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Ursa

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 10 years

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.
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. · AltfraunhofenLearn about German Shepherd

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Bringing Ursa home

What you'll need for Ursa 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 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. 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 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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.
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