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Violetta

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 20 years

If one were to open Violettas cage door and have her new primary caregiver standing before her, she would likely jump right onto their arm. Violetta would love to travel … finally into a beautiful, cozy, dog-friendly home with loving, understanding people. Her new family, her new person, would likely need to be extremely understanding because she would make it easy. She would enjoy cuddles, love, and affection and give back a lot of joy and love. The animal shelter where she has lived for almost three years is not the right place for Violetta. She is highly people-oriented and playful, but in her cage, she cannot fully express it. So she jumps from doghouse roof to doghouse roof in her cage to show her joy when she is given just a little bit of attention. What if she received the full attention and affection of a person or a family? Simply wonderful… Nothing is known about Violettas origins. She is a story among many dog stories in a huge animal shelter. It is remarkable that she has not given up despite the years in the animal shelter and still radiates pure joy and enthusiasm. It seems as though she holds unshaken hope that "out there" someone will see her and finally show her what a beautiful dog life is and how it feels. A home with a small garden would be a dream for Violetta: for running and playing. She would adapt to a new living situation with a family with slightly older children, a couple, or a single person. Some time and patience for adjustment will be needed after the years in the cage… and of course, loving and consistent training and upbringing to ensure the best possible coexistence. She accepts a leash, but she lacks the running exercise. A dog learns a lifetime, just as its person. © 2006-2024 by animal welfare association Europa e.V.

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Würde man Violettas Zwingertür öffnen und ihre neue Bezugsperson stünde davor, würde sie ihr vermutlich direkt auf den Arm springen. Violetta möchte so gerne reisen … endlich in ein schönes, gemütliches, hundefreundliches Zuhause bei lieben, verständnisvollen Menschen. Überaus verständnisvoll muss ihre neue Familie, ihr neuer Mensch vermutlich gar nicht sein, denn sie wird es ihr/ihm leicht machen. Sie wird Streicheleinheiten, Liebe und Zuneigung genießen und ganz viel Freude und Liebe zurückgeben. Das Tierheim, in dem sie seit fast drei Jahren lebt, ist überhaupt nicht der richtige Ort für Violetta. Sie ist überaus menschenbezogen und verspielt, was sie in ihrem Zwinger nicht ausleben kann. So springt sie von Hundehüttendach zu Hundehüttendach in ihrem Zwinger, um ihre Freude zu zeigen, wenn man ihr nur etwas Aufmerksamkeit schenkt. Wie wäre es erst, wenn sie die ganze Aufmerksamkeit und Zuneigung eines Menschen bzw. einer Familie bekommen würde? Einfach nur großartig… Über Violettas Herkunft ist nichts bekannt. Sie ist ein Schicksal unter ganz vielen Hundeschicksalen in einem riesigen Tierheim. Es ist so bemerkenswert, dass sie trotz der Jahre im Tierheim, nicht aufgegeben hat und pure Freude und Lebenslust ausstrahlt. Es ist, als hätte sie die ungetrübte Hoffnung, dass „da draußen“ jemand ist, der sie sieht und ihr endlich zeigt, wie ein schönes Hundeleben ist und wie es sich anfühlt. Ein Zuhause mit einem kleinen Garten wäre ein Traum für Violetta: zum Rennen und Spielen. Sie wird sich der neuen Lebenssituation bei einer Familie mit etwas größeren Kindern, einem Paar oder einer Einzelperson anpassen. Etwas Zeit und Geduld zum Eingewöhnen wird sie brauchen, nach den Jahren im Zwinger… und natürlich liebevoll-konsequentes Training und Erziehung, damit das Zusammenleben bestmöglich gelingt. Eine Leine akzeptiert sie, allerdings fehlt ihr das Lauftraining. Wie und wo auch? Ein Hund lernt ein Leben lang, ebenso wie sein Mensch. © 2006-2026 by Tierschutzverein Europa e.V. - All rights reserved

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 20 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
Living with Violetta
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Europa · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Violetta home

What you'll need for Violetta 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 Violetta

What life with Violetta looks like

Violetta is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

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 Violetta, answered.

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