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Silvy

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

May 2017 | 50cm | 21kg | Animal Shelter on Rhodes This loving dog is about 7 years old and is looking for a warm home where she can finally relax. Silvy has spent many years in the animal shelter and is therefore initially a bit shy. But don't worry! Once she gets to know you, she will show her whole sweet nature and become a loyal and open companion. Weighing about 21-22 kilograms and with a shoulder height of about 50 cm, Silvy is a medium-sized dog who gets along well with other dogs. Her calm character makes her an ideal companion for relaxed walks and cozy evenings on the couch. If you have a heart for gentle souls and would like to give Silvy a chance at a loving home, please contact us! She is looking forward to letting you into her life and experiencing many beautiful moments together. PAW HEROES e.V. Email: © 2022 PAW HEROES e.V. – All Rights Reserved.

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*Mai 2017 | 50cm | 21kg | Tierheim auf Rhodos Diese liebevolle Hündin ist etwa 7 Jahre alt und sucht ein warmes Zuhause, in dem sie endlich zur Ruhe kommen kann. Silvy hat viele Jahre im Tierheim verbracht und ist daher anfangs etwas schüchtern. Doch keine Sorge! Sobald sie dich besser kennt, zeigt sie ihr ganzes, süßes Wesen und wird zu einer treuen und offenen Begleiterin. Mit einem Gewicht von etwa 21-22 Kilogramm und einer Schulterhöhe von etwa 50 cm ist Silvy eine mittelgroße Hündin, die sich gut mit anderen Hunden versteht. Ihr ruhiger Charakter macht sie zu einer idealen Gefährtin für entspannte Spaziergänge und gemütliche Abende auf der Couch. Wenn du ein Herz für sanfte Seelen hast und Silvy die Chance auf ein liebevolles Zuhause geben möchtest, dann melde dich bei uns! Sie freut sich darauf, dich in ihr Leben zu lassen und gemeinsam viele schöne Momente zu erleben. PAW HEROES e.V. E-Mail: © 2022 PAW HEROES e.V. – All Rights Reserved.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
og:image
Cared for by og:image · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Silvy home

What you'll need for Silvy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Silvy

What life with Silvy looks like

Silvy is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at og:image in Germany.

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 Silvy, answered.

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