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Laika

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 4 years

***Traumhündin Laika sucht ihr großes Glück*** Wesen: sensibel, sehr nett, ihren Bezugspersonen gegenüber aufgeschlossen und verschmust Besonderheiten: Handicap durch früheren Unfall (finanzielles Polster sollte vorhanden sein) Laikas Geschichte und Gesundheit: Laika hatte im Alter von ca. einem Jahr einen schweren Autounfall. Sie hatte multiple Brüche, die durch mehrere operative Eingriffe versorgt werden mussten. Laika hat sich Schritt für Schritt wieder zurück ins Leben gekämpft. Hier ein paar Besonderheiten im Überblick: 🐾 Bruch vorderes linkes Bein: hier befindet sich weiterhin eine eingesetzte Metallplatte, die vorerst im Bein verbleiben soll. 🐾 Bruch hinteres linkes Bein: die Platte, die hier saß, wurde bereits entfernt. 🐾Hüfte: hier war wohl auch ein Bruch, weshalb die Hüfte "schief" steht, dies hat sich auch auf die Hüftköpfe ausgewirkt, man muss damit rechnen, dass diese in ein paar Jahren operativ ersetzt werden müssen. Ausblick & Zukunft: Laika kommt soweit ganz gut klar, man kann aber an ihrem Gangbild erkennen, das sie ein "Problem" hat. Es sollte einem deshalb klar sein, dass Laika nicht für Hundesport, zum joggen sowie zum Radfahren geeignet ist. Spaziergänge sollten ihrem Zustand angepasst werden. Für Laika würde es sich bestimmt auch positiv auswirken, wenn sie regelmäßige Physiotherapie bekommen würde. Wer sich für Laika entscheidet, gibt nicht nur einem Hund eine zweite Chance, sondern bekommt auch ein Herz von einer Seele an seine Seite die für ihre Bezugspersonen durchs Feuer gehen würde. Die Hübsche hat ein schweres Schicksal hinter sich, hat aber den Glauben an das Gute im Menschen nie verloren. Sie hat es endlich verdient in einer liebevollen Familie ankommen zu dürfen. Kontakt: Tierheim Amberg, E-Mail: keine Angabe

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Furth
Shelter
Cats & Dogs in Not
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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 large 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. 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.

🇩🇪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 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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