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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

General Name: Sheila Gender: female Dog neutered: no Born approximately: January 2022 Size approximately: 55cm Accommodation: Shelter in Sighetu since summer 2022 Sponsors: Cosima Reserved: no Character Sheila shows herself in the public animal shelter very friendly towards other dogs and people. She is curious and likes to explore the surroundings. She gets along well with other animals in the public animal shelter. Compatibility with other animals can be tested with cats. Past Nothing is known about her past. She was brought to the animal shelter as a puppy by the dog catchers. She probably comes from the street or was left there. Notes The parent animals are unknown, so no information can be given about the included breeds.

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Allgemein Name: Sheila Geschlecht: Hündin Kastriert: nein Geboren ca. : Januar 2022 Größe ca. : 55cm Aufenthaltsort: Shelter in Sighetu seit Sommer 2022 Paten: Cosima reserviert: nein Charakter Sheila zeigt sich im öffentlichen Tierheim sehr freundlich gegenüber anderen Hunden und Menschen. Sie ist neugierig und erkundet gerne die Umgebung. Mit Artgenossen im öffentlichen Tierheim verträgt sie sich gut. Verträglichkeit mit Katzen kann getestet werden. Vergangenheit Über die Vergangenheit ist uns nichts bekannt. Sie wurde als Welpe von den Hundefängern ins Tierheim gebracht. Vermutlich kommt sie von der Straße oder wurde dort ausgesetzt. Hinweise Die Elterntiere sind nicht bekannt, sodass zu den enthaltenen Rassen keine Auskunft gegeben werden kann.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Dorsten
Shelter
Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V.
Living with Sheila
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sheila home

What you'll need for Sheila 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 Sheila

What life with Sheila looks like

Sheila is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. in Dorsten.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Sheila, answered.

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