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Ursa

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 10 years

Traits: gentle, friendly, and people-oriented Suitable for: People with dog experience Weight: approx. 40 kg Location: Casa Esperanza (Portugal) "Ursa" – a brave female dog seeks support "Ursa" is a sweet Shepherd mix, born in 2016. When she came to our animal advocate Lucia at Casa Esperanza, she was in a shocking condition. Both ears were severely infected, she suffered from intense pain, and she had barely any joy left in her life. But Lucia did not give up on her. With a great deal of patience, loving care, and veterinary treatment, "Ursa's" path back to life began. Today, thanks to the treatments and care, she is doing well again – her eyes shine once more, and she shows how much love she has to give. "Ursa" currently lives in the outdoor area of the Casa Esperanza shelter. Lucia continues to look after her with touching devotion, but "Ursa" will also need ongoing medical care and regular, good-quality food in the future to stay healthy and stable. 🐾 That is why "Ursa" is looking for loving people who would like to support her through a sponsorship. With a small monthly donation, you can help secure her veterinary care and food costs over the long term. Every contribution – no matter how small – is a sign of love and hope for "Ursa." ♥ Who would like to support Ursa? With your sponsorship, you give "Ursa" security and help ensure she can continue to be well cared for, medically looked after, and lovingly nurtured. Who would like to help this wonderful dog stay healthy and happy? 🐾 Thank you on behalf of "Ursa" and Casa Esperanza!

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Eigenschaften: lieb, freundlich und menschenbezogen Geeignet für: Personen mit Hundeerfahrung Gewicht: ca. 40 kg Aufenthaltsort: Casa Esperanza (Portugal) „Ursa“ – eine tapfere Hündin sucht Unterstützung „Ursa“ ist eine liebe Schäferhund-Mischlingshündin, geboren im Jahr 2016. Als sie zu unserer Tierschützerin Lucia von Casa Esperanza kam, war sie in einem erschütternden Zustand. Beide Ohren waren schlimm erkrankt, sie litt unter starken Schmerzen und hatte kaum noch Lebensfreude. Doch Lucia gab sie nicht auf. Mit viel Geduld, liebevoller Zuwendung und tierärztlicher Versorgung begann „Ursas“ Weg zurück ins Leben. Heute geht es ihr dank der Behandlungen und Fürsorge wieder gut – ihre Augen leuchten wieder und sie zeigt, wie viel Liebe in ihr steckt. Aktuell lebt „Ursa“ im Außenbereich der Auffangstation Casa Esperanza. Lucia kümmert sich weiterhin rührend um sie, doch „Ursa“ benötigt auch zukünftig medizinische Betreuung sowie regelmäßiges, gutes Futter, um gesund und stabil zu bleiben. 🐾 Daher sucht „Ursa“ liebe Menschen, die sie mit einer Patenschaft unterstützen möchten. Mit einer kleinen monatlichen Spende hilfst du, ihre tierärztliche Versorgung sowie die Futterkosten dauerhaft zu sichern. Jeder Beitrag – egal wie klein – ist ein Zeichen von Liebe und Hoffnung für „Ursa“. ♥ Wer möchte Ursa unterstützen? Mit deiner Patenschaft schenkst du „Ursa“ Sicherheit und hilfst dabei, dass sie weiterhin gut versorgt, medizinisch betreut und liebevoll umsorgt werden kann. Wer möchte dieser wundervollen Hündin helfen, weiterhin gesund und glücklich zu bleiben? 🐾 Danke im Namen von „Ursa“ und Casa Esperanza!

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Altfraunhofen

Shelter

Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V.

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About Ursa

What life with Ursa looks like

Ursa is a large senior german shepherd dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. in Altfraunhofen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Altfraunhofen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ursa, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ursa?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ursa on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ursa if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pfotenhilfe Portugal 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ursa 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 Ursa 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 Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ursa 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.