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Esponjita

Chihuahua · Female · Puppy

Esponjita - a Chihuahua mix - little explorer seeks a home Esponjita originally comes from Spain. She is allowed to arrive at a foster home in Germany from 04.09.2026. Esponjita is still a very young dog girl and will probably not have seen much of the big wide world yet. All the more we wish for her loving people who will show her patiently and with much empathy how beautiful life can be. Together Esponjita wants to discover her new world, learn, play and of course cuddle a lot. Her humans should enjoy giving her the necessary security and introducing her to everything new step by step. Who wants to take Esponjita by the paw and start the adventure of life together with her? Click here for Esponjita's video

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Chihuahua Mischling Esponjita – kleine Entdeckerin sucht ihr Zuhause Die kleine Esponjita kommt ursprünglich aus Spanien. Ab dem 04.09.2026 darf sie auf einer Pflegestelle in Deutschland ankommen. Esponjita ist noch ein ganz junges Hundemädchen und wird vermutlich noch nicht viel von der großen weiten Welt kennengelernt haben. Umso mehr wünschen wir uns für sie liebevolle Menschen, die ihr geduldig und mit viel Einfühlungsvermögen zeigen, wie schön das Leben sein kann. Gemeinsam möchte Esponjita ihre neue Welt entdecken, lernen, spielen und natürlich auch ganz viel kuscheln. Ihre Menschen sollten Freude daran haben, ihr die nötige Sicherheit zu geben und sie Schritt für Schritt an alles Neue heranzuführen. Wer möchte Esponjita an die Pfote nehmen und gemeinsam mit ihr ins Abenteuer Leben starten? Hier geht’s zu Esponjitas Video

Size
Large
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Esponjita
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Chihuahua →
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Esponjita home

What you'll need for Esponjita 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 Esponjita

What life with Esponjita looks like

Esponjita is a large puppy/kitten chihuahua dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Esponjita, answered.

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