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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Breed: Puli-mixed breed (ca. 12 kg) compatibility with others: Gets along well; Cats: Not known Health and vaccination status: Healthy and fully vaccinated against infectious diseases and rabies. Current location: animal shelter Sape Smedereva near Belgrad (Serbia) Reason for surrender: Found dog Your name says it all – Mila means sweet and gentle. As a Puli-mixed breed, she shows her intelligence and quick learning alongside her physical traits. Playful and always cheerful, Mila greets each day as if it were the best day ever. In an endearing way, she seeks attention – she nudges with her nose, raises a paw, and stops as if to say: "Hey, look at me! Take me!" Mila exudes energy and is always ready for action. If you lead an active life, enjoy long walks or hiking, she will be the perfect companion for your adventures. She is incredibly friendly and plays enthusiastically with other dogs – regardless of their size or breed. Kind, confident, and full of joy, Mila does everything to be noticed and loved. Mila was abandoned as a tiny puppy near a large steelworks in Smederevo. She survived there for months – depending on the kindness or cruelty of passersby. Some fed and petted her, while others chased or even kicked her. A young woman who worked nearby began taking care of Mila, feeding her and showing her love so she could survive. As Mila grew older and no longer looked like a puppy, the woman contacted local animal welfare workers to have her spayed – knowing the dangers Mila faced in an area full of stray male dogs.

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Rasse: Puli-Mischling (ca. 12 kg) Verträglichkeit: Gut verträglich; Katzen: Nicht bekannt Gesundheits- und Impfstatus : Gesund und vollständig geimpft gegen Infektionskrankheiten und Tollwut. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sape Smedereva bei Belgrad (Serbien) Abgabegrund: Fundhund Ihr Name sagt schon alles – Mila bedeutet süß und sanft. Als Puli-Mischling zeigt sie neben ihren körperlichen Merkmalen auch ihre Intelligenz und ihre schnelle Auffassungsgabe. Verspielt und stets fröhlich begegnet Mila jedem Tag, als wäre es der beste Tag überhaupt. Auf charmante Weise fordert sie Aufmerksamkeit ein – sie stupst mit der Nase, hebt die Pfote und bleibt stehen, als wolle sie sagen: „Hey, schau mich an! Nimm mich!“ Mila sprüht vor Energie und ist immer bereit für Action. Wenn du ein aktives Leben führst, gerne lange Spaziergänge unternimmst oder Wanderungen liebst, wird sie die perfekte Begleiterin für deine Abenteuer sein. Sie ist unglaublich kontaktfreudig und spielt begeistert mit anderen Hunden – unabhängig von deren Größe oder Rasse. Freundlich, selbstbewusst und voller Lebensfreude tut Mila alles, um bemerkt und geliebt zu werden. Mila wurde als winziger Welpe in der Nähe eines großen Stahlwerks in Smederevo ausgesetzt. Sie überlebte dort monatelang – abhängig von der Freundlichkeit oder Grausamkeit der Passanten. Einige fütterten und streichelten sie, andere verjagten oder traten sie sogar. Eine junge Frau, die in der Nähe arbeitete, begann sich um Mila zu kümmern und gab ihr Futter und Liebe, damit sie überleben konnte. Als Mila älter wurde und nicht mehr wie ein Welpe aussah, wandte sich die Frau an lokale Tierschützer, um sie sterilisieren zu lassen – in dem Wissen, welchen Gefahren Mila in einem Gebiet voller streunender Rüden ausgesetzt war.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Mila
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
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Bringing Mila home

What you'll need for Mila in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Mila

What life with Mila looks like

Mila is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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.

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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. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. 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 — Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. 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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