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Polly

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Polly, a small and unfortunate dog, had a sad start in life. She fell into the hands of a person who should have respected and protected both humans and animals, a pastor. The pastor kept Polly and two other dogs on a short chain in a former pigsty. The stable was completely dirty and the dogs were thin, full of parasites and very desperate. Fortunately, someone alerted the animal protection police, who took the three dogs away from the pastor. All three were taken in by SOS Dogs at the Sisterea animal shelter in October 2026. None of the dogs had been vaccinated, chipped or neutered. They had never seen a veterinarian. Polly needs to find a home quickly, she must not stay in the cold anymore. The black beauty has everything to inspire you. She is not only pretty and small but also very pleasant, social and nice. Polly has remained loving and affectionate despite her bad experiences. She likes all people, lets herself be touched everywhere and gets along well with the other dogs in the animal shelter. She is lively and always ready to play. Of course, her new people should have patience so that Polly can settle in and learn everything she needs. But she already walks well on a leash. Polly was born in October 2024 and is 27 cm tall. In the Sisterea animal shelter, she was freed from parasites, chipped, vaccinated and neutered. Before her departure, she will receive a test for heartworms. Polly will go to a foster home in Burgdorf OT Ehlershausen on November 21, 2026. If you would like to take the little female dog, please call (05085 - 955171) or send us the contact form. Polly in the video: be/HZcR606g2Ak

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Die kleine Polly wurde nicht nett behandelt Die arme kleine Polly hatte einen traurigen Start ins Leben. Sie kam in die Hände einer Person, die eigentlich Menschen und Tieren respektieren und beschützen sollte, nämlich einem Pfarrer. Dieser hat Polly und noch zwei weitere Hunde an einer kurzen Kette in einem ehemaligen Schweinestall gehalten. Der Stall war völlig verdreckt und die Hunde dünn, voller Parasiten und sehr verzweifelt. Zum Glück hat jemand die Tierschutzpolizei alarmiert und diese hat die drei Hunde dem Pfarrer weggenommen. Alle drei wurden im Oktober 2026 von SOS Dogs im Tierheim von Sisterea aufgenommen. Keiner der Hunde war geimpft, gechipt oder kastriert. Sie haben nie einen Tierarzt gesehen. Polly soll schnell ein Zuhause finden, sie darf nicht mehr in der Kälte bleiben. Die schwarze Schönheit hat alles, um einen zu begeistern. Sie ist nicht nur hübsch und klein sondern auch sehr angenehm, sozial und nett. Polly ist trotz ihrer schlechten Erfahrungen lieb und anhänglich geblieben. Sie mag alle Menschen, lässt sich überall anfassen und kommt mit den anderen Hunden im Tierheim gut aus. Sie ist ihrem Alter entsprechend aufgeweckt und immer zum Spielen bereit. Natürlich sollten ihre neuen Menschen Geduld haben, damit sich Polly einleben und alles Nötige lernen kann. Sie geht aber bereits gut an der Leine. Polly wurde im Oktober 2024 geboren und ist 27 cm groß. Im Tierheim von Sisterea wurde sie von Parasiten befreit, gechipt, geimpft und kastriert. Vor der Ausreise bekommt sie noch einen Test auf Herzwürmern. Polly kommt am 21. 11. 2026 auf eine Pflegestelle in Burgdorf OT Ehlershausen. Wenn Sie die kleine Hündin aufnehmen möchten, rufen Sie bitte an (05085 – 955171 oder ) oder senden sie uns das Kontaktformular zu. Polly im Video: be/HZcR606g2Ak

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Essel
Shelter
ITV Grenzenlos e.V.
Living with Polly
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by ITV Grenzenlos e.V. · EsselLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Polly home

What you'll need for Polly 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 Polly

What life with Polly looks like

Polly is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at ITV Grenzenlos e.V. in Essel.

A 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

Essel, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Polly, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Polly?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. ITV Grenzenlos e.V. 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?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask ITV Grenzenlos e.V. whether they will for Polly, what they require (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 Polly already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
ITV Grenzenlos e.V. lists Polly as vaccinated, microchipped and spayed. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by ITV Grenzenlos e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Polly isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask ITV Grenzenlos e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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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