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German Shepherd · Female · Young · 2 years

May is a mixed-breed female dog born around September 2023. She stands 62 cm tall and is friendly with dogs, children, and cats. May is the perfect companion for any family, getting along with every dog, loving children, and even cats. However, her fear is taking away her joy in life. The sweet dog was found near the shelter, cowering and frozen in fear. It is clear she once had a family and was abandoned, breaking her spirit. In the chaos of the shelter, she has no chance to flourish and overcome her fear. That's why she needs her own family as soon as possible to regain trust in people. If you are a patient person and May's sad eyes break your heart, you might be the person we are looking for. Can you imagine giving her a loving home? Really? Do you understand that she will be very anxious at first and need a lot of time to settle in? Does that scare you, and are you willing to work with her? Wonderful! Visit our website and fill out the application. We will contact you.

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May Rasse: Mix Geschlecht: weiblich Geboren ca. September 2023 Schulterhöhe: 62 cm Verträglich mit Hunden: ja Verträglich mit Kindern: ja Verträglich mit Katzen: ja Eigentlich ist May das Rundum-sorglos-Paket für jede Familie: Sie versteht sich mit jedem Hund, mag Kinder und sogar Katzen … wäre da nicht die Angst, die ihr die Freude am Leben nimmt. Die liebe Hündin wurde unweit des Refugios gefunden, zusammengekauert und starr vor Angst. Ganz offensichtlich hatte sie einmal eine Familie und wurde ausgesetzt, und das hat ihre Seele zerbrechen lassen. In der Unruhe des Refugio hat sie keine Chance, sich zu entfalten und ihre Angst zu überwinden. Deshalb braucht sie so schnell wie möglich ihre eigene Familie, die ihr das Vertrauen in die Menschen zurückgibt. Wenn Du also eine geduldige Person bist und Dir beim Blick in Mays traurige Augen das Herz bricht, bist Du wahrscheinlich genau die Person, die wir uns für May wünschen. Du kannst Dir vorstellen, ihr ein liebevolles Zuhause zu schenken? Wirklich? Dir ist klar, dass sie anfangs sehr ängstlich sein wird und viel Zeit brauchen wird, um richtig anzukommen? Das schreckt Dich nicht, und Du bist bereit, mit ihr zu arbeiten? Wunderbar! Schau gleich auf unserer Homepage vorbei und fülle unter die Selbstauskunft aus! Wir setzen uns dann mit Dir in Verbindung.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Notfellchen Rumänien e.V.
Living with May
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Notfellchen Rumänien e.V. · GermanyLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing May home

What you'll need for May in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 May

What life with May looks like

May is a young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Notfellchen Rumänien e.V. 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 May, answered.

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