How do I contact the shelter about Paula?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. 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 — Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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 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 Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. 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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Paula

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Paula – is looking for a home to heal her soul → Breed: mixed breed → Gender: female → Born: 2018 → Size / Weight: 50 cm / 20 kg → Neutered: yes → Vaccinated: yes → Identification: Chip → Compatible with: male dogs and female dogs → Incompatible with: N/A → Sponsorships possible: yes Description: May I introduce you to Paula? Paula is a medium-sized, black-and-white female dog whose fur is adorned with beautiful black spots. But what's special about her is not her appearance, but her story – and her incredible strength. When Paula was found, she was fighting for survival. A severe head injury almost cost her life. Only thanks to a complicated operation did she get to live on. Today, everything has healed well, and it's hardly noticeable what she has been through. But in her heart, she still carries memories of tough times. Paula doesn't have many teeth left – whether due to the accident or another reason, we don't know. But this doesn't make her any less lovable; on the contrary: it only underscores how bravely she has already faced life. Unfortunately, this also makes it difficult to determine her exact age. She could be younger, she could be older – we can only estimate. What is certain is that she has experienced a lot. And yet: Paula has fought her way back into life. She is not fearful, but cautious. She takes a good look first before she trusts.

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Paula – sucht ein Zuhause, damit ihre Seele heilen darf → Rasse: Mischling → Geschlecht: weiblich→ Geboren: 2018 → Grösse / Gewicht: 50 cm / 20 kg→ Kastriert: ja→ Geimpft: ja→ Kennzeichnung: Chip→ Verträglich mit: Rüden und Hündinnen→ Unverträglich mit: k.A.→ Patenschaften möglich: ja Beschreibung: Darf ich euch Paula vorstellen? Paula ist eine mittelgroße, schwarz-weiße Hündin, deren Fell mit wunderschönen schwarzen Flecken geziert ist. Doch das Besondere an ihr ist nicht ihr Aussehen, sondern ihre Geschichte – und ihre unglaubliche Stärke. Als Paula gefunden wurde, kämpfte sie ums Überleben. Eine schwere Verletzung am Kopf hätte ihr fast das Leben genommen. Nur dank einer komplizierten Operation durfte sie weiterleben. Heute ist alles gut verheilt, und man sieht kaum noch, was sie durchgemacht hat. Aber in ihrem Herzen trägt sie noch die Erinnerungen an schwere Zeiten. Paula hat nicht mehr viele Zähne – ob durch den Unfall oder aus einem anderen Grund, wissen wir nicht. Aber das macht sie nicht weniger liebenswert, im Gegenteil: Es unterstreicht nur, wie tapfer sie schon durchs Leben gegangen ist. Das macht es leider auch schwierig, ihr genaues Alter zu bestimmen. Sie könnte jünger sein, sie könnte älter sein – wir können es nur schätzen. Sicher ist nur: Sie hat schon einiges erlebt. Und trotzdem: Paula hat sich ins Leben zurückgekämpft. Sie ist nicht ängstlich, aber vorsichtig. Sie schaut erst einmal genau hin, bevor sie Vertrauen schenkt. Was sie jetzt so dringend braucht

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V.

Living with Paula

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. · Germany Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Paula home

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About Paula

What life with Paula looks like

Paula is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. in Germany.

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.

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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. Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. 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 — Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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 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 Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. 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.