How do I contact the shelter about Chiki?

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 Chiki on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Chiki 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 Chiki 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 Chiki 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 Chiki 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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Chihuahua · Female · Adult · 6 years

Chihuahua mix Chiki is a small dog lady looking for her humans. The beautiful Chiki comes from Spain and is waiting in Gablingen (86456) for her humans. Nothing is known about her background, but she is an alert dog lady of about 5 years old. Strangers initially unsettle her, but she quickly warms up. She develops a strong bond with her person and also loves sitting on the lap. Chiki gets along very well with other dogs, but she chases and barks at cats; small animals should not live in her new home. Like most small dogs, she also needs consistent and secure guidance. She walks properly on a leash, but she sometimes shows some excitement, which is often reinforced by barking. The active dog is looking for people who enjoy being outdoors and have time and pleasure in accompanying a strong-charactered four-legged companion in miniature size. Please note: The Chihuahua unfortunately belongs to the so-called breeding lines. Even though Chiki appears physically stable, health issues can occur due to the breed. More information can be found on our information page. Here is Chiki's video.

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Chihuahua Mischling Chiki ist eine kleine Hundedame, die ihre Menschen sucht. Die hübsche Chiki kommt aus Spanien und wartet in Gablingen (86456) auf ihre Menschen. Über ihre Vorgeschichte ist nichts bekannt, sie ist aber eine aufgeweckte Hundedame von ca. 5 Jahren. Fremde Menschen verunsichern sie Anfangs, aber sie taut schnell auf. Zu ihrer Bezugsperson entwickelt sie schnell eine intensive Bindung und sitzt auch sehr gerne auf dem Schoß. Chiki versteht sich mit Artgenossen hervorragend, Katzen jagt und verbellt sie; auch Kleintiere sollten nicht in ihrem neuen Zuhause leben. Wie die meisten kleinen Hunde benötigt auch sie eine konsequente und sichere Führung. Sie geht bereits ordentlich an der Leine, zeigt aber hier und da eine gewisse Aufgeregtheit, die auch gerne durch Bellen bekräftigt wird. Die aktive Hündin sucht Menschen, die gerne draußen unterwegs sind und Zeit und Freude daran haben einen charakterstarken Vierbeiner im Kleinformat zu begleiten. Bitte beachten: Der Chihuahua gehört leider zu den sogenannten Qualzuchten. Auch wenn Chiki gesundheitlich einen stabilen Eindruck macht, können rassebedingt gesundheitliche Themen auftreten. Mehr Informationen erhalten Sie auf unserer Informationssseite. Hier geht’s zu Chikis Video

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.

Living with Chiki

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats

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About Chiki

What life with Chiki looks like

Chiki 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Chiki, answered.

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