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Melisa

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Melisa, a young blind German Shepherd mix, is waiting for a family to adopt her at the animal shelter in Villena, Spain. Born with a genetic defect that left her blind, Melisa has adapted well to her condition and is confident in her movements around the house and garden. She is approximately 2.5-3 years old, stands about 55cm tall, and is described by the shelter staff as a true treasure, loved by both humans and dogs. Melisa is very sociable with other dogs and enjoys playing with them. Her blindness is barely noticeable, as she navigates the shelter grounds with ease. If you're looking for a loving home for Melisa, please contact the shelter.

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Herkunft: Villena, Spanien Rasse: Schäferhund-Mischling Geschlecht: Weiblich, kastriert Geb. Datum: ca. 2020 Schulterhöhe: ca. 55cm Die junge blinde Schäferhund-Mischlingshündin Melisa ist in der Auffangstation der Tierschützer in Villena gelandet und wartet nun auf eine Familie, die ihr ein liebevolles Zuhause schenken möchte. Durch einen Gendefekt wurde Melisa blind geboren. Sie hat mit ihrem sogenannten Handicap keine Probleme. Melisa findet sich gut zurecht und bewegt sich unheimlich sicher in Haus und Garten. Melisa ist ca. 2,5-3 Jahre alt und hat eine Schulterhöhe von ca. 55cm. Nach Aussage der Tierschützer ist Melisa ein wahrer Schatz, die von den Menschen und vor allem von allen Hunden geliebt wird. Sie ist sehr verträglich mit Artgenossen und fordert sie zum Spielen auf. Ihre Blindheit ist laut der Tierschützer vor Ort kaum zu bemerken, da soe socj unheimlich sicher auf dem Gelände bewegt.. Sind Sie die Menschen, die Melisa einen sicheren Platz in einem liebevollen Zuhause anb

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Casa Animalis

Living with Melisa

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About Melisa

What life with Melisa looks like

Melisa is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Casa Animalis in Germany.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Melisa, answered.

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