How do I contact the shelter about Sissy?

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

Can I adopt Sissy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierrettung Portugal 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 Sissy 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 Sissy 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 Tierrettung Portugal e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sissy 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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Sissy

Mixed Breed · Female

Sissy is a young, already fully grown female dog with an especially gentle nature. Initially she approaches new people cautiously and needs a moment to gain trust. But behind her uncertainty lies an incredibly sweet and loving little mouse. With some patience Sissy blossoms more and more and shows how much she enjoys the closeness of her humans. She is looking for a home where she can take time at her own pace to arrive and get to know the world. With her manageable size of about 43 cm Sissy would be the perfect companion for people who want to give a sensitive dog a chance. Who wins her heart gets a loyal friend for life. Please only serious inquiries Sissy could chip, vaccinate, spay, test for Leishmaniasis and MMK with the next possible transport as well as leave with a valid EU passport. A deposit of €490 and an advance check are necessary.

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Sissy ist eine junge, bereits ausgewachsene Hündin mit einem besonders sanften Wesen. Anfangs begegnet sie neuen Menschen noch etwas vorsichtig und braucht einen kleinen Moment, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Doch hinter ihrer Unsicherheit steckt eine unglaublich süße und liebe Maus. Mit etwas Geduld blüht Sissy immer mehr auf und zeigt, wie gerne sie die Nähe ihrer Menschen genießt. Sie sucht ein Zuhause, in dem man ihr die Zeit gibt, in ihrem eigenen Tempo anzukommen und die Welt kennenzulernen. Mit ihrer handlichen Größe von etwa 43 cm wäre Sissy die perfekte Begleiterin für Menschen, die einer sensiblen Hündin eine Chance geben möchten. Wer ihr Herz gewinnt, bekommt eine treue Freundin fürs Leben. Bitte nur ernst gemeinte Anfragen Sissy könnte mit dem nächstmöglichen Transport gechipt, geimpft, kastriert, auf Leishmaniose und MMK getestet sowie mit einem gültigen EU-Pass ausreisen. Eine Schutzgebühr von 490 € sowie eine Vorkontrolle sind notwendig.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Mühlheim am Main

Shelter

Tierrettung Portugal e.V.

Living with Sissy

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Tierrettung Portugal e.V. · Mühlheim am Main Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Sissy home

What you'll need for Sissy in week one.

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About Sissy

What life with Sissy looks like

Sissy is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierrettung Portugal e.V. in Mühlheim am Main.

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.

Mühlheim am Main, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sissy, answered.

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