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Mila

German Shepherd · Female · Puppy · 3 months

Mila is one of five puppies from a spectacular animal rescue case. In May of this year, three German Shepherds were rescued from a car that had overheated. The police recorded internal temperatures of over 50 degrees. The animals came into our care. Immediately, we saw that the female dog Mandy was pregnant, and it didn't take long for her to give birth to five puppies. Two colleagues stayed with her all night. She did a great job and took excellent care of the little ones. Since the owner claimed the animals, we couldn't do much for the dogs in the almost four months, except to provide the best care possible. Now the verdict was in favor of the animals and we are allowed to mediate all eight. Mila is one of the puppies. She and her siblings know almost nothing about the world. They know their room and, since recently, also walks with our dog walkers through the forest. The entire children's gang has quickly learned to walk on a leash, and they enjoy the first steps into the big, wide world very much. What they still don't know, of course, is life in a house. They also don't know how to be separated from their siblings and how to be house trained. They are all very wild and when you enter their room, you will be greeted with a strong jump. Of course, they don't know what "out" or "sit" means - it's party time as if there were no tomorrow. People are needed here who really have a lot of time and patience, to introduce Menni lovingly step by step into life with us humans. People who don't scream when they first step on a pile in the morning and later discover a chewed shoe. All this can be expected in the first time. But the effort will pay off. Menni's parents are great and Menni will also be a great dog. We expect many inquiries for these puppies and would therefore like to ask you to write a very detailed email, preferably with photos, if you are seriously interested, in which you tell us something about yourself and the future home of the dogs.

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Mila ist einer von fünf Welpen aus einem spektakulären Tierschutzfall. Im Mai dieses Jahres wurden drei Schäferhunde aus einem überhitzten Auto sichergestellt. Die Polizei stellte Innentemperaturen von über 50 Grad fest. Die Tiere kamen in unsere Obhut. Sofort sahen wir, dass die Hündin Mandy trächtig war, und es dauerte nicht lange, bis sie fünf Welpen zur Welt brachte. Zwei Kollegen waren die ganze Nacht bei ihr. Sie machte ihre Sache toll und kümmerte sich absolut fürsorglich um die Kleinen. Da der Besitzer auf Herausgabe der Tiere klagte, konnten wir in den fast vier Monaten nicht viel für die Hunde tun, außer sie bei uns bestmöglich zu versorgen. Jetzt fiel das Urteil zugunsten der Tiere und wir dürfen alle acht vermitteln. Mila ist einer der Welpen. Sie und ihre Geschwister kennen so gut wie nichts von der Welt. Sie kennen ihr Zimmer und seit neuestem auch Spaziergänge mit unseren Gassigängern durch den Wald. Die komplette Kinderbande hat schnell gelernt, an Geschirr und Leine zu gehen, und sie genießen die ersten Schritte in die große, weite Welt sehr. Was sie natürlich noch nicht kennen, ist das Leben in einem Haus. Auch das Getrenntsein von den Geschwistern und Stubenreinheit kennen sie natürlich noch nicht. Sie sind alle sehr wild und wenn man ihr Zimmer betritt, wird man erst einmal kräftig angesprungen. Natürlich wissen sie nicht, was „Aus” oder „Sitz” heisst – es wird Party gemacht, als gäbe es kein Morgen. Hier sind Menschen gefragt, die wirklich viel Zeit und Geduld haben, Menni liebevoll Schritt für Schritt in das Zusammenleben mit uns Menschen einführen. Menschen, die nicht losschreien, wenn sie morgens zunächst ein Häufchen treten und später einen zerkauten Schuh entdecken. Mit all dem ist in der ersten Zeit zu rechnen. Aber die Mühe wird sich lohnen. Mennis Eltern sind toll und aus Menni wird auch ein ganz toller Hund werden. Wir erwarten sehr viele Anfragen für diese Welpen und möchten Sie deshalb bitten, uns bei ernsthaftem Interesse eine sehr ausführliche E-Mail, gerne mit Fotos, zu schreiben, in der Sie uns etwas über sich und das zukünftige Zuhause der Hunde erzählen.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 3 months
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Mila
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Köln · CologneLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Mila home

What you'll need for Mila 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 Mila

What life with Mila looks like

Mila is a large puppy/kitten german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Cologne, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mila, answered.

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