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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Sting needs time to trust a human. He doesn't like being tied up or on a leash. It seems to remind him of something that scares him! But since he's been in the office with the crew of the animal shelter and they've started training him to go on a leash, his behavior has improved incredibly quickly! He's already looking forward to going for walks again! What a sweet little guy! With Mara from the animal shelter Vasco Gil, he snuggles and feels safe. He learns to trust when given the time. If you'd like to support Sting or one of our other shelter animals, we'd be very grateful! Or you can donate via PayPal:

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Sting braucht Zeit um einen Menschen zu vertrauen. Er mag es nicht angebunden zu sein und auch keine Leine. Sie scheint ihn an etwas zu erinnern, was ihm Angst macht! Seit er aber im Office mit der Crew des Tierheims sein darf und man mit ihm etwas trainiert an der Leine zu gehen, hat sich sein Verhalten unglaublich schnell gebessert! Er freut sich schon, wenn´s wieder zum Spazieren raus geht! Ein so liebes Kerlchen! Mit Mara aus dem Tierheim Vasco Gil schmust er und fühlt sich bei ihr sicher. Er lernt zu vertrauen, wenn man ihm die Zeit dazu gibt. Wer Sting oder auch einen anderen unserer Schützlinge unterstützen möchte, sehr gerne. Wir sind für jede Hilfe dankbar! Oder per PayPaL :

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Illingen
Shelter
Streetdogs Madeira e.V.
Living with Sting
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Streetdogs Madeira e.V. · IllingenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sting home

What you'll need for Sting 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 Sting

What life with Sting looks like

Sting is a small 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. 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 Sting, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sting?
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 Sting on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sting 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Sting 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 Sting 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 Sting 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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