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Mischka

Male · Senior · 9 years

Mischka came to our shelter as a found dog. The Caucasian Ovcharka needs an experienced home that knows and takes seriously its breed-specific needs. He can live well outdoors if he has a wind- and weather-protected accommodation available. A pure kennel or exclusive apartment keeping is not suitable for him. Ideal is a securely fenced property with free run. Mischka takes guarding the family and property seriously. His future people must be physically fit, act forward-looking and be able to lead him safely. Mischka shows loyalty to his familiar people and enjoys closeness. A high-grade bilateral hip dysplasia was diagnosed in the shelter. He will only be placed in very experienced hands.

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Mischka kam als Fundhund zu uns ins Tierheim. Der kaukasische Owtscharka braucht ein erfahrenes Zuhause, das seine rassetypischen Bedürfnisse kennt und ernst nimmt. Er kann gut im Freien leben, wenn ihm eine wind- und wettergeschützte Unterkunft zur Verfügung steht. Eine reine Zwingerhaltung oder ausschließliche Wohnungshaltung ist für ihn nicht geeignet. Ideal ist ein sicher eingezäuntes Grundstück mit freiem Auslauf. Mischka nimmt das Bewachen von Familie und Grundstück ernst. Seine künftigen Menschen müssen ihm körperlich gewachsen sein, vorausschauend handeln und ihn sicher führen können. Seinen vertrauten Menschen gegenüber zeigt Mischka sich loyal und genießt Nähe. Im Tierheim wurde eine hochgradige beidseitige Hüftgelenksdysplasie festgestellt. Er wird nur in sehr erfahrene Hände vermittelt.

Size

Extra large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Hannover

Shelter

Tierheim Hannover

Living with Mischka

✓Neutered
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Tierheim Hannover · Hannover

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Mischka

What life with Mischka looks like

Mischka is an extra-large senior dog waiting at Tierheim Hannover in Hannover.

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.

Note from the shelter: Severe bilateral hip dysplasia (HD), requires secure fencing and experienced handling

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mischka, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mischka?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tierheim Hannover handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mischka on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mischka if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Tierheim Hannover whether they will for Mischka, what they require (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 Mischka already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Tierheim Hannover lists Mischka as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tierheim Hannover, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Mischka isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tierheim Hannover about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mischka 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.