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Chavela

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Chavela is an approximately 8-year-old female dog who has spent her entire life in a shelter. She is one of the dogs that urgently needs a loving home - a place where she can finally rest. Currently, she lives in a dog group and gets along well with both male and female dogs. Chavela can be kept with other confident dogs or alone. Initially, she needs to build trust and relax in a quiet, stable environment. Previously, Chavela was a very anxious dog that could hardly be touched - she would immediately run away as soon as someone approached. However, with patience and loving care, she has made great progress: she now walks nicely on a leash, visits the shelter office, remains calm and even lets herself be brushed. She has even mastered several visits to the city. Nevertheless, Chavela is still a sensitive soul. Her new home should therefore be quiet and empathetic, without children and many people. With time, trust and affection, Chavela will open her heart and show her gentle, loving side. She is a quiet, delicate and reserved dog that becomes very attached to her caregiver. In the right environment, she can become a wonderful companion. Chavela may not be a "perfect" dog - but she is honest, brave and more than deserves a second chance. 💛

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Chavela ist eine etwa 8-jährige Hündin, die ihr Leben lang im Tierheim verbracht hat. Sie gehört zu den Hunden, die besonders dringend ein liebevolles Zuhause brauchen – eines, in dem sie endlich zur Ruhe kommen darf. Derzeit lebt sie in einer Hundegruppe und versteht sich sowohl mit Rüden als auch mit Hündinnen gut. Chavela kann gerne zu anderen souveränen Hunden oder auch alleine gehalten werden. Anfangs muss sie Vertrauen aufbauen und sich in einer ruhigen, stabilen Umgebung entspannen. Früher war Chavela eine sehr ängstliche Hündin, die man kaum berühren konnte – sie lief sofort weg, sobald sich jemand näherte. Doch mit Geduld und liebevoller Zuwendung hat sie große Fortschritte gemacht: Sie geht inzwischen brav an der Leine, besucht das Büro im Tierheim, bleibt ruhig und lässt sich sogar bürsten. Sogar mehrere Besuche in der Stadt hat sie toll gemeistert. Trotzdem ist Chavela immer noch eine sensible Seele. Ihr neues Zuhause sollte daher ruhig und einfühlsam sein, ohne Kinder und viele Menschen. Mit Zeit, Vertrauen und Zuneigung wird Chavela ihr Herz öffnen und ihre sanfte, liebevolle Seite zeigen. Sie ist eine stille, zarte und zurückhaltende Hündin, die sich ganz eng an ihre Bezugsperson bindet. In der richtigen Umgebung kann sie zu einer wunderbaren Begleiterin werden. Chavela ist vielleicht kein „perfekter“ Hund – aber sie ist ehrlich, tapfer und hat eine zweite Chance mehr als verdient. 💛

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Stuttgart

Shelter

Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V.

Living with Chavela

✓Spayed
✕Good with kids

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About Chavela

What life with Chavela looks like

Chavela is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. in Stuttgart.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. 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 — 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. 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 (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.