How do I contact the shelter about Melodie?

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 Melodie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Melodie 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 Melodie 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 Melodie 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 Melodie 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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Melodie

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Hometown: Romania Breed: mixed breed Gender: female, neutered Color: black-white shoulder height: ca. 55 cmDate of birth: ca. September 2023Location: Romania Special: without a tail, likely herding mix This beautiful, likely herding mix lady meets new people a bit shy and cautiously. But give her a little time, and she warms up and is then happy to be petted. At her primary caregiver, she enjoys the closeness a lot and shows how much trust and affection are in her. She takes treats gladly – a lovely way to win her heart. In her current mixed, rather scruffy pack, she remains pleasantly calm and composed. She observes a lot, stays in the background, and brings a gentle, balanced nature with her. For her, we wish a loving home with patience and empathy, who gives her the time to settle in at her own pace. Once she has built trust, she becomes a loyal, calm companion by your side. Contact: Our dogs are vaccinated (rabies and 2x core immunization), microchipped, and tested for common Mediterranean diseases: Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, leishmaniasis, Rickettsia, filariasis, hepatozoonosis, anaplasmosis are tested only if positive. Important documents:

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Herkunftsland: Rumänien Rasse: Mischling Geschlecht: weiblich, kastriert Farbe: schwarz-weiß Schulterhöhe: ca. 55 cmGeburtsdatum: ca. September 2023Standort: Rumänien Besonderheit: ohne Schwanz, vermutlich Herdimix Melodie – ein Name, der perfekt zu dieser wundervollen Hündin passt. Melodie ist eine echte Herzenshündin, die mit ihrem freundlichen Wesen sofort begeistert. Sie begegnet Menschen offen und zugänglich, genießt jede Aufmerksamkeit und lässt sich sehr gerne streicheln. Mit ihrer liebevollen Art zaubert sie jedem ein Lächeln ins Gesicht. Auch mit ihren Artgenossen kommt sie hervorragend zurecht. Im gemischten Zwinger zeigt sie sich verträglich und sozial, sodass sie sich problemlos in eine bestehende Hundegruppe integrieren könnte. Besonders schön ist ihre verspielte Seite. Melodie liebt es, ihre fröhliche Lebensfreude zu zeigen und bringt mit ihrem Charme und ihrer guten Laune Schwung in den Alltag. Dabei ist sie nicht nur charakterlich ein Schatz, sondern auch eine ausgesprochen hübsche Hündin, die alle Blicke auf sich zieht. Melodie wartet nun auf Menschen, die ihr ein liebevolles Zuhause schenken möchten. Wer sich für diese besondere Hündin entscheidet, gewinnt eine treue, freundliche und lebensfrohe Begleiterin, die jeden Tag ein kleines bisschen schöner macht. 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. Wir sind aktiver Bündnispartner! Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Oberwies

Shelter

Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V.

Living with Melodie

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✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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About Melodie

What life with Melodie looks like

Melodie is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. in Oberwies.

An 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. 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 Melodie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Melodie?: 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 Melodie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Melodie 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 Melodie 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 Melodie 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 Melodie 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.