How do I contact the shelter about Chira?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Seelen für Seelchen e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Chira on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Chira if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Seelen für Seelchen 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 Chira 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 Chira 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 Seelen für Seelchen e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Chira 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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Chira

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Profile: Age: born around 2023 Gender: female Spayed: yes Character: very friendly, gets along well with other dogs Size: approximately 30 to 35 cm tall In shelter since: July 2026 Hello, dear humans! 🤎 I’m Chira, and I’m sure you’ve already noticed me, haven’t you? What’s striking about me is my special coat color. From the outside, I may not seem particularly big—but I win people over with my big heart, which still has room for you. Before I ended up here in the shelter, I once had a family. Unfortunately, they gave me up and brought me to the shelter. Why? I don’t know. You don’t tell a little four-legged friend like me that. Now I’m living behind these bars, hoping every single day to be picked up. I get along great with my kennel mates—we share the same fate. Probably my only chance is this white van that comes regularly and takes dogs from here to their new homes. It would be a dream if I could have a family again in my life. Even if you’ve already had a family, please don’t have overly high expectations of me. Walking on a leash, following commands, or being house-trained are still foreign concepts to me. But I promise that in my new home, I’ll do my very best to learn everything. Where are the people who can let me give them my heart—and this time, forever? Interested? If you’re interested in Chira, please fill out our application form () or write us an email at or send us a message via Facebook. Chira is ready for travel and can be transported to Germany on the next available shipment. Our dogs travel legally with Traces—a database system used to monitor all animal movements within the EU. The dogs travel spayed (if old enough), vaccinated, microchipped, and dewormed, and they have an EU pet passport. Additionally, dogs aged 12 months and older will undergo a rapid test for the following Mediterranean diseases before leaving: Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Dirofilariosis, and Leishmaniasis. Sponsorship support: Kirsten Z. has taken on the sponsorship for Chira and ensures that her bowl is always full. Thank you so much on behalf of the dogs!

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Steckbrief Alter: ca. 2023 geboren Geschlecht: weiblich Kastriert: ja Charakter: sehr freundlich, gut verträglich mit anderen Hunden Größe: ca. 30 bis 35 cm groß Im Shelter seit: Juli 2026 Hallo, ihr lieben Menschen! 🤎 Ich bin Chira und euch sicher schon ins Auge gesprungen, oder? Auffallend an mir ist meine besondere Fellfärbung. Nach außen hin scheine ich nicht besonders groß. Doch ich punkte durch mein großes Herz, das noch Platz für dich hat. Bevor ich hier ins Shelter kam, hatte ich einmal eine Familie. Leider haben sie mich abgegeben und ins Shelter gebracht. Warum? Das weiß ich nicht. Das sagt man einem kleinen Vierbeiner wie mir nicht. Jetzt lebe ich hier hinter den Gitterstäben und hoffe jeden Tag, abgeholt zu werden. Mit meinen Zwingerfreunden komme ich gut klar, wir teilen uns ein Schicksal. Wahrscheinlich ist meine einzige Chance dieser weiße Transporter, der regelmäßig kommt und Hunde von hier in ihr neues Zuhause bringen. Das wäre ein Traum, wenn ich ein zweites Mal im Leben eine Familie haben dürfte. Auch wenn ich bereits eine Familie hattet, dürft ihr bitte keine übertriebenen Ansprüche an mich haben. An der Leine laufen, Kommandos ausführen oder Stubenreinheit sind mir noch fremd. Aber ich verspreche, in meinem neuen Zuhause würde ich mir die größte Mühe geben, alles zu lernen. Wo sind die Menschen, denen ich mein Herz schenken darf und das diesmal für immer? Interesse geweckt? Wenn Sie Interesse an Chira haben, füllen Sie bitte unseren Interessentenbogen aus () oder schreiben Sie uns eine E-Mail an oder eine Nachricht über Facebook. Chira ist ausreisefertig und kann mit dem nächsten Transport nach Deutschland reisen. Unsere Hunde reisen legal mit Traces. Als Traces bezeichnet man das Datenbanksystem, mit dem der gesamte Tierverkehr innerhalb der EU überwacht wird. Die Hunde reisen kastriert (insofern alt genug), geimpft, gechipt und entwurmt aus und besitzen einen EU-Pass. Des Weiteren wird bei Hunden ab 12 Monaten vor der Ausreise ein Schnelltest auf folgende Mittelmeerkrankheiten durchgeführt: Borreliose, Anaplasmose, Ehrlichiose, Dirofilariose und Leishmaniose. Hilfe durch Patenschaft: Kirsten Z. hat die Patenschaft für Chira übernommen und sorgt somit für ein gefülltes Näpfchen. Vielen Dank im Namen der Hunde!

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Alfter

Shelter

Seelen für Seelchen e.V.

Living with Chira

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

Cared for by Seelen für Seelchen e.V. · Alfter Learn about Mixed Breed →

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About Chira

What life with Chira looks like

Chira is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Seelen für Seelchen e.V. in Alfter.

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.

Alfter, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Chira, answered.

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