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Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 12 years

Mila is a charming, calm, older dog lady. She was often left at the animal shelter and now hopes for a final dog bed. Mila is a simple, small family dog who gets along well with other dogs and would like to peacefully enjoy her days. She likes to go for walks and of course loves to be stroked and spoiled. As far as can be assessed without complex diagnostics in an animal shelter, the little mouse is still quite fit and in any case very sprightly. She has lost a few teeth, though. We would be very happy if Mila, despite her age, could find a nice home.

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Mila ist eine ganz bezaubernde, ruhige, ältere Hundedame. Wie so oft wurde sie im Tierheim entsorgt und hofft jetzt auf ein letztes Körbchen. Mila ist eine unkomplizierte, kleine Familienhündin, die sehr gut mit anderen Hunden zurecht kommt und entspannt ihre Tage genießen möchte. Sie geht gerne spazieren und liebt es natürlich gestreichelt und verwöhnt zu werden. Soweit das ohne aufwendige Diagnostik in einem Tierheim beurteilbar ist, ist die kleine Maus noch recht fit und in jedem Fall sehr munter. Ein paar Zähnchen hat sie allerdings schon verloren. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Mila trotz ihres Alters ein schönes Zuhause finden würde.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
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Listed 2 weeks 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 small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

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. 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 Mila, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mila?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hundehilfe Portugal 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 — Hundehilfe Portugal 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 Hundehilfe Portugal 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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