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Espiga

Mixed Breed · Female

A very successful mix!! The little Espiga was rescued from a Perrera. Now she lives at a foster home with other dogs, she is absolutely compatible with cats too. She is open and very friendly with people. Espiga knows apartment life and walks nicely on a leash! She is calm, house-trained, and totally cuddly. A dream dog, says the foster home!!

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Eine sehr gelungene Mischung!! Die kleine Espiga konnte aus einer Perrera gerettet werden. Jetzt lebt sie auf einer Pflegestelle mit anderen Hunden zusammen, sie ist absolut verträglich auch mit Katzen. Menschen gegenüber ist sie offen und sehr umgänglich. Espiga kennt das Leben in der Wohnung und läuft brav an der Leine! Sie ist ruhig, stubenrein und total verschmust. Eine Traumhündin, sagt die Pflegestelle!!

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Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V.
Living with Espiga
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Espiga home

What you'll need for Espiga 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 Espiga

What life with Espiga looks like

Espiga is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Sachsen 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 Espiga, answered.

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