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Angela

Chihuahua · Female · Adult · 3 years

Angela - a Chihuahua with a heart that needs to learn trust Angela's past is unfortunately unknown. Like many rescue dogs, this little Chihuahua lady carries her own backpack - and it doesn't seem to be light. At the shelter, Angela is currently very uncertain and anxious around people. She can't handle closeness yet. If she feels threatened or a person gets too close, she tries to avoid and flee. Trust is not a given for Angela yet. That's why we are looking for people who don't expect anything from her and don't impose anything. People with dog experience, a lot of empathy and above all a lot of time. Angela will probably not shed her fears within a few days or weeks. She should be allowed to arrive at her own pace - without pressure and without expectations. Peace, patience, structure, time and a lot of love should help her gain security step by step and eventually understand that people can also mean something good. And with Angela, seemingly tiny steps can already be huge successes. She will probably still need to learn about life in a home and much of the dog ABC. Please also note that Chihuahuas can have certain health problems due to their breed. More information on breeding can be found on our information page. We wish Angela a quiet, loving forever home. But a suitable, experienced foster home would also be a wonderful stepping stone to leave the shelter behind and start a new life gently. Who has a lot of time for Angela and wants to show her that trust can grow? Then please contact her responsible mediator. Here's Angela's video

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Chihuahua Angela – ein kleines Herz, das Vertrauen erst lernen muss Über Angelas Vergangenheit wissen wir leider nichts. Doch die kleine Chihuahua-Dame trägt wie so viele Tierschutzhunde ihren ganz eigenen Rucksack mit sich – und dieser scheint nicht ganz leicht zu sein. Im Tierheim zeigt sich Angela momentan sehr unsicher und ängstlich gegenüber Menschen. Nähe kann sie noch nicht gut aushalten. Fühlt sie sich bedrängt oder kommt ihr ein Mensch zu nahe, versucht sie auszuweichen und zu flüchten. Vertrauen ist für Angela noch keine Selbstverständlichkeit. Deshalb suchen wir für diese kleine Maus Menschen, die nichts von ihr erwarten und ihr nichts aufzwingen. Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung, viel Einfühlungsvermögen und vor allem sehr viel Zeit. Angela wird vermutlich nicht innerhalb weniger Tage oder Wochen ihre Ängste ablegen. Sie soll in ihrem eigenen Tempo ankommen dürfen – ganz ohne Druck und ohne Erwartungen. Ruhe, Geduld, Struktur, Zeit und ganz viel Liebe sollen ihr dabei helfen, Stück für Stück Sicherheit zu gewinnen und irgendwann zu verstehen, dass Menschen auch etwas Gutes bedeuten können. Und bei Angela können vermeintlich winzige Schritte bereits riesengroße Erfolge sein. Auch das Leben in einem Zuhause und vieles aus dem Hunde-ABC wird sie vermutlich erst noch kennenlernen müssen. Bitte bedenken Sie außerdem, dass beim Chihuahua rassebedingt bestimmte gesundheitliche Probleme auftreten können. Weitere Informationen zur Qualzucht finden Sie auf unserer Informationsseite. Für Angela wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges, liebevolles Zuhause für immer. Aber auch eine passende, erfahrene Pflegestelle wäre ein wunderbares Sprungbrett, um das Tierheim hinter sich zu lassen und behutsam in ein neues Leben zu starten. Wer hat ganz viel Zeit für Angela und möchte ihr zeigen, dass Vertrauen wachsen darf? Dann melden Sie sich gerne bei ihrer zuständigen Vermittlerin. Hier geht’s zu Angela Video

Size
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Age
Adult · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Angela
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Chihuahua →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Angela home

What you'll need for Angela in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Angela

What life with Angela looks like

Angela is a adult chihuahua dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

An 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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Angela, answered.

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