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Micaela

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Mixed-breed Micaela—a loving soul searching for her forever home. Above all, Micaela longs to finally feel settled and at home. Unfortunately, we don’t know what her life was like before she came to the shelter, so we can’t say what experiences she’s already had or what she’s already familiar with. What we can observe, though, is that Micaela thrives on human affection and thoroughly enjoys being close to her caregivers. As is typical for Podencos, she loves interacting with people and would love to be an active part of family life. As a mixed-breed hunting dog, she likely finds great joy in using her nose and carefully exploring her surroundings. Therefore, we can easily imagine that activities such as nose work, mantrailing, or other varied scent-based games would bring her immense pleasure. In addition to plenty of physical exercise, it’s also crucial that Micaela receives species-appropriate mental stimulation so she can put her abilities to good use. For Micaela, we’re looking for people who’ll give her the time she needs to settle in peacefully and show her the world with patience and understanding. She’ll certainly still have a lot to learn, but with loving guidance, she’ll gradually build trust and feel comfortable in her new home. Anyone who decides to adopt Micaela should be aware that a dog from animal welfare always brings a bit of surprise along with them. With openness, empathy, and a willingness to grow together, this can blossom into a truly special friendship. Micaela would also be thrilled to find a foster home. Here’s the link to Micaela’s video!

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Mischling Micaela – eine liebe Seele auf der Suche nach ihrem Zuhause Micaela wünscht sich vor allem eines: endlich anzukommen. Wie ihr Leben vor dem Tierheim aussah, wissen wir leider nicht. Deshalb können wir nicht sagen, welche Erfahrungen sie bereits gemacht hat oder was sie schon kennt. Was wir aber beobachten können: Micaela freut sich über menschliche Zuwendung und genießt die Nähe zu ihren Bezugspersonen. Podenco-typisch sucht sie gerne den Kontakt zum Menschen und möchte Teil des Familienlebens sein. Als Jagdhund-Mischling bringt sie vermutlich Freude daran mit, ihre Nase einzusetzen und ihre Umgebung aufmerksam zu erkunden. Deshalb können wir uns gut vorstellen, dass ihr Beschäftigungen wie Nasenarbeit, Mantrailing oder andere abwechslungsreiche Suchspiele viel Spaß machen würden. Neben ausreichend Bewegung ist auch eine artgerechte geistige Auslastung wichtig, damit sie ihre Fähigkeiten sinnvoll einsetzen kann. Für Micaela wünschen wir uns Menschen, die ihr Zeit geben, in Ruhe anzukommen und ihr mit Geduld und Verständnis die Welt zeigen. Sie wird sicherlich noch einiges lernen müssen, doch mit liebevoller Begleitung kann sie Schritt für Schritt Vertrauen fassen und sich in ihrem neuen Zuhause einleben. Wer sich für Micaela entscheidet, sollte sich bewusst sein, dass ein Hund aus dem Tierschutz immer ein Stück Überraschung mitbringt. Mit Offenheit, Einfühlungsvermögen und der Bereitschaft, gemeinsam zu wachsen, kann daraus eine ganz besondere Freundschaft entstehen. Auch über eine Pflegestelle würde Micaela sich sehr freuen. Hier gehts zu Micaelas Video

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Micaela
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Micaela home

What you'll need for Micaela 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 Micaela

What life with Micaela looks like

Micaela is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

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 Micaela, answered.

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