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Max (auf Pflegestelle)

Chihuahua · Male · Young · 3 years

Max has only been with us for a short time, so we still need to get to know him better. If you are interested and for more information, please contact us by phone or send us a contact form by email.

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Max ist erst seit Kurzem bei uns, weshalb wir ihn erst noch genauer kennenlernen müssen.Bei Interesse und für weitere Infos melden Sie sich gerne telefonisch oder senden uns ein Kontaktformular per Mail.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof
Living with Max (auf Pflegestelle)
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof · GermanyLearn about Chihuahua →
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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Max (auf Pflegestelle) home

What you'll need for Max (auf Pflegestelle) 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 Max (auf Pflegestelle)

What life with Max (auf Pflegestelle) looks like

Max (auf Pflegestelle) is a young adult chihuahua dog waiting at BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof in Germany.

An young 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 Max (auf Pflegestelle), answered.

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