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Mika

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Mika (born 08/2017) has made it: on 28.08. he was finally allowed to move, after a long time, to a loving foster home in Fockbek. We are very happy about this – and although Mika is far from ready for adoption, we would like to give you a first update. Mika is a curious and attentive fellow who observes his new surroundings very closely. At the same time, a lot is still unfamiliar to him, and he needs time to make sense of new situations. He has developed his own tactic for this: he tests things slowly and in tiny steps. A nice example is his basket: first he approaches a little, then goes back, comes a bit closer, places one paw in, and withdraws again. In this way he feels his way forward step by step until he finally lies fully in the basket. These little tests can take quite a while, and especially with new situations Mika has a hard time settling down at first. But once he has figured out that something is safe and fine, he accepts it and doesn't have to "test" that hurdle again each time. His small progress is all the more lovely to watch because of this. Mika still finds closeness difficult too. The foster family sits with him regularly to keep him company in a calm way. By now he only rarely tolerates a careful touch – though he cannot yet enjoy it at all. At the same time, the company of his main caregiver seems to matter to him quite a lot. He keeps seeking eye contact, checks where she is, and also notices when she is less often at home. Then he does show his frustration about it. Mika is increasingly accepting his various baskets and resting spots and is using them more and more naturally. This too is an important step for him: he is beginning to regard his new environment as his safe space. When it comes to the leash, however, we are still at the very beginning. At the moment Mika panics on the leash and cannot yet cope with it at all. He does wear his safety harness, though, and accepts it well. Mika is an exciting little fellow with his very own pace. It will surely still take a while until he is ready for us to talk about a

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Mika (geb. 08/2017) hat es geschafft: Am 28.08. durfte er nach langer Zeit endlich auf eine liebevolle Pflegestelle nach Fockbek ausreisen. Darüber freuen wir uns sehr – und auch wenn Mika noch längst nicht vermittlungsreif ist, möchten wir euch gerne ein erstes Update geben.Mika ist ein neugieriger und aufmerksamer Kerl, der seine neue Umgebung ganz genau beobachtet. Gleichzeitig ist noch vieles ungewohnt für ihn und er braucht Zeit, um neue Situationen für sich einzuordnen. Dabei hat er seine ganz eigene Taktik entwickelt: Er testet sich langsam und in winzigen Schritten heran. Ein schönes Beispiel ist sein Körbchen: Erst nähert er sich ein Stück, geht wieder zurück, kommt ein kleines Stück näher, setzt eine Pfote hinein und zieht sich wieder zurück. So tastet er sich Schritt für Schritt voran, bis er schließlich ganz im Körbchen liegt.Diese kleinen Prüfungen können durchaus eine Weile dauern und gerade bei neuen Situationen findet Mika zunächst nur schwer zur Ruhe. Hat er aber für sich herausgefunden, dass etwas sicher und in Ordnung ist, akzeptiert er es und muss diese Hürde nicht jedes Mal von Neuem „testen“. Seine kleinen Fortschritte sind deshalb umso schöner zu beobachten.Auch mit Nähe tut Mika sich noch schwer. Die Pflegestelle setzt sich regelmäßig zu ihm, um ihm ganz in Ruhe Gesellschaft zu leisten. Nur selten duldet er inzwischen eine vorsichtige Berührung – genießen kann er diese allerdings noch lange nicht. Gleichzeitig scheint ihm die Gesellschaft seiner Bezugsperson durchaus wichtig zu sein. Er sucht immer wieder den Blickkontakt, vergewissert sich, wo sie ist, und bemerkt auch, wenn sie weniger zuhause ist. Dann zeigt er durchaus seinen Frust darüber.Seine verschiedenen Körbchen und Liegeplätze nimmt Mika inzwischen immer besser an und nutzt sie zunehmend selbstverständlich. Auch das ist für ihn ein wichtiger Schritt: Er beginnt, die neue Umgebung als seinen sicheren Raum anzunehmen.Beim Thema Leine stehen wir dagegen noch ganz am Anfang. Mika wird an der Leine momentan panisch und kann damit noch überhaupt nicht umgehen. Sein Sicherheitsgeschirr trägt er hingegen und akzeptiert es gut.Mika ist ein spannendes Kerlchen mit seinem ganz eigenen Tempo. Es wird sicherlich noch eine Weile dauern, bis er soweit ist, dass wir über eine

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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Mika
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Mika home

What you'll need for Mika 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 Mika

What life with Mika looks like

Mika is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mika, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mika?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Vierbeiner in Not e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mika on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mika if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Vierbeiner in Not 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Mika 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 Mika 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 Vierbeiner in Not e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mika 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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