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Milo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Milo, born on 01.01.2022, is a small Chihuahua with a strong need for security. He is initially very cautious around strangers and prefers to keep his distance. If this is not respected, Milo will approach and bite. He therefore needs understanding, calmness, and good management, especially in stressful situations. We are looking for a quiet household for Milo, ideally with one or two people, no children, and no other pets. Being left alone must be built up gradually. Once Milo has gained trust, he will quickly bond with his humans and be strongly oriented towards them. Milo has neurological abnormalities that also affect his gait or cause him to appear disoriented at times. This probably results in his uncertainty in many situations. We are looking for experienced people with empathy who can give Milo time and accept him with all his quirks as he is.

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Milo, geboren am 01.01.2022 ist ein kleiner Chihuahua mit großem Bedürfnis nach Sicherheit. Fremden gegenüber ist er zunächst sehr vorsichtig und möchte lieber Abstand halten, respektiert man das nicht, geht Milo nach vorne und beißt. Besonders in stressigen Situationen braucht er daher Verständnis, Ruhe und ein gutes Management. Für Milo wünschen wir uns einen ruhigen Haushalt bei einer Einzelperson, maximal zwei Personen, ohne Kinder und andere Haustiere. Das Alleinebleiben muss kleinschrittig aufgebaut werden. Hat Milo erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, bindet er sich schnell an seine Menschen und orientiert sich stark an ihnen. Milo hat neurologische Auffälligkeiten, die sich auch auf sein Gangbild auswirken oder er teilweise desorientiert wirkt. Dadurch resultiert vermutlich seine Unsicherheit in vielen Situationen Wir suchen erfahrene Menschen mit Einfühlungsvermögen, die Milo Zeit geben und ihn mit all seinen Ecken und Kanten so annehmen, wie er ist.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Ulm
Shelter
Tierheim Ulm
Living with Milo
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Ulm · UlmLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Milo home

What you'll need for Milo 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 Milo

What life with Milo looks like

Milo is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Ulm in Ulm.

An 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Ulm, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Milo, answered.

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