How do I contact the shelter about Melina?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Melina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Melina if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierhilfe Lebenswert 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 Melina 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 Melina 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 Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Melina 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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Melina

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Country of Origin: Romania Breed: mixed breed Gender: female Color: black-brown shoulder height: will be medium-sizedBirthdate: around August 2022Location: Romania Update May 2025: Melina is still very shy. When we entered the kennel, she fled into one of the dog huts. There, she trembled her entire body. For this reason, we did not further pressure her.——Update March 2024: Melina has unfortunately become increasingly shy. She flees even when someone enters the exercise yard. She is no longer touchable.——friendlycuriousdifficult to approach Contact: Our dogs are vaccinated (rabies and 2x core vaccination), microchipped, and tested for common Mediterranean diseases: Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, leishmaniasis, Rickettsia, filariasis, hepatozoonosis, Anaplasmosis. These tests are provided at our expense (we cover the lab fees). Important Documents:

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Herkunftsland: Rumänien Rasse: Mischling Geschlecht: weiblich Farbe: schwarz-braun Schulterhöhe: wird ca. mittelgroßGeburtsdatum: ca. August 2022Standort: Rumänien Update Mai 2025:MELINA ist weiterhin sehr scheu. Als wir den Kennel betraten, floh sie in eine der Hundehütten. Dort harrte sie am ganzen Körper zitternd aus. Aus diesem Grund haben wir sie nicht weiter bedrängt.————UPDATE März 2024:MELINA hat sich leider scheu entwickelt. Sie flüchtet bereits, wenn man in den Zwinger kommt. Sie ist nicht mehr anfassbar.——freundlichneugieriggut unfassbarverträglich Kontakt: Unsere Hunde sind geimpft (Tollwut und 2x Grundimmunisierung) sind gechippt und mit dem EU-Heimtierausweis ausgestattet werden auf unsere Kosten (wir übernehmen die Labor-Gebühren) auf die gängigen Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet: Babesiose, Ehrlichiose, Leishmaniose, Rickettsien, Filarien, Hepatozoonose, Anaplasmose werden nur nach positiver Vorkontrolle (Hausbesuch) gegen eine Schutzgebühr mit Schutzvertrag vermittelt. Wichtige Dokumente:Selbstauskunft für AdoptantenSelbstauskunft für Pflegestellen *Die Angaben zu den Hunden (insbesondere den Hunden, die noch in Rumänien sind) erfolgen ohne Gewähr. Die Erfassungen bilden nur Momentaufnahmen ab. Die Hunde wurden von freiwilligen Ehrenamtllichen nach bestem Wissen und Gewissen erfasst. Daher kann es zu Abweichungen bei Alter, Größe, Geschlecht, Gesundheit und auch dem Verhalten kommen. FolgenFolgenFolgen Eine Plattform für Menschen, denen es eine Herzenssache ist, Tieren zu helfen! Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Oberwies

Shelter

Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V.

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About Melina

What life with Melina looks like

Melina is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. in Oberwies.

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. 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 Melina, answered.

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