How do I contact the shelter about Sara?

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

Can I adopt Sara if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierfreunde Patras 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 Sara 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 Sara 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 Tierfreunde Patras e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sara 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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Sara

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Sara lives in a pension in Patras / GreeceVIDEOS AVAILABLE female dog/spayed born ca January 2020Size: ca 40 cm Update 27.10.2025: The cheerful, pretty Saramaus has been waiting so long for her people. Update 27.10.2025: Our colleagues report on Sara: Sara, the friendly and lively female dog, still lives in a dog pension in Patras. Despite the long time there, she has not lost her positive attitude and her love for people; she exudes boundless joy! She shares the kennel with two male dogs in the pension, showing that she is social with fellow animals and very adaptable. Sara only needs the right family that recognizes her friendliness and liveliness and offers her the love and patience she deserves. Update 27.10.2024: Our colleagues report on Sara: We have already seen Sara in Patras for the third time and honestly wonder - why??? Why does this little, cheerful nose not find a home? Sara is simply full of joy, and with her, every home will surely become more fun, her tail never stops wagging. Sara is compatible with fellow animals and open to people. We are so hopeful that she will soon be seen by someone! Update 10.10.23Our colleagues report on Sara: Sara is a super nice, cheerful female dog! She gets along with female dogs and male dogs and simply exudes pure joy. Her tail is in constant motion due to excitement. Breed-wise, she might develop a prey drive, but she certainly makes up for it with her charm :). WHAT HAS HAPPENED SO FAR:Sara is a Greek spay that falls into the bracken breed category. She was found severely emaciated in a province of Patras. Animal welfare workers suspect she was released by a hunter there. Sara was taken to the vet, spayed, and then housed at the city shelter in Patras. Maria describes the female dog as an angel on four legs, social with fellow animals, very loving, and calm. She also runs well on a leash. Upon her intake, Sara was already spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and came with an EU pet passport. Gets along with other dogs.

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Sara lebt in einer Pension in Patras / GriechenlandVIDEOS VORHANDEN Hündin/kastriertgeb. ca Januar 2020Grösse : ca 40 cm Update 27.10.2025: Die fröhliche, hübsche Saramaus wartet schon so lange auf ihre Menschen. Update 27.10.2025:Unsere Kolleginnen berichten über Sara: Sara, die freundliche und aufgeweckte Hündin, lebt immer noch in einer Hundepension in Patras. Trotz der langen Zeit dort, hat sie nichts von ihrer positiven Einstellung und ihrer Liebe zu Menschen verloren, sie sprüht förmlich vor Lebensfreude! Sie teilt den Zwinger mit zwei Rüden in der Pension, was zeigt, dass sie sozial mit Artgenossen und sehr anpassungsfähig ist. Sara benötigt nur die richtige Familie, die ihre Freundlichkeit und Aufgewecktheit erkennt und ihr die Liebe und Geduld bietet, die sie verdient. Update 27.10.2024:Unsere Kolleginnen berichten über Sara:Sara haben wir bereits zum dritten mal in Patras gesehen und fragen uns ganz ehrlich - wieso??? Wieso findet diese kleine, fröhliche Nase kein Zuhause? Sara ist einfach nur gute Laune, mit ihr zieht mit Sicherheit jede Menge Spaß ins Haus, ihre Rute steht niemals still. Sara ist verträglich mit Artgenossen und offen Menschen gegenüber. Wir drücken ihr so sehr die Daumen, dass sie bald von jemanden gesehen wird! Update 10.10.23Unsere Kolleginnen berichten über Sara:Sara ist eine supernette, fröhliche Hündin! Sie verträgt sich mit Hündinnen und Rüden und versprüht einfach nur pure Freude. Ihre Rute ist im Dauereinsatz vor lauter Begeisterung. Rassebedingt kann sie vielleicht einen Jagdtrieb entwickeln, aber so, wie wir sie kennengelernt haben, macht sie den mit ihrem Charme sicherlich wett :) WAS BISHER GESCHAH:Sara ist ein griechischer Gekas, welche in die Rasseunterteilung der Bracken fallen. Sie wurde völlig abgemagert in einer Provinz von Patras gefunden.Die Tierschützer vermuten, dass sie von einem Jäger dort ausgesetzt wurde. Sara wurde zum Tierarzt gebracht, kastriert und anschließend im städtischen Shelter von Patras untergebracht. Maria beschreibt die Hündin als einen Engel auf vier Pfoten, verträglich mit Artgenossen, sehr lieb und ruhig. Sie läuft auch gut an der Leine. Bei ihrer Einreise ist Sara bereits kastriert, geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt und bringt einen eigenen EU-Heimtierausweis mit.

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Ratingen

Shelter

Tierfreunde Patras e.V.

Living with Sara

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Tierfreunde Patras e.V. · Ratingen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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About Sara

What life with Sara looks like

Sara is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierfreunde Patras e.V. in Ratingen.

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 Sara, answered.

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