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Paula

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

loving, easy-going, still reserved Paula took some time to open up - and strangers are still very suspicious to her. However, if she gets to know someone in peace and can convince herself at her own pace that no danger exists, she is already happy to snuggle. She gets along problemlessly with her dog friends, but she doesn’t share her beloved balls with anyone. With her fellow animals, she has no problem explaining her stance - she is well socialized and lives also in a dog group. For this reason, she should also benefit from one or more confident dog companions in her new home. Paula already runs well on a leash and has made great progress here - but there is still much that is scary to her and she gets scared easily. For Paula, we are therefore looking for dog-experienced people who are familiar with anxious dogs. A belly harness and safety harness are necessary. She has probably never lived in an apartment and must still get to know all the things that are commonplace for us. She has great potential, but she needs the right people who can challenge and support her without overburdening her. Children should not live in her new home. Whether Paula knows cats, we unfortunately cannot say. If you would like to meet our Paula-girl, you can contact her foster parent.

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lieb, verträglich, noch zurückhaltend Paula hat einige Zeit gebraucht, bis sie sich geöffnet hat - und fremde Menschen sind ihr noch immer sehr suspekt. Wenn sie einen jedoch in Ruhe kennenlernen kann und sich in ihrem Tempo überzeugen kann, dass keine Gefahr ausgeht, lässt sich sich schon gerne kuscheln. sie ist mit ihren Hundefreunden problemlos verträglich, nur ihre geliebten Bälle teilt sie ungern. Bei ihren Artgenossen hat sie kein Problem ihren Standpunkt zu erklären - sie ist gut sozialisiert und lebt auch in einer Hundegruppe. Aus diesem Grund sollte sie in ihrem neuen Zuhause auch von einem oder mehreren souveränen Hundekollegen profitieren können. Paula läuft schon gut an der Leine und hat auch hier große Fortschritte gemacht - jedoch ist ihr noch vieles unheimlich und sie erschreckt schnell. Für Paula suchen wir daher hundeerfahrene Menschen, die sich mit ängstlichen Hunden auskennen.Das Führen an Bauchgurt und SIcherheitsgeschirr ist dabei unerlässlich. Sie hat auch vermutlich noch nie in einer Wohnung gewohnt und muss alle Dinge die für uns alltäglich sind, noch kennenlernen. Sie hat viel Potenzial in sich, benötigt dafür aber die richtigen Menschen, die sie gleichermaßen fordern und fördern können - ohne sie jedoch zu überfordern. Kinder sollten ihrem neuen Zuhause nicht leben. Ob Paula Katzen kennt, können wir leider nicht sagen. Wer unser Paula-Mädchen gern einmal kennenlernen möchte, kann sich gern bei ihrer Vermittlerin melden.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt
Living with Paula
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt · EssenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Paula home

What you'll need for Paula in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Paula

What life with Paula looks like

Paula is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Essen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Paula, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Paula?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Paula on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Paula if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Paula 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 Paula 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Paula 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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