach erwies. Die Hunde waren skeptisch und ließen sich nicht einfangen, nicht anlocken. Sie ihrem Schicksal zu überlassen war keine Option. Also wurden große Fallen aufgebaut und die Hunde mit Futter und Wasser angelockt. Und tatsächlich gelang es den Tierschützern, nach und nach alle 3 Hunde zu sichern.Mavis war dabei am schüchternsten. Sie wusste ja nicht was mit ihr geschah. Dass sie nun in Sicherheit war, dass ihr nun geholfen wurde.Die ersten Tage im Tierheim war Mavis noch sehr beeindruckt von allem und zeigte sich schüchtern den Pflegern gegenüber. Mit der Zeit jedoch, merkte die liebe Hündin, dass man ihr nur Gutes wollte, dass sie sich öffnen konnte. Mavis hat gelernt, dass es auch gute Menschen gibt. Den Pflegern vertraut sie mittlerweile. Aber fremde Menschen brauchen Geduld um ihr Vertrauen zu gewinnen. Mavis ist immer freundlich, immer lieb. Sie braucht einfach Zeit und Raum um sich zu öffnen. Sie war mittlerweile auch schon zusammen mit ihrem Freund Murray spazieren. Das, so wie auch die Autofahrt, hat sie super gemacht. Natürlich ist noch alles neu für sie, und sie kann sicher noch viel lernen. Mavis ist jung und WILL leben. Wir suchen geduldige, erfahrene und empathische Menschen, die Mavis die Zeit und Sicherheit geben, die sie braucht. Sie kann gerne als Zweithund vermittelt werden. Informationen zum Pointer Update23.03.2026 neue Bilder und neues Video Bitte beachten Sie:Die Rückmeldungen der Tierheime spiegeln das aktuelle Verhalten der hier zur

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierischgeholfen e.V.
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Bringing Mavis home

What you'll need for Mavis 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 Mavis

What life with Mavis looks like

Mavis is a large adult pointer dog waiting at Tierischgeholfen e.V. in Germany.

An 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 Mavis, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mavis?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierischgeholfen e.V. 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 — Tierischgeholfen 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. 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 Tierischgeholfen e.V. 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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