How do I contact the shelter about Lagata?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Essen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lagata on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Lagata if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Essen 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 Lagata 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 Lagata 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 Tierheim Essen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lagata 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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Shar Pei · Female · 1 year

Lagata is my name, and I moved into the animal shelter with my parents. This was our great fortune, because in our past, our deteriorating health condition was simply ignored. Now, we were introduced to a veterinary clinic, and our health issues are finally being addressed. Accordingly, I still have some treatments ahead of me, including at least one eye operation, as I can barely see through my rolled-in eyelids. I also have various infections in my ears and on my skin, but these can be treated with medication in the best case scenario. The fact that I can barely see does not bother me much. After a short orientation phase, I explore my surroundings curiously. I also greet people directly and without reservation. Among us, I am the most active, especially considering my age, and I look forward to extensive exploration tours. Toward other dogs, I am very friendly, but unfortunately, not every dog understands my body language, which is indeed somewhat special for my breed. For my future home, I wish for people who are familiar with my breed or a similar one, because the daily care I require is not to be underestimated. Children are no problem for me as long as they respect my limits. Do you feel like you are being addressed? Then contact my caretakers right away. I look forward to your call.

Read original (de)

Lagata ist mein Name und ich bin zusammen mit meinen Eltern ins Tierheim gezogen. Das war unser großes Glück, denn in unserer Vergangenheit wurde unser immer schlechter werdender Gesundheitszustand einfach ignoriert. Nun wurden wir in einer Tierklinik vorgestellt und unsere Baustellen werden nun endlich in Angriff genommen. Dementsprechend stehen für mich noch einige Behandlungen und auch mindestens eine Augenoperation an, da ich durch meine, nach inne gerollten Augenlider, so gut wie nichts sehen kann. Ich habe auch diverse Entzündungen in den Ohren und an der Haut, die aber im besten Falle medikamentös behandelbar sind. Der Umstand, dass ich kaum etwas sehen kann, stört mich glücklicherweise nicht so sehr. Nach einer kurzen Orientierungsphase erkunde ich neugierig meine Umgebung. Auch Menschen begrüße ich direkt und ohne Vorbehalte. Von uns allen bin ich, was natürlich auch mit dem Alter zusammenhängt, die Aktivste und ich freue mich über ausgedehnte Entdeckungstouren. Anderen Hunden gegenüber bin ich sehr freundlich gestimmt, aber leider versteht nicht jeder Hund meine Körpersprache, die ist bei meiner Rasse ja doch etwas speziell. Für mein zukünftiges Zuhause wünsche ich mir Menschen, die mit meiner, oder ähnlichen Rassen vertraut sind, denn der Pflegeaufwand, den ich tagtäglich benötige, ist nicht zu unterschätzen. Kinder sind für mich kein Problem, solange sie meine Grenzen respektieren. Fühlst du dich nun angesprochen? Dann melde dich ganz schnell bei meinen Pflegern. Ich freue mich auf deinen Anruf.

Size

Large

Age

1 year

Location

🇩🇪Essen

Shelter

Tierheim Essen

Living with Lagata

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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About Lagata

What life with Lagata looks like

Lagata is a large adult shar pei dog waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Requires eye surgery for entropion (inward-rolling eyelids), has ear and skin inflammations needing medical treatment, nearly blind, requires daily grooming care

🇩🇪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 Lagata, answered.

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