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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Zoitsa – a small survival artist seeks her miracle Zoitsa had a tough start in life. Abandoned and completely terrified, she wandered in a ditch beside a main road. Our Greek animal welfare officers suspect she was left there – alone in a world far too large and daunting for her. Now, the shy young puppy is safe in a foster home in Greece. There, she blossoms a little more each day. Typical of a young puppy, she is playful, curious, and is slowly discovering her surroundings. She gets along well with other dogs, but she can also be young-puppyishly distant – here, loving, consistent training is required. Zoitsa is likely to be very insecure and reserved around people at first. She knows little, can do nothing, and must learn the basics of being a dog. House training, leash manners, everyday distractions – all of this will be new to her. Her future people should bring patience, understanding, and joy in giving her security and gently introducing her to everything. Since Zoitsa is likely to reach a considerable size and we believe she is a herding dog mix, we wish for her people who are willing to deal with the special characteristics of such dogs. Herding dogs are usually independent, vigilant, and like to make their own decisions. They bring a strong protective instinct, observe their surroundings closely, and require clear, confident leadership. At the same time, they are often very loyal to their trusted people and form a close bond. A loving but consistent upbringing, structure in everyday life, and a suitable environment – ideally with plenty of space – are therefore particularly important. Zoitsa is a small survival artist with a big heart. Despite everything, she has kept her gentleness and deserves nothing more than a loving home where she can find her place. This is a young, adolescent dog.

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Zoitsa – kleine Überlebenskünstlerin sucht ihr Wunder Zoitsa hatte keinen leichten Start ins Leben. Verlassen und völlig verängstigt irrte sie in einem Graben neben einer Hauptstraße umher. Unsere griechischen Tierschützerinnen vermuten, dass sie dort ausgesetzt wurde – sich selbst überlassen in einer für sie viel zu großen und beängstigenden Welt. Inzwischen ist die schüchterne Junghündin in Sicherheit auf einer Pflegestelle in Griechenland. Dort blüht sie mit jedem Tag ein kleines Stückchen mehr auf. Typisch Junghund ist sie verspielt, neugierig und entdeckt Schritt für Schritt ihre Umgebung. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sie sich prima, zeigt sich dabei allerdings auch junghundetypisch distanzlos – hier ist liebevolles, konsequentes Training gefragt. Menschen gegenüber wird Zoitsa sehr wahrscheinlich anfangs unsicher und zurückhaltend sein. Sie kennt bisher kaum etwas, kann noch nichts und muss das gesamte Hunde-1×1 erst lernen. Stubenreinheit, Leinenführigkeit, Alltagsreize – all das wird für sie Neuland sein. Ihre zukünftigen Menschen sollten Geduld, Verständnis und Freude daran mitbringen, einem jungen Hund Sicherheit zu geben und ihn behutsam an alles heranzuführen. Da Zoitsa vermutlich eine stattliche Größe erreichen wird und wir einen Herdenschutzhund-Mix in ihr vermuten, wünschen wir uns für sie Menschen, die sich mit den besonderen Eigenschaften solcher Hunde auseinandersetzen möchten. Herdenschutzhunde sind in der Regel selbstständig, wachsam und treffen gern eigene Entscheidungen. Sie bringen einen ausgeprägten Schutzinstinkt mit, beobachten ihre Umgebung genau und brauchen eine klare, souveräne Führung. Gleichzeitig sind sie ihren Bezugspersonen gegenüber oft sehr loyal und bauen eine enge Bindung auf. Eine liebevolle, aber konsequente Erziehung, Struktur im Alltag sowie ein passendes Umfeld – idealerweise mit ausreichend Platz – sind daher besonders wichtig. Zoitsa ist eine kleine Überlebenskünstlerin mit großem Herzen. Sie hat sich trotz allem ihre Sanftheit bewahrt und verdient nichts mehr als ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem sie ankommen darf.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Stuttgart
Shelter
Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V.
Living with Zoitsa
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Bringing Zoitsa home

What you'll need for Zoitsa 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 Zoitsa

What life with Zoitsa looks like

Zoitsa is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. in Stuttgart.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zoitsa, answered.

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