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Melanie

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Characteristics: cheerful, friendly, curious Suitable for: people with older children and dog experience Weight: approx. 13 kg Location: Animais Como Nós, Portugal "Melanie" – cheerful, cuddly and ready for her happy ending The pretty "Melanie" has already been through a lot in her young life. In Portugal she had a home before – but sadly not one where anyone meant well by her. Fortunately, our dedicated animal welfare volunteers in Portugal got her out of there, so that she can finally have the chance at a loving, suitable home. "Melanie" is a cheerful, high-energy female dog who loves life and is full of drive. She hasn't learned much yet, but she is curious, attentive and ready to discover new things – together with people who will show her, with patience, heart and joy, how beautiful the world can be. With other dogs, "Melanie" gets along depending on sympathy, so for her we wish for a home without any other dogs or cats, where she can be the center of attention. Despite all her energy, "Melanie" also has a very gentle, loving side. She loves playing with children, enjoys being close to her people and is always ready for a long cuddle session on the sofa. We are looking for experienced dog people for "Melanie" who can channel her energy in the right direction, enjoy exercise and training – and at the same time give her security. In the right hands, she will become a loyal, happy and affectionate companion who enriches the lives of her people. Who will fall in love with the lively, loving "Melanie" and give her at last the home she deserves so much? ♥ Ready for her new home If you like our little "Melanie" and would like to give her a safe life, please get in touch with us. "Melanie" could travel with the next transport, microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, tested for leishmaniasis and MMK, and with a valid EU pet passport. 🐾 Who will give Melanie her happy ending at last? • • •

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Eigenschaften: lebensfroh, freundlich, neugierig Geeignet für: Personen mit älteren Kindern und Hundeerfahrung Gewicht: ca. 13 kg Aufenthaltsort: Animais Como Nós, Portugal „Melanie“ – lebensfroh, verschmust und bereit für ihr Happy End Die hübsche „Melanie“ hat in ihrem jungen Leben schon einiges erlebt. In Portugal hatte sie bereits ein Zuhause – doch leider keines, in dem man es gut mit ihr meinte. Zum Glück haben unsere engagierten Tierschützerinnen in Portugal sie dort herausgeholt, damit sie endlich die Chance auf ein liebevolles, passendes Zuhause bekommt. „Melanie“ ist eine lebensfrohe, energiegeladene Hündin, die das Leben liebt und voller Tatendrang steckt. Sie hat bisher noch nicht viel gelernt, doch sie ist neugierig, aufmerksam und bereit, Neues zu entdecken – gemeinsam mit Menschen, die ihr mit Geduld, Herz und Freude zeigen, wie schön die Welt sein kann. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sich „Melanie“ nach Sympathie, daher wünschen wir uns für sie ein Zuhause ohne weitere Hunde oder Katzen, in dem sie ganz im Mittelpunkt stehen darf. Trotz all ihrer Energie hat „Melanie“ auch eine sehr sanfte, liebevolle Seite. Sie liebt es, mit Kindern zu spielen, genießt die Nähe zu ihren Menschen und ist immer bereit für eine ausgiebige Kuschelrunde auf dem Sofa. Wir suchen für „Melanie“ hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihre Energie in die richtigen Bahnen lenken, Freude an Bewegung und Erziehung haben – und ihr zugleich Geborgenheit schenken. In den richtigen Händen wird sie zu einer treuen, fröhlichen und verschmusten Begleiterin, die das Leben ihrer Menschen bereichert. Wer verliebt sich in die quirlige, liebevolle „Melanie“ und schenkt ihr endlich das Zuhause, das sie so sehr verdient? ♥ Bereit für ihr neues Zuhause Wenn dir unsere kleine „Melanie“ gefällt und du ihr ein sicheres Leben schenken möchtest, dann melde dich bei uns. „Melanie“ könnte mit dem nächsten Transport ausreisen, gechipt, geimpft, kastriert, auf Leishmaniose und MMK getestet sowie mit einem gültigen EU-Pass. 🐾 Wer schenkt Melanie endlich ihr Happy End? • • •

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Altfraunhofen
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V.
Living with Melanie
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. · AltfraunhofenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Melanie home

What you'll need for Melanie 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 Melanie

What life with Melanie looks like

Melanie is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. in Altfraunhofen.

An 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Altfraunhofen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Melanie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Melanie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Melanie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Melanie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pfotenhilfe Portugal 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Melanie 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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