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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

My name is Moroccan and means "the Beautiful". If you look closely at my pictures, you will see that the name was very fitting 8 years ago. My family used to spend the cold winter months in Morocco and found me there as a puppy at 8 years old. They took me home and since then I have been happily living with my owner and mistress in Altdorf. What no one could imagine has now happened. Both my owner and mistress have become too weak to go for walks with me anymore. This makes me infinitely sad, because I love both of them very much; nevertheless, we sincerely wish that I can get a second chance at a new home. I am looking for patient people who can help me get over my grief. I currently have a few extra pounds on my ribs and need more walks. Children should be at least 15 years old. I ride in the car and also don't mind waiting alone. It will probably take a while before I get over the loss, therefore I would like to move into your family as a single dog. It is getting critical for me and my mistress and owner. The only person who has walked with me so far now needs a knee operation. It would be important for all of us to find an older, experienced walker in Altdorf who could walk with me at least occasionally. Perhaps I can stay with my beloved people for a longer time this way. You cannot imagine what this would mean for me and my family. We don't know what to do anymore and are asking for your help. Of course, I am still looking for a permanent home, until this is found, I will continue to live with my people. Please, please help us.

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Mein Name ist marokkanisch und bedeutet “die Schöne”. Wenn Ihr genau meine Bilder anseht, werdet Ihr feststellen, das der Name vor 8 Jahren sehr passend gewählt wurde. Meine Familie verbrachte die kalten Wintermonate früher in Marokko und fand mich von 8 Jahren dort als Welpe. Sie nahmen mich mit nach Hause und seitdem lebe ich glücklich mit meinem Herrchen und Frauchen in Altdorf. Was sich niemand vorstellen konnte, ist jetzt eingetroffen. Beide, Herrchen und Frauchen sind zu gebrechlich geworden, um noch mit mir spazieren gehen zu können. Es macht mich unendlich traurig, denn ich liebe die beiden sehr; trotzdem wünschen wir uns von Herzen, dass ich noch eine zweite Chance auf ein neues Zuhause erhalte. Für mich werden geduldige Menschen gesucht, die mir über meine Trauer hinweghelfen. Ich habe derzeit ein paar Pfunde zuviel auf den Rippen und müsste mehr Gassigehen. Kinder sollten schon mindestens 15 Jahre alt sein. Im Auto fahre ich mit und auch alleine zu warten macht mir nichts aus. Es wird sicher eine ganze Weile dauern, bis ich den Verlust verschmerzt habe, daher möchte ich gerne als Einzelhund in Eure Familie umziehen. Langsam wird es kritisch für mich und mein Frauchen und Herrchen. Jetzt braucht der einzige Mensch, der bisher mit mir spazieren gegangen ist, ein Knieoperation. Es wäre für uns alle wichtig, einen älteren erfahrenen Gassigeher in Altdorf zu finden, der wenigstens ab und zu mit mir spazieren gehen könnte. Vielleicht kann ich dadurch noch längere Zeit bei meinen geliebten Menschen bleiben. Ihr könnt Euch nicht vorstellen, was es für mich und meine Familie bedeuten würde. Wir wissen uns keinen Rat mehr und bitten um Eure Hilfe. Natürlich suche ich weiterhin ein festes Zuhause für immer, ab bis sich dies gefunden hat, lebe ich nach wie vor bei meinen Leuten. Bitte, bitte helft uns.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
Living with Souina
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Bringing Souina home

What you'll need for Souina 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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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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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Souina

What life with Souina looks like

Souina is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

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 Souina, answered.

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