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Smilla (Yuma)

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Simona found Smilla with newborn puppies at the shelter. She couldn't pass by and took the family with her. Unfortunately, the puppies didn't make it, and Smilla was also in a very bad condition. She was most likely kept in a backyard as a breeding machine and when she got sick, she was disposed of at the shelter. Her udder is clearly developed from several pregnancies. Both eyes were severely inflamed, she had a "cherry eye" which was operated on in Romania, unfortunately, the tear duct and the optic nerve were irreparably damaged. We therefore decided to have the blind eye removed after she had recovered a bit and gained weight on the foster home in Germany. Now it is almost healed and Smilla can slowly move on to a new home. On her foster home, Smilla turns out to be a big cuddle bug, but she also demands her petting sometimes a bit persistently but friendly. She is almost housebroken and stays (so far in dog company) well alone. In the apartment, Smilla is extremely calm. She is uncertain to strangers but friendly. Interested parties should be aware that she may show breed-typical territorial behavior, even if it is not currently the case. One should keep an eye on this from the beginning and be willing to work on it with targeted training or operate a good management. Due to her past, Smilla brings her baggage with her. Since she has only met a little until her departure, she behaves very uncertainly outside and needs confident support and practice. So far, she has only experienced car rides to the vet, which is why this is not her favorite activity at the moment. But she does everything with it - even at the vet she is super nice. We are looking for a quiet home with a garden for Smilla with (molosser) experienced people. Cats are completely indifferent to her and a calm male dog of similar size is not a hindrance. Smilla doesn't necessarily need another female dog. She has no problems with dog encounters outside.

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Simona fand Smilla mit frisch geborenen Welpen in der Tötung. Sie konnte nicht vorbei gehen, und hat die Familie mitgenommen. Die Welpen haben es leider nicht geschafft, und auch Smilla war in einem sehr sehr schlechten Zustand. Sie wurde höchst wahrscheinlich in einem Hinterhof als Zuchtmaschiene gehalten und als sie krank wurde, in der Tötung entsorgt…Ihr Gesäuge ist deutlich ausgeprägt von mehreren Schwangerschaften. Beide Augen waren schwer entzündet, sie hatte ein „Cherry eye“ welches in Rumänien operiert wurde, leider wurde dabei er Tränenkanal und der Sehnerv irreparabel beschädigt. Wir habe uns daher entschieden, das blinde Auge entfernen zu lassen, nachdem sie sich in Deutschland auf der Pflegestelle etwas erholt hatte und auch zugenommen hat. Nun ist es fast abgeheilt und Smilla kann langsam in ein eigenes Zuhause weiterzeihen. Auf ihrer Pflegestelle, entpuppt sich Smilla als riesen Schmusebacke, fordert ihre Streicheleinheiten aber auch schonmal etwas penetrant aber freundlich ein. Sie ist fast stubenrein und bleibt (bis jetzt in Hundegesellschaft) gut alleine. In der Wohnung zeigt sich Smilla ausgesprochen ruhig. Fremden gegenüber ist sie unsicher bis freundlich. Interessenten sollte klar sein, das sie rassetypisches Territorialverhalten zeigen kann, auch wenn es aktuell noch nicht der Fall ist. Man sollte dies von Anfang an im Auge behalten und ggf. bereit sein daran mit gezieltem Training zu arbeiten oder ein gutes Management betreiben. Aufgrund ihrer Vergangenheit bringt Smilla ihr Päckchen mit. Da sie bis zur Ausreise nur wenig kennengelernt hat, verhält sie sich draußen noch sehr unsicher und braucht souveräne Unterstützung und Übung. Autofahrten hat sie bisher meist nur zum Tierarzt erlebt, was dazu führt, dass dies im Moment noch nicht zu ihrer Lieblingsbeschäftigung zählt. Sie macht aber alles mit – auch beim Tierarzt ist sie super lieb. Für Smilla suchen wir ein ruhiges Zuhause mit Garten bei (molosser-)erfahrenen Menschen. Katzen sind ihr komplett egal und ein ruhiger Rüde in ähnlicher Größe ist kein Hindernis. Eine andere Hündin braucht Smilla nicht unbedingt. Draußen hat sie keine Probleme mit Hundebegegnungen.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Hemer
Shelter
Friends for Life Germany e.V.
Living with Smilla (Yuma)
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
Cared for by Friends for Life Germany e.V. · HemerLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Smilla (Yuma) home

What you'll need for Smilla (Yuma) in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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  3. 03
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Smilla (Yuma)

What life with Smilla (Yuma) looks like

Smilla (Yuma) is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Friends for Life Germany e.V. in Hemer.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Smilla (Yuma), answered.

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