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Adopt Mercy

Mixed Breed · Female

Astra’s story could have ended far too soon when she found herself in a kill shelter last year, facing a heartbreaking fate. Thankfully, she was rescued in time and has been given the chance to find the loving home she truly deserves. She is a gorgeous girl who weighs around 28kg, though she’s quite petite in stature for her weight. Astra is full of playful energy and confidence, and she gets along well with other dogs. She is confident enough that she could be an only dog, but equally would enjoy a friend to play with! Her time on the streets before being harshly taken away to the kill shelter allowed her to spend time with children. She was often seen happily playing with children. What she needs most is a patient and understanding family. She is very frightened of the lead, so she will need a home with a secure garden where she can feel safe. Gentle, slow introductions to lead training will be essential to help her overcome her fear at her own pace. She is likely to take time to build up to going for walks. Despite her rough start, Astra’s spirit is bright, and her heart is full of love. Could you be her forever home?

Size
Medium
Age
Location
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Shelter
O.U.R. Dog Foundation
Living with Mercy
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mercy home

What you'll need for Mercy in week one.

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  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 Mercy

What life with Mercy looks like

Mercy is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at O.U.R. Dog Foundation.

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 Romania

Romanian rescues handle the highest volume of cross-border adoptions in the EU. Animals are quarantined and fully vetted before transport. Reputable rescues maintain detailed health records and post-adoption follow-up.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mercy, answered.

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