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Patenhund * Puppi

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 16 years

Our Chihuahua grandma Puppi, at 16 years old, is particularly hard hit by having to leave her long-time home. As they say, you can't transplant an old tree. But there was nothing else that could be done; in her current home, where she lived with her friend Angelie and a cat, the elderly girl could no longer stay. Puppi is a heartwarming, loving, and clingy female dog who still bravely and fitfully makes her rounds. She now lives with a loving foster mom and still hopes for a "happy ending."

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Unsere Chihuahua-Omi Puppi mit ihren 16 Jahren trifft es besonders hart, ihr angestammtes Domizil zu verlassen. Wie heißt es so schön – einen alten Baum verpflanzt man nicht. Aber es hilft ja nichts, in ihrem jetzigen Zuhause, in dem sie mit ihrer Freundin Angelie und einer Katze zusammen lebte, konnte das betagte Mädchen nicht mehr bleiben. Puppi ist eine herzensgute, liebe, anhängliche Hündin, die noch tapfer und fidel ihre Runden dreht. Sie lebt nun bei einer lieben Pflegemama und hofft noch inständig auf ein „Happy-End“. Nachdem sich aufgrund des hohen Alters eine

Size
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
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Bringing Patenhund * Puppi home

What you'll need for Patenhund * Puppi 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

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Patenhund * Puppi

What life with Patenhund * Puppi looks like

Patenhund * Puppi is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

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 Patenhund * Puppi, answered.

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