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Melodie

Mixed Breed · Female

The German female German Shepherd Melodie, born around early 2025, came to us as a found dog. The young female dog was completely unsettled upon her arrival and still shows fear and anxiety in some situations today. People meet Melodie in a friendly and open manner. Due to her insecurity, she needs people who can convey safety to her with calmness, patience, and clear guidance. Especially during walks, she is still easily excited and strongly oriented towards her trusted people. If she has a familiar person by her side, she can clearly relax more. With other dogs, Melodie often feels safer. Therefore, we can imagine that she would make a good second dog for a confident fellow animal, one she can orient herself to. In her familiar environment, Melodie quickly warms up. Then she shows herself to be cuddly, playful, and work-loving. She loves toys, water, and wants to be both physically and mentally engaged. The young female dog brings a lot of potential and wants to explore the world together with her people. With most fellow animals, Melodie is well compatible. In stressful situations, she can still escalate and needs the support of a person who can give her orientation and safety. So far, Melodie has shown no problems with cats. For Melodie, we are looking for a home with sensitive people who enjoy giving a young female German Shepherd the necessary safety and growing together with her. 🐾💛 For more information on data protection, revocation, as well as success measurement, documentation, and shipping services, see our data protection statement. The most important addresses at a glance: TERRA MATER e.V. Umwelt- und TierhilfeDieselstr. 276676 Graben-Neudorf Fax: +49 (0)7255 / 71 91 57E-Mail: TERRA MATER e.V. is a charitable association exempt from corporation tax and trade tax and registered with the tax office under the tax number 30074/30891. We are members of the Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft. As signatories of the Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft, we commit to publishing the ten points of transparency with information about our organization. Learn more. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Die Deutsche Schäferhündin Melodie, geboren etwa im Frühjahr 2025, kam als Fundhund zu uns auf die Station. Die junge Hündin war bei ihrer Ankunft völlig verunsichert und zeigt sich auch heute in manchen Situationen noch schreckhaft und ängstlich. Menschen begegnet Melodie freundlich und offen. Aufgrund ihrer Unsicherheit braucht sie jedoch Menschen, die ihr mit Ruhe, Geduld und klarer Führung Sicherheit vermitteln. Besonders bei Spaziergängen ist sie noch schnell aufgeregt und orientiert sich stark an ihren Bezugspersonen. Hat sie einen vertrauten Menschen an ihrer Seite, kann sie sich deutlich besser entspannen. Mit anderen Hunden fühlt sich Melodie häufig sicherer. Deshalb können wir uns gut vorstellen, dass sie als Zweithund zu einem souveränen Artgenossen zieht, an dem sie sich orientieren kann. In ihrem gewohnten Umfeld taut Melodie schnell auf. Dann zeigt sie sich verschmust, verspielt und rassetypisch arbeitsfreudig. Sie liebt Spielzeug, Wasser und möchte sowohl körperlich als auch geistig beschäftigt werden. Die junge Hündin bringt viel Potenzial mit und möchte gemeinsam mit ihren Menschen die Welt entdecken.Mit den meisten Artgenossen ist Melodie gut verträglich. In stressigen Situationen kann sie sich jedoch noch hineinsteigern und benötigt dann die Unterstützung eines Menschen, der ihr Orientierung und Sicherheit gibt. Katzen gegenüber hat Melodie bisher keine Probleme gezeigt.Für Melodie suchen wir ein Zuhause bei einfühlsamen Menschen, die Freude daran haben, einer jungen Schäferhündin die nötige Sicherheit zu geben und gemeinsam mit ihr zu wachsen. 🐾💛 Hinweise zum Datenschutz, Widerruf sowie Erfolgsmessung, Protokollierung und Versanddienstleister finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklärung. Die wichtigsten Adressen auf einen Blick TERRA MATER e.V. Umwelt- und TierhilfeDieselstr. 276676 Graben-Neudorf Fax: +49 (0)7255 / 71 91 57E-Mail: TERRA MATER e.V. ist als gemeinnütziger Verein von der Körperschaftssteuer und Gewerbesteuer freigestellt und beim Finanzamt unter der Steuernummer 30074/30891 registriert. Wir sind Mitglied in der Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft. Als Unterzeichner der Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft verpflichten wir uns, die zehn Punkte zur Transparenz mit Informationen zu unserer Organisation zu veröffentlichen. Erfahren Sie mehr.

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🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
TERRA MATER Tierauffangstation Lustadt
Living with Melodie
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by TERRA MATER Tierauffangstation Lustadt · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Melodie home

What you'll need for Melodie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Melodie

What life with Melodie looks like

Melodie is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at TERRA MATER Tierauffangstation Lustadt in Germany.

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

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. TERRA MATER Tierauffangstation Lustadt 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 — TERRA MATER Tierauffangstation Lustadt 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 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 TERRA MATER Tierauffangstation Lustadt 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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