Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Skippy (Vermittlungshilfe)

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Skippy lived his previous 11 years of life chained up. No fresh water, poor nutrition, no attention. Already chained as a puppy, he endured a life that was unworthy and cruel until Mena heard about him and took the little one to Patinhas Felizes! He was immediately taken to a vet, is already neutered, but unfortunately it turned out that he is suffering from heartworms. At 11 years old, treatment is not easy! We often lack the words! Skippy is a treasure! Despite being so poorly treated—his whole life—he loves people. Incredible how quickly animals can forgive! For Skippy, we are searching for a place of mercy. Whoever wishes to support Skippy or one of our other shelter companions, we are very grateful. We are thankful for any help! Or via PayPal:

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Skippy lebte die bisherigen 11 Jahre seines Lebens angekettet. Kein frisches Wasser, schlechte Ernährung, keine Beachtung. Schon als Welpchen an die Kette gezwungen, fristete er ein Dasein, das unwürdig und grausam war, bis Mena von ihm hörte und den Kleinen zu Patinhas Felizes holte! Er wurde sofort tierärztlich untersucht, ist bereits kastriert, aber leider stellte sich heraus, dass er an Herzwürmern erkrankt ist. Mit 11 Jahren keine leichte Behandlung! Uns fehlen oftmals die Worte! Skippy ist ein Goldschatz! Obwohl er so schlecht behandelt wurde - ein Leben lang - liebt er die Menschen. Unglaublich, wie schnell Tiere verzeihen können! Für Skippy suchen wir einen Gnadenplatz. Wer Skippy oder auch einen anderen unserer Schützlinge unterstützen möchte, sehr gerne. Wir sind für jede Hilfe dankbar! Oder per PayPaL :

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇩🇪Illingen

Shelter

Streetdogs Madeira e.V.

Living with Skippy (Vermittlungshilfe)

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Skippy (Vermittlungshilfe)

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Skippy (Vermittlungshilfe) is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Streetdogs Madeira e.V. in Illingen.

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

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Frequently asked

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