Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Melissa

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Lovely, people-oriented, loves petting, likes to give kisses, active, obedient, caring, initially a bit reserved, but quickly warms up Female dog, spayed, born around April 2022 Size: approximately 65 cm Weight: approximately 32 kg

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lieb, menschenbezogen, liebt Streicheleinheiten, verteilt gerne Küsschen, aktiv, gehorsam, fürsorglich, anfangs etwas zurückhaltend, taut aber schnell auf Hündin, kastriert geb. ca. April 2022 Größe: ca. 65 cm Gewicht: ca. 32 kg

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Aerzen

Shelter

Zorro - Dogsavior

Living with Melissa

✓Spayed

Cared for by Zorro - Dogsavior · Aerzen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Melissa home

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About Melissa

What life with Melissa looks like

Melissa is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Zorro - Dogsavior in Aerzen.

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

Aerzen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Melissa, answered.

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