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Sheela

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 14 years

Seniorin sucht Altersruhesitz Unsere liebe Sheela kam in einem sehr schlechten Zustand zu uns ins Tierheim. Sie war stark verwahrlost und litt unter schweren Haut- und Ohrenentzündungen. Dank intensiver Pflege und medizinischer Versorgung hat sie alles gut überstanden, und ist nun bereit für einen neuen Lebensabschnitt. Sheela ist eine freundliche, menschenbezogene Hündin mit dem typischen Schäferhund-Charakter – aufmerksam, loyal und durchaus „gesprächig“. Trotz ihres Alters ist sie noch gerne unterwegs und erstaunlich mobil, auch wenn die Länge der Spaziergänge inzwischen etwas von ihrer Tagesform abhängt. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie grundsätzlich verträglich. Altersbedingt funktionieren ihre Augen und Ohren nicht mehr ganz so gut, doch davon lässt sich Sheela nicht unterkriegen. Ihr einziges großes Manko ist ihre Inkontinenz, die sich nun altersbedingt eingestellt hat. Für Sheela wünschen wir uns ein entspanntes und liebevolles Zuhause, in dem sie ihren Lebensabend genießen darf. Auch eine dauerhafte Pflegestelle käme für sie in Frage. Allgemeine Interessentenanfrage:

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇩🇪Ettlingen
Shelter
Tierheim Ettlingen
Living with Sheela
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Sheela home

What you'll need for Sheela 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
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    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 Sheela

What life with Sheela looks like

Sheela is a medium-sized senior german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Ettlingen in Ettlingen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Sheela, answered.

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