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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

loving, agile, and compatible Zuma is a beautiful and delicate mixed-breed female dog. At first, she is a bit reserved, but she quickly warms up and develops into a true snuggle-bunny. She already runs well on a leash and is very compatible with her doggy friends, but she is usually not in the front and rather follows along, orienting herself to the more assertive dogs. Zuma is still quite young and has likely not learned much in her life. As one of over 6,000 dogs in Smeura, she had the great fortune to be noticed and travel to us, where she is now on the lookout for her people. People who can discover everything new with her and give her structure and guidance in life. People who challenge and support her, helping her to forget her past life with enough time for a young dog. An existing only dog for her to orient herself to would be nice, but is not a must. Whether Zuma knows and likes cats, we unfortunately cannot test. Zuma can be introduced upon agreement.

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lieb, agil, verträglich Zuma ist eine hübsche und zarte Mischlingshündin. Anfangs ist sie noch etwas zurückhaltend, taut aber schnell auf um sich dann zu einer wahren Kuschelmaus zu entwickeln. Sie läuft schon gut an der Leine und ist mit ihren Hundefreunden sehr gut verträglich, sie ist aber meistens nicht in der ersten Reihe zu finden sondern läuft auch hier eher mit und orientiert sich an den souveräneren Hunden. Zuma ist noch recht jung und hat in ihrem Leben auch vermutlich nicht viel kennengelernt. Als eine von über 6.000 Hunden in der Smeura hatte sie jedoch das große Glück gesehen zu werden und zu uns reisen können, wo sie sich nun auf die Suche nach ihren Menschen macht. Menschen, die mit ihr gemeinsam alles neu entdecken und ihr Struktur und Leitplanken im Leben geben. Menschen, die sie fordern und fördern und sie ihr bisheriges Leben vergessen lassen - mit genug Zeit für einen jungen Hund. Ein vorhandener Ersthund an dem sie sich orientieren kann wäre schön, ist aber kein Muss. Ob Zuma Katzen kennt und mag, können wir leider nicht testen. Gerne kann Zuma nach Absprache kennengelernt werden.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt
Living with Zuma
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt · EssenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Zuma home

What you'll need for Zuma 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 Zuma

What life with Zuma looks like

Zuma is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zuma, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zuma?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zuma on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zuma if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Zuma 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 Zuma 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zuma 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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