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Monchichi

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

For an elderly person, it is unspeakably sad to have to part with their beloved pet when moving into a nursing home becomes necessary. Sadly, the family often is not willing to continue caring for the poor little creature. This fate now also fell upon the two old puppies, Monchichi and her "son," Kreuzerl. They had to leave their home and came to an animal shelter. When we learned of them, we did not hesitate for long and took them in, even though all the spots were already double-booked. But somehow, we found a way to accommodate the two unfortunate ones. Monchi is an elderly, small female dog who no longer has many demands. She is deaf and can no longer see well. She is content with short walks or just tapping around in the large garden. Feeding time works very well; she becomes quite lively and eats her ration very quickly. But most of the day, the old lady sleeps and does not hear when the other dogs want to go out. Sometimes, one has to wake her up very carefully, because otherwise, she gets very scared. With house training, it no longer works as well, but that is not worth mentioning and is understandable. We hope very much that the sweet mouse can still spend a few more beautiful months with us.

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Für einen alten Menschen ist es so unsagbar traurig, das geliebte Tier zurück lassen zu müssen, wenn der Umzug in ein Pflegeheim nötig wird. Nur ganz selten erklärt sich die Familie bereit, das arme Tierchen weiter zu versorgen, leider. Dieses Schicksal traf nun auch die beiden alten Hündchen Monchichi und ihren „Sohn“ Kreuzerl. Sie mussten ihr Zuhause verlassen und kamen in ein Tierheim. Als wir von ihnen erfuhren zögerten wir nicht lange und holten sie zu uns, obwohl eigentlich alle Plätze schon doppelt belegt waren. Doch irgendwie fanden wir noch eine Möglichkeit, die beiden Pechvögel bei uns unterzubringen. Monchi ist eine betagte alte kleine Hündin, die keine großen Ansprüche mehr hat. Sie hört nicht mehr und kann auch nicht mehr viel sehen. Ihr genügen kleine Gassirunden bzw. das Tippeln im großen Garten. Was sehr gut funktioniert ist das Fressen. Da wird sie recht munter und verputzt ihre Ration ganz schnell. Doch die meiste Zeit des Tages schläft die alte Dame und hört auch nicht, wenn die anderen Hunde raus gehen wollen. Da muss man sie schon mal ganz vorsichtig wecken, denn sonst erschreckt sie sich sehr. Mit der Stubenreinheit klappt es auch nicht mehr so ganz, aber das ist nicht der Rede wert und verständlich. Wir hoffen sehr, dass die süße Maus noch ein paar schöne Monate bei uns verbringen kann. Letschow, im November 2019

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Schwaan / OT Letschow
Shelter
Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V.
Cared for by Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V. · Schwaan / OT LetschowLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Monchichi home

What you'll need for Monchichi 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 Monchichi

What life with Monchichi looks like

Monchichi is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V. in Schwaan / OT Letschow.

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.

Schwaan / OT Letschow, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Monchichi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Monchichi?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Monchichi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Monchichi if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Kleiner Gnadenhof 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Monchichi 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 Monchichi 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 Kleiner Gnadenhof e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Monchichi 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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