How do I contact the shelter about Shira?

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

Can I adopt Shira if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hope for Future 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 Shira 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 Shira 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 Hope for Future e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Shira 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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Shira

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Shira, born approximately 2016, approximately 50cm shoulder height, in the shelter since 2018. Shira has lived in the shelter for many years and is anxious, but not panicked. She currently does not like to be touched. She currently lives freely in Kennel Number 4. Unfortunately, the shelter stress is taking a toll on her condition, so Shira urgently needs a home where she can relax. We wish for her a home with empathetic and experienced people who can show her what a good dog life is without time pressure or expectations. It should be okay if she never wants to go for a walk or cuddle like a normal dog. Maybe she will be good for one or more positive surprises. At least a confident first dog, as well as a securely fenced garden with direct access to the house are basic requirements. Since Shira has poor placement chances, we would be very happy if someone would take a sponsorship for her. Currently still in Romania, may travel if a home is found. Vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies + basic immunization) chipped; tested with 4D Snaptest (Lyme disease, heartworm, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis) spayed compatible with conspecifics The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page:

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09/2024 Futterpatenschaft: - Tierarztpatenschaft: - Shira, geboren ca. 2016, ca. 50cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 2018 Shira lebt schon seit vielen Jahren im Shelter und ist ängstlich, aber nicht panisch. Sie mag im Moment nur nicht angefasst werden. Aktuell lebt sie frei in Kennel Nummer 4. Leider zehrt der Shelterstress sehr an ihrer Verfassung, daher braucht Shira dringend ein Zuhause in dem sie zur Ruhe kommen kann. Wir wünschen uns für sie ein Zuhause bei einfühlsamen und erfahrenen Menschen, die ihr in Ruhe und ohne Zeitdruck oder Erwartungshaltung zeigen, was ein gutes Hundeleben ist. Es sollte okay sein, wenn sie nie wie ein normaler Hund Gassi gehen oder kuscheln will. Vielleicht ist sie dann für die eine oder andere positive Überraschung gut. Mindestens ein souveräner Ersthund, sowie ein sicher eingezäunter Garten mit direktem Zugang zum Haus sind Grundvoraussetzungen. Da Shira nur schlechte Vermittlungschancen hat, würden wir uns sehr freuen, wenn jemand eine Patenschaft für sie übernimmt. aktuell noch in Rumänien, darf ausreisen, wenn sie ein Zuhause gefunden hat geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut + Grundimmunisierung) gechipt; getestet mit 4 D Snaptest (Borreliose, Herzwurm, Ehrlichiose, Anaplasmose) kastriert verträglich mit Artgenossen Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Hope for Future e.V.

Living with Shira

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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About Shira

What life with Shira looks like

Shira is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

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 Shira, answered.

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