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Zeta

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Breed: mixed breed, will likely be medium-sized. Compatibility with others: Gets along well with other dogs and cats; no hunting instinct so far. Current location: foster home with Patras (Greece) Reason for listing: Found dog. The little Zeta was found in the mountains in the mud with her sister (already rehomed). Despite her difficult start in life, she is puppy-like playful and likes everything and everyone. She can be rehomed well with a family with children or also as a second dog. Since she knows nothing yet, dog training classes should be attended in any case. For inquiries about the little mouse, please contact via email or WhatsApp:

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Rasse: Mischling, wird vermutlich mittelgroß Verträglichkeit: Gut mit anderen Hunden und Katzen verträglich; bis jetzt kein Jagdinstinkt. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Pflegestelle bei Patras (Griechenland) Abgabegrund: Fundhund Die kleine Zeta wurde zusammen mit ihrer Schwester (bereits vermittelt) in den Bergen im Matsch gefunden. Trotz ihres schweren Startes ins Leben ist sie Welpentypisch verspielt und mag alles und jeden. Sie kann gut in eine Familie mit Kindern oder auch als Zweithund vermittelt werden. Da sie noch nichts kennt sollte in jedem Fall eine gute Hundeschule besucht werden. Bei Interesse an der kleinen Maus Kontakt bitte über E-Mail oder WhatsApp an:

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Zeta
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. · LeichlingenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Zeta home

What you'll need for Zeta 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 Zeta

What life with Zeta looks like

Zeta is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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.

Leichlingen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zeta, answered.

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