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Chavela

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Chavela is a happy dog born in 2017 who has spent her entire life in a pack. She has never had a real home, only a shelter and the company of other dogs. Although cheerful and full of energy, due to her past she is afraid of people and finds it hard to trust. Because of her fear, Chavela cannot be handled, but her desire for love has not disappeared. She is slowly relaxing and making progress - she has started learning to walk on a leash, which is a big step for her. Although still cautious, her cheerful nature comes out when she is with other dogs. Chavela is looking for a home where she can progress and learn in a safe and gentle way. She needs a person who will have patience, understanding, and lots of love for her, because Chavela is not a dog for everyone, but when she opens her heart, she will be loyal and full of love. If you are someone who can wait and be patient while Chavela learns to trust people, she can offer you her loyalty and happiness when she is ready. Chavela is a happy dog born in 2017 who has spent her entire life in a pack. She has never had a real home, only a shelter and the company of other dogs. Although cheerful and full of energy, due to her past she is afraid of people and finds it hard to trust. Because of her fear, Chavela cannot be handled, but her desire for love has not disappeared. She is slowly relaxing and making progress - she has started learning to walk on a leash, which is a big step for her. Although still cautious, her cheerful nature comes out when she is with other dogs. Chavela is looking for a home where she can progress and learn in a safe and gentle way. She needs a person who will have patience, understanding, and lots of love for her, because Chavela is not a dog for everyone, but when she opens her heart, she will be loyal and full of love. If you are someone who can wait and be patient while Chavela learns to trust people, she can offer you her loyalty and happiness when she is ready.

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Chavela je vesela kuja rođena 2017. godine koja je cijeli svoj život provela u čoporu. Nikada nije imala pravi dom, samo azil i društvo drugih pasa. Iako vesela i puna energije, zbog svoje prošlosti boji se ljudi i teško uspostavlja povjerenje. Zbog straha, Chavela se ne može pomaziti, ali njezina želja za ljubavlju nije nestala. Polako se opušta i učestalo napreduje – počela je učiti hodanje na povodcu, što je veliki korak za nju. Iako je još uvijek oprezna, njezina vesela priroda dolazi do izražaja kad je u društvu drugih pasa. Chavela traži dom u kojem će moći napredovati i učiti na siguran i nježan način. Potrebna joj je osoba koja će imati strpljenja, razumijevanja i puno ljubavi za nju, jer Chavela nije pas za svakoga, ali kad otvori svoje srce, bit će odana i puna ljubavi. Ako si osoba koja može čekati i biti strpljiva dok Chavela ne nauči vjerovati ljudima, ona ti može ponuditi svoju vjernost i veselje, kad bude spremna. Chavela je vesela kuja rođena 2017. godine koja je cijeli svoj život provela u čoporu. Nikada nije imala pravi dom, samo azil i društvo drugih pasa. Iako vesela i puna energije, zbog svoje prošlosti boji se ljudi i teško uspostavlja povjerenje. Zbog straha, Chavela se ne može pomaziti, ali njezina želja za ljubavlju nije nestala. Polako se opušta i učestalo napreduje – počela je učiti hodanje na povodcu, što je veliki korak za nju. Iako je još uvijek oprezna, njezina vesela priroda dolazi do izražaja kad je u društvu drugih pasa. Chavela traži dom u kojem će moći napredovati i učiti na siguran i nježan način. Potrebna joj je osoba koja će imati strpljenja, razumijevanja i puno ljubavi za nju, jer Chavela nije pas za svakoga, ali kad otvori svoje srce, bit će odana i puna ljubavi. Ako si osoba koja može čekati i biti strpljiva dok Chavela ne nauči vjerovati ljudima, ona ti može ponuditi svoju vjernost i veselje, kad bude spremna.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇭🇷Croatia
Shelter
Azil Dubrovnik
Living with Chavela
  • Spayed
Cared for by Azil Dubrovnik · CroatiaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Chavela home

What you'll need for Chavela 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 Chavela

What life with Chavela looks like

Chavela is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Azil Dubrovnik in Croatia.

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 Croatia

Croatian shelters include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID in the adoption process. Several work with Italian and German rescue networks for placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Chavela, answered.

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