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Male · Young · 2 years

Colega – a shy little fellow Colega still lacks much trust. Before his rescue, he was bitten in the neck by another dog, and this memory still haunts him. Male dogs seem not to accept him gladly, so a meeting with other dogs must be handled carefully. He also fears cats and tries to keep them at a distance by growling and barking. Colega is thus looking for people who can help him regain trust and learn to approach other living beings without fear. At heart, he is a joyful, affectionate, and active dog who craves love and attention. With a bit of dog experience, it will quickly be possible to give him the necessary security. Colega is still young and can surely overcome his trauma. Who will take the little fellow by the paw and lead him into a beautiful dog life? Colega has tested negative for all Mediterranean diseases. He is in perfect health, and his neck has healed well.

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Colega – ein schüchterner kleiner Kerl Colega hat noch wenig Vertrauen. Vor seiner Rettung wurde er von einem anderen Hund in den Hals gebissen und diese Erinnerung begleitet ihn noch. Rüden scheinen ihn nicht gerne zu akzeptieren und insofern muss eine Zusammenführung mit anderen Hunden bei ihm vorsichtig erfolgen. Auch vor Katzen hat er Angst und versucht, sie durch Knurren und Bellen auf Abstand zu halten. Colega sucht also Menschen, die ihm helfen wieder zu vertrauen und sich auf andere Lebewesen angstfrei einzulassen. Im Herzen ist er ein fröhlicher, liebevoller und aktiver Hund, der Liebe und Aufmerksamkeit sucht und braucht. Mit ein wenig Hundeerfahrung wird es schnell gelingen, ihm die nötige Sicherheit zu vermitteln. Colega ist noch jung und kann sein Trauma sicher überwinden. Wer nimmt den kleinen Kerl an die Pfote und führt ihn mitten hinein in ein schönes Hundeleben? Colega wurde negativ auf alle Mittelmeererkrankungen getestet. Er ist vollständig gesund und sein Hals ist gut verheilt. Hier gehts zu Colegas Video

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Colega
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · Germany

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Colega home

What you'll need for Colega 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 Colega

What life with Colega looks like

Colega is a small young adult dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

An young 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 Colega, answered.

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