How do I contact the shelter about MELLY?

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

Can I adopt MELLY if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animal Help Espania 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 MELLY 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 MELLY 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 Animal Help Espania early rather than rehoming privately; they know MELLY 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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MELLY

Mixed Breed · Female

Location: foster home near Bayreuth Born: ca. June 2021 Breed: Podenco-mixed breed Gender: female neutered: yes size: ca. 61 cm shoulder height compatible with: fellow animals, children, not compatible with cats and small pets personality: very friendly, active, strong prey drive MELLY, our Podenco-mix lady, is searching for a new home that meets her special needs. She is an intelligent and active female dog with a strong prey drive. MELLY has experience in mouse hunting and is a reliable guard dog. Her ideal home: - Quiet environment: A single-family home or a property in a quiet location would be ideal for MELLY, as she values her peace and likes to focus. - Adequate space: An enclosed yard offers MELLY the opportunity to follow her hunting instinct and move around sufficiently. - Patient people: MELLY is very intelligent and requires consistent and loving training. Experience in handling dogs with a prey drive is advantageous. - Children aged 10 and older: Older children can accompany MELLY in her activities and understand her. MELLY is: - Intelligent and trainable: She already masters several commands and is always motivated to learn new things. - Loyal and clingy: MELLY seeks a close bond with her people and is a faithful companion. - Active and enduring: She loves long walks and excursions into nature. Important: MELLY is not a beginner dog and requires an experienced primary caregiver. She is not suitable for an apartment or a family with small children. MELLY is not a dog for everyone, but for the right person, she is a true treasure! If you would like to offer MELLY a loving home, feel free to contact us! Here you see MELLY playing:

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Standort: Pflegestelle bei Bayreuth Geboren: ca. 06/2021 Rasse: Podenco-Mischling Geschlecht: weiblich Kastriert: ja Größe: ca. 61 cm Schulterhöhe Verträglich mit: Artgenossen, Kindern, nicht verträglich mit Katzen und Kleintieren Charakter: sehr umgänglich, aktiv, ausgeprägter Jagdtrieb Melly, unsere Podenco-Mix-Dame, sucht ein neues Zuhause, das ihren besonderen Bedürfnissen entspricht. Sie ist eine intelligente und aktive Hündin mit einem ausgeprägten Jagdtrieb. Melly hat Erfahrung in der Mäusejagd und ist ein zuverlässiger Wachhund.Ihr ideales Zuhause:- Ruhige Umgebung:Ein Einfamilienhaus oder ein Grundstück in Alleinlage wäre ideal für Melly, da sie ihre Ruhe schätzt und sich gerne konzentrieren kann.- Ausreichend Platz:Ein eingezäunter Garten bietet Melly die Möglichkeit, ihrem Jagdinstinkt nachzugehen und sich ausreichend zu bewegen.- Geduldige Menschen:Melly ist sehr intelligent und benötigt eine konsequente und liebevolle Erziehung.Erfahrung im Umgang mit Hunden mit Jagdtrieb ist von Vorteil.- Kinder ab 10 Jahren:Ältere Kinder können Melly bei ihren Aktivitäten begleiten und sie verstehen. Melly ist:- Intelligent und lernfähig:Sie beherrscht bereits einige Kommandos und ist immer motiviert, Neues zu lernen.- Treu und anhänglich:Melly sucht eine enge Bindung zu ihren Menschen und ist ein loyaler Begleiter.- Aktiv und ausdauernd:Sie liebt lange Spaziergänge und Ausflüge in die Natur. Wichtig:Melly ist kein Anfängerhund und benötigt eine erfahrene Bezugsperson. Sie ist nicht für eine Wohnung oder eine Familie mit kleinen Kindern geeignet. Melly ist kein Hund für jeden, aber für die richtige Person ein wahrer Schatz! Wenn du Melly ein liebevolles Zuhause bieten möchtest, melde dich gerne! Hier seht ihr Melly beim Spielen: Melly, Video 1 Melly, Video 2

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🇩🇪Odelzhausen

Shelter

Animal Help Espania

Living with MELLY

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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About MELLY

What life with MELLY looks like

MELLY is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Help Espania in Odelzhausen.

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 MELLY, answered.

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