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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Mixed-breed Avila - Little Dog Girl with Big Dreams Avila is one of eight siblings found alone and abandoned in the forest by our Bulgarian animal welfare colleagues. What a sad start to life. But a shelter is not a place where a puppy should spend its childhood. That's why Avila will be allowed to search for her own people or a loving foster home starting in October. Avila is a curious, open, and affectionate dog girl. She wants to explore her surroundings, learn new things, and is friendly to both people and other dogs. In her suitcase, she brings a lot of wishes. She wants to know what a real home feels like, what it's like to go through everyday life with her people and discover the world together. Of course, Avila still has a lot to learn. Housebreaking, staying alone, driving a car, and dealing with all the new sounds, smells, and situations of everyday life are part of her big learning program. For this, she needs people who show her, with calmness, patience, and loving consistency, how everything works. And of course, it won't always go according to plan. A puppy can make mistakes, forget things, and also cause a little chaos. What's important is to stick with it together and take the small setbacks with humor. Avila wants to grow with her people, be promoted in an age-appropriate way, experience adventures, and grow into a great family dog. She wants to belong, be loved, and of course enjoy many cuddly moments. Maybe Avila's big dreams will come true with you soon? Adopting a shelter dog always means taking on a special responsibility and can also become a challenge. The dogs bring a backpack with past experiences or unlearned situations and need time to settle into their new life. If you are seriously interested in adopting Avila, please contact the responsible mediator of SALVA Hundehilfe. We would also be very happy to provide a foster home. Here's Avila's video

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Mischling Avila-Kleines Hundemädchen mit großen Träumen Avila ist eines von acht Geschwistern, die unsere bulgarischen Tierschutzkolleg:innen ganz allein und verlassen im Wald gefunden haben. Was für ein trauriger Start ins Leben. Doch ein Shelter ist kein Ort, an dem ein Welpe seine Kindheit verbringen sollte. Deshalb darf Avila ab Oktober auf die Suche nach ihren eigenen Menschen oder einer liebevollen Pflegestelle gehen. Avila ist ein neugieriges, offenes und zutrauliches Hundemädchen. Sie möchte ihre Umgebung erkunden, neue Dinge kennenlernen und zeigt sich sowohl Menschen als auch anderen Hunden gegenüber freundlich. In ihrem Köfferchen bringt sie ganz viele Wünsche mit. Sie möchte wissen, wie sich ein richtiges Zuhause anfühlt, wie es ist, mit ihren Menschen durch den Alltag zu gehen und gemeinsam die Welt zu entdecken. Natürlich muss Avila dafür noch einiges lernen. Stubenreinheit, Alleinbleiben, Autofahren und der Umgang mit all den neuen Geräuschen, Gerüchen und Situationen des täglichen Lebens gehören zu ihrem großen Lernprogramm. Dafür braucht sie Menschen, die ihr mit Ruhe, Geduld und liebevoller Konsequenz zeigen, wie alles funktioniert. Und natürlich wird dabei nicht immer alles nach Plan laufen. Ein Welpe darf Fehler machen, Dinge vergessen und auch mal für ein kleines Chaos sorgen.Wichtig ist, gemeinsam dranzubleiben und die kleinen Rückschritte mit Humor zu nehmen. Avila möchte mit ihren Menschen wachsen, altersgerecht gefördert werden, Abenteuer erleben und zu einer tollen Familienhündin heranwachsen. Sie möchte dazugehören, geliebt werden und natürlich ganz viele Kuschelmomente genießen. Vielleicht werden Avilas großen Träume schon bald bei ihnen wahr? Die Adoption eines Tierschutzhundes bedeutet immer die Übernahme einer besonderen Verantwortung und kann auch zu einer Herausforderung werden. Die Hunde bringen einen Rucksack mit vergangenen Erlebnissen oder ungelernten Situationen mit und benötigen Zeit zur Eingewöhnung in ihr neues Leben. Sollten Sie ernsthaftes Interesse an einer Adoption von Avila haben, dann nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt zu der zuständigen Vermittlerin der SALVA Hundehilfe auf. Auch über die Bereitstellung einer Pflegestelle würden wir uns sehr freuen. Hier gehts zu Avilas Video

Size
Large
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Avila
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Avila home

What you'll need for Avila 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 Avila

What life with Avila looks like

Avila is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Avila, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Avila?
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 Avila on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Avila 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 Avila 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 Avila 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 Avila 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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