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Simona

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Simona is the bravest of the four beautiful siblings Ina, Marco and Jesse. While the others are still holding back, she boldly takes the first step. She is about 55 cm tall, curious and open – and she lets herself be touched and stroked. A young female dog who senses that closeness can be something good. She was rescued together with her siblings as a puppy. Since then she has been waiting in the shelter – safe since her very first day of life. But this also means that Simona knows nothing beyond the shelter. No walks, no streets, no people who are there just for her. To keep her friendliness, Simona urgently needs a foster home or a forever home now. A place where her courage can grow. A daily life that shows her that trust is worth it. People who explain the world to her – patiently, lovingly and without pressure. Simona has so much to offer: courage, friendliness and the wish to belong. Now all that's missing is someone who recognizes her heart and gives her the chance she deserves. Visit update 20.08.: Simona let strangers stroke her too! That is really wonderful. To keep it that way, a quick move to an experienced foster home would be really important. A place where she can settle in peacefully. Simona is neutered and will be vaccinated, chipped, and placed with a protection contract after a positive pre-check. General note about our animals: Our dogs in Romania are visited regularly so that we can continually reassess their behavior and development. These personal impressions help us greatly in presenting each individual dog as accurately as possible. However, we would like to point out that a dog in a new environment – with new people, new routines and new impressions – may show itself differently. This is completely normal and part of any process of change. Many dogs even open up faster at home and show sides that were not visible at the shelter. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but they are not a guarantee of any particular behavior in a new environment. They are meant to provide guidance and show how the dog presents itself at the shelter – and what potential lies within it. We are convinced that with patience, understanding and a loving environment, every dog can find its way and continue to develop positively.

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Simona ist die Tapferste unter den vier wunderschönen Geschwistern Ina, Marco und Jesse. Während die anderen noch abwarten, macht sie mutig den ersten Schritt. Sie ist etwa 55 cm groß, neugierig, offen – und sie lässt sich anfassen und streicheln. Eine junge Hündin, die spürt, dass Nähe etwas Schönes sein kann.Gerettet wurde sie gemeinsam mit ihren Geschwistern im Welpenalter. Seitdem wartet sie im Shelter – seit ihrem allerersten Lebenstag in Sicherheit. Doch genau das bedeutet auch: Simona kennt nichts außer dem Shelter. Keine Spaziergänge, keine Straßen, keine Menschen, die nur für sie da sind.Damit ihre Freundlichkeit bleibt und braucht Simona jetzt dringend eine Pflegestelle oder ein Zuhause. Einen Ort, an dem ihr Mut wachsen darf. Einen Alltag, der ihr zeigt, dass Vertrauen sich lohnt. Menschen, die ihr die Welt erklären – geduldig, liebevoll und ohne Druck.Simona bringt so viel mit: Mut, Freundlichkeit und den Wunsch, dazuzugehören. Jetzt fehlt nur noch jemand, der ihr Herz erkennt und ihr die Chance gibt, die sie verdient.Update Besuch 20.08.: Simona ließ sich auch von Fremden streicheln! Das ist wirklich toll. Damit Simona das so bleibt, wäre eine schnelle Ausreise auf eine erfahrene Pflegestelle wirklich wichtige. Ein Plätzchen, wo sie in Ruhe ankommen kann. Simona ist kastriert, geimpft, gechippt und wird nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag über Vierbeiner in Not e.V. vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Simona
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Simona home

What you'll need for Simona 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 Simona

What life with Simona looks like

Simona is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

A young 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Simona, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Simona?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Vierbeiner in Not e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Simona on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Simona if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Vierbeiner in Not 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Simona 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 Simona 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 Vierbeiner in Not e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Simona 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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