How do I contact the shelter about Tina?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Hamburg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Tina if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Hamburg 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 Tina 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 Tina 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 Tierheim Hamburg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tina 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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Tina

Chihuahua · Female · Young · 3 years

Tina came to our care as a stray dog. The dog was apparently abandoned with a bag. Now we are looking for a loving forever home for this young dog. Initially, Tina is uncertain and needs a lot of time to warm up. Once the ice is broken, she is very affectionate and wants to follow her owner everywhere. Strangers who enter our station are initially barked at loudly and then sniffed out of curiosity. If they then reach out to greet Tina, she prefers to quickly run away. At our shelter, Tina can run with a dog group with males and females of her size and also likes to play with them. Outside on a leash, she is quite rowdy with other dogs and overcompensates her insecurities with teasing and loud barking. In such situations, we are looking for people who can give Tina security and take control away from her, so it is easier for her to take a relaxed walk. Regular grooming should also be taken care of: when she arrived at our shelter, Tina had some matted fur behind her ears. Would you like to give Tina a caring home and take away her insecurity? Then please send your completed self-assessment to (for the address, JavaScript must be enabled)! 02.09.2026 (hks)

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- freundlich zu Bezugspersonen, Vorsicht bei Fremden - unsicher & temperamentvoll - braucht ein kinderloses Zuhause Ich bin schon so gut wie vermittelt. Bitte nicht mehr bewerben! (04.09.2026) Tina kam als Fundhündin in unsere Obhut. Zusammen mit einer Tasche wurde die Hündin augenscheinlich ausgesetzt. Nun dürfen wir für die noch junge Vierbeinerin ein schönes Für-Immer-Zuhause suchen. Anfangs ist Tina unsicher und braucht viel Zeit zum auftauen. Ist das Eis erst einmal gebrochen, zeigt sie sich sehr anhänglich und möchte ihrer Bezugsperson am liebsten überall hin folgen. Fremde Personen, die unsere Station betreten, werden vorerst lautstark verbellt und danach interessiert beschnüffelt. Strecken diese dann die Hand nach Tina aus, um sie zu begrüßen, sucht sie lieber schnell das Weite. Bei uns kann Tina in einer Hundegruppe mit Rüden und Hündinnen ihrer Größenklasse mitlaufen und spielt auch gerne mit diesen. Draußen an der Leine ist sie anderen Hunden gegenüber recht ungestüm und überspielt ihre Unsicherheiten mit Terz und lautem Gebell. Wir suchen daher Menschen, die Tina Sicherheit geben und ihr die Kontrolle abnehmen, damit es ihr leichter fällt, eine entspannte Gassirunde zu drehen. Auch auf regelmäßige Fellpflege sollte geachtet werden: Bei ihrer Ankunft bei uns hatte Tina einige Verfilzungen hinter den Ohren.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Tierheim Hamburg

Living with Tina

✓Good with kids

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Listed 1 week ago

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About Tina

What life with Tina looks like

Tina is a small young adult chihuahua dog waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

An young 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.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tina, answered.

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