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Mei

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Mei's story is one that leaves us speechless. She lived with a shepherd - alone, without enough food and chained. Under conditions that can hardly be called life. When she was finally rescued in July, she was in a terrible state. Full of fleas and large ticks, completely weakened and above all: full of fear of people. But Mei showed something very special: she didn't stop hoping. Step by step, she learned that not every person wants to harm her. With a lot of patience and calmness, she began to trust. And from the fearful puppy of the past, a wonderful young dog has become, who has now won the hearts of everyone in the shelter. Mei loves to go for walks on a leash. She is social with other dogs and generally shows herself to be calm and balanced. At the same time, she is playful and enjoys being a dog. For her humans, she wants above all: closeness, security and the feeling of finally being home.

DE·Show original

Manchmal braucht es gar nicht viele Worte, um zu verstehen, was ein Hund durchgemacht haben muss. Meis Geschichte gehört zu denen, die uns sprachlos machen. Mei lebte bei einem Schäfer – allein, ohne ausreichend Futter und angekettet. Unter Bedingungen, die man kaum als Leben bezeichnen kann. Als sie im Juli endlich gerettet werden konnte, war sie in einem schrecklichen Zustand. Voller Flöhe und großer Zecken, völlig geschwächt und vor allem: voller Angst vor Menschen. Doch Mei hat etwas ganz Besonderes gezeigt: Sie hat nicht aufgehört zu hoffen. Schritt für Schritt hat sie gelernt, dass nicht jeder Mensch ihr etwas Böses möchte. Mit viel Geduld und Ruhe hat sie begonnen, Vertrauen zu fassen. Und aus der ängstlichen Hündin von damals ist eine ganz wunderbare junge Hündin geworden, die inzwischen alle Menschen im Tierheim in ihr Herz geschlossen haben. Mei liebt es, an der Leine spazieren zu gehen. Sie ist sozial mit anderen Hunden und zeigt sich insgesamt eher ruhig und ausgeglichen. Gleichzeitig ist sie verspielt und genießt es, wenn sie einfach Hund sein darf. Für ihre Menschen möchte sie vor allem eines: Nähe, Sicherheit und das Gefühl, endlich angekommen zu sein.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
Living with Mei
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Europa · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Mei home

What you'll need for Mei 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 Mei

What life with Mei looks like

Mei is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

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.

München, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mei, answered.

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