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Laika

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 4 years

Laika 🐾 If you see me today, you might not guess what I've been through. I was just about a year old when I had a serious car accident. I had several fractures and had to undergo several surgeries. It was a long road back - but I fought my way back piece by piece. And today? Today I'm just Laika. A sensitive, very sweet and friendly dog who loves to be close to her humans. Once I've gained trust, I'm open and enjoy cuddles ❤️ Children and other dogs are no problem for me. My body still remembers what happened. There's still a metal plate in my left front leg, which is supposed to stay in place. The plate from my left hind leg has already been removed. My hip also took a hit from the accident. It's a bit crooked and my hip heads have been altered. I'm coping with it at the moment, but it's possible that an operation will be necessary in the future to replace the hip heads. I'm aware that this possible future operation would be great for me. It could help me maintain my mobility for as long as possible and support my body. My future humans should therefore be willing to regularly accompany me physiotherapeutically and see the therapy as part of my care. Despite everything that's happened to me, I never stopped trusting people. If I've taken my caregivers to my heart, I'd probably go through fire for them. I just wish for a person who says in return: "I'll walk this path with you." Your Laika Microchip, vaccinated, dewormed, spayed

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Hallo, ich bin Laika 🐾 Wenn du mich heute siehst, würdest du vielleicht nicht vermuten, was ich schon hinter mir habe. Ich war gerade einmal etwa ein Jahr alt, als ich einen schweren Autounfall hatte. Ich hatte mehrere Brüche und musste insgesamt einige Operationen über mich ergehen lassen. Es war ein langer Weg zurück – aber ich habe mich Stück für Stück wieder ins Leben gekämpft. Und heute? Heute bin ich einfach Laika. Eine sensible, sehr liebe und freundliche Hündin, die ihren Menschen gerne ganz nah ist. Wenn ich Vertrauen gefasst habe, bin ich aufgeschlossen und genieße Streicheleinheiten sehr ❤️ Auch Kinder und andere Hunde sind kein Problem für mich. Mein Körper erinnert allerdings noch daran, was passiert ist. An meinem linken Vorderbein befindet sich weiterhin eine Metallplatte, die zunächst im Bein bleiben soll. Die Platte aus meinem linken Hinterbein konnte bereits entfernt werden. Auch meine Hüfte hat durch den Unfall etwas abbekommen. Sie steht etwas schief und auch meine Hüftköpfe wurden dadurch verändert. Im Moment komme ich damit gut zurecht, allerdings kann es sein, dass irgendwann eine Operation notwendig wird, bei der die Hüftköpfe ersetzt werden müssen. Ich brauche keine sportlichen Höchstleistungen und möchte auch kein Hund werden, der neben dem Fahrrad herläuft oder mit seinem Menschen joggt. Dafür genieße ich gemütliche Spaziergänge, die zu meinem körperlichen Zustand passen, umso mehr. Physiotherapie wäre für mich richtig toll. Sie könnte mir dabei helfen, meine Beweglichkeit möglichst lange zu erhalten und meinen Körper zu unterstützen. Meine zukünftigen Menschen sollten deshalb bereit sein, mich regelmäßig physiotherapeutisch begleiten zu lassen und die Therapie als Teil meiner Fürsorge zu sehen. Ich habe trotz allem, was mir passiert ist, nie aufgehört, Menschen zu vertrauen. Wenn ich meine Bezugspersonen ins Herz geschlossen habe, würde ich vermutlich für sie durchs Feuer gehen. Ich wünsche mir einfach einen Menschen, der umgekehrt auch sagt: „Ich gehe diesen Weg mit dir.“ Deine Laika Gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt, kastriert

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Furth
Shelter
Cats & Dogs in Not
Living with Laika
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Cats & Dogs in Not · FurthLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Laika home

What you'll need for Laika 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 Laika

What life with Laika looks like

Laika is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Cats & Dogs in Not in Furth.

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.

Furth, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Laika, answered.

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