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Polly

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Big fears, but an even bigger heart: Polly is searching for her soulmates! This is our absolutely adorable Polly. When she was rescued from the shelter, she was nothing but skin and bones. She needed to get out of there as quickly as possible. We took this little lady into our home, gave her a safe haven, and lovingly nursed her back to health. In the meantime, Polly has realized that she’s safe and secure with us. But her past has left deep scars: she’s still very fearful around people. It takes a lot of work, patience, and time to help her gradually learn that she can trust humans again. The key to her heart? Other dogs! As much as she’s afraid of us two-legged creatures, she loves her canine companions so deeply! With other dogs, she gets along wonderfully—she’s incredibly playful and bursts with pure joy. That’s why we’re looking for a home for Polly where there’s already a confident furry friend living. We’re certain that having a first dog in the family will provide her with the positive guidance she needs to feel grounded and learn from: “Look, these people aren’t going to hurt us.” Key facts at a glance: Age: approx. 1–3 years Height: approx. 40 cm | Weight: approx. 17–20 kg Character: Very fearful around people (requires intensive work), but extremely social, playful, and cheerful with other dogs. Polly needs people who don’t place any expectations on her but instead give her all the time she needs. If you’d like to walk this path with her, please get in touch! Polly is spayed, microchipped, regularly dewormed, and fully vaccinated. She will be placed after a positive pre-approval, with a protection contract and against a adoption fee. Contact:

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Große Angst, aber noch größeres Herz: Polly sucht ihre Seelenmenschen! Das ist unsere herzallerliebste Polly. Als sie aus dem Tierheim gerettet wurde, war sie nur noch Haut und Knochen. Sie musste dort so schnell wie möglich raus. Wir haben die kleine Maus zu uns geholt, ihr einen sicheren Zufluchtsort geschenkt und sie mit ganz viel Liebe erst einmal aufgepäppelt. Inzwischen hat Polly gemerkt, dass sie bei uns in Sicherheit ist. Aber ihre Vergangenheit hat tiefe Spuren hinterlassen: Menschen gegenüber ist sie nach wie vor sehr ängstlich. Es bedeutet wirklich viel Arbeit, Geduld und Zeit, um ihr Schritt für Schritt zu zeigen, dass sie uns Menschen wieder vertrauen kann. Der Schlüssel zu ihrem Herzen: Andere Hunde! So viel Angst sie vor uns Zweibeinern hat, so sehr liebt sie ihre Artgenossen! Mit anderen Hunden versteht sie sich absolut super, ist unglaublich verspielt und sprüht dann vor purer Lebensfreude. Deshalb suchen wir für Polly ein Zuhause, in dem unbedingt schon eine souveräne Fellnase lebt. Wir sind uns sicher, dass ein Ersthund ihr beim Ankommen in der neuen Familie die nötige positive Orientierung gibt, an der sie sich festhalten und von der sie lernen kann: „Schau her, diese Menschen tun uns nichts Böses.“ Eckdaten auf einen Blick: Alter: ca. 1-3 Jahre Größe: ca. 40 cm | Gewicht: ca. 17-20kg Charakter: Sehr ängstlich bei Menschen (braucht intensive Arbeit), aber extrem sozial, verspielt und fröhlich mit anderen Hunden. Polly braucht Menschen, die keine Erwartungen an sie stellen, sondern ihr die Zeit geben, die sie braucht. Wenn du diesen Weg mit ihr gehen möchtest, melde dich bei uns! Polly ist kastriert, gechipt, regelmäßig entwurmt und durchgeimpft. Sie wird nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit Schutzvertrag und gegen eine Schutzgebühr vermittelt. Kontakt:

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Ansbach
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Antalya
Living with Polly
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Antalya · AnsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Polly home

What you'll need for Polly 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 Polly

What life with Polly looks like

Polly is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Antalya in Ansbach.

An young 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 Polly, answered.

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