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Tessa

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

January 2017 | 50cm | 19kg | Rhodos Animal Shelter Tessa is a wonderful dog who is looking for a calm and loving home. Her gentle nature and ability to slowly adapt to new situations make her a perfect companion for people who value a relaxed and harmonious coexistence. Initially, she needs some time to warm up. But once she has built up trust, she enjoys the attention and cuddles from people. Tessa gets along well with other dogs; she is currently living with our Tara and they get on very well. This shows that she is socially compatible and could also be happy in a household with multiple dogs. PAW HEROES e.V. Email: © 2022 PAW HEROES e.V. – All Rights Reserved.

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* Januar 2017 | 50cm | 19kg | Tierheim Rhodos Tessa ist eine wunderbare Hündin, die auf der Suche nach einem ruhigen und liebevollen Zuhause ist. Ihre sanftmütige Art und ihre Fähigkeit, sich langsam an neue Situationen anzupassen, machen sie zu einem perfekten Begleiter für Menschen, die ein entspanntes und harmonisches Zusammenleben schätzen. Anfangs benötigt sie etwas Zeit, um aufzutauen. Hat sie aber einmal Vertrauen aufgebaut, genießt sie die Zuwendung und Streicheleinheiten von Menschen. Tessa kommt gut mit anderen Hunden aus, sie lebt momentan mit unserer Tara zusammen und beide verstehen sich sehr gut. Das zeigt, dass sie sozial verträglich ist und auch in einem Mehrhundehaushalt glücklich sein könnte. PAW HEROES e.V. E-Mail: © 2022 PAW HEROES e.V. – All Rights Reserved.

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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
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Bringing Tessa home

What you'll need for Tessa 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
    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
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    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
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    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 Tessa

What life with Tessa looks like

Tessa is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at og:image in Germany.

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 Tessa, answered.

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