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Laika

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 8 years

Laika - her most beautiful chapter is now beginning. Laika is 8 years old, a kind mixed breed dog and very new at the Spanish animal shelter. Unfortunately, we do not know much about her past. But what we can see and feel from the very first moment: Laika is a small treasure on four paws. She shows herself to be very loving, friendly and open from the start. Laika gently approaches people, meets other dogs kindly and calmly, and overall appears balanced and approachable. A dog that likes closeness without being pushy. One whose gaze directly hits the heart. A dog of her age should not end up in an animal shelter. Laika does not belong behind bars, but in a home - on a soft bed, on nice walks, in a life with attention, structure and security. As a rescue dog, she of course brings her little suitcase with her. Perhaps she still needs to learn or relearn something. But she appears open, ready and absolutely accessible. With loving support, some training and shared time, we see in Laika a wonderful family dog who has a lot more to give. For Laika, we wish a home where she is loved, taken seriously and appropriately supported for her age - cozy but regular walks, a bit of mental work, attention, security and lots of heart. Who will give this gentle dog the chance to spend her golden years not in the animal shelter, but in security? Then please contact her assigned adoption officer. Laika would also be grateful for a foster home. Here goes Laika's video.

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Mischling Laika – ihr schönstes Kapitel soll jetzt beginnen Laika wartet noch immer darauf endlich gesehen zu werden. Sie möchte so gerne das Tierheim verlassen. Über ihre Vorgeschichte wissen wir leider nicht viel. Was wir aber vom ersten Moment an sehen: Laika ist ein kleiner Schatz auf vier Pfoten. Sie zeigt sich sehr lieb, freundlich und offen, geht sanft auf Menschen zu und begegnet auch anderen Hunden ruhig und freundlich. Eine ausgeglichene, zugewandte Hündin, die Nähe mag, ohne sich aufzudrängen – und mit ihrem Blick direkt ins Herz trifft. Laika ist taub. Doch sie selbst scheint mit diesem Handicap erstaunlich gut zurechtzukommen und orientiert sich in ihrer Umgebung gut. Trotzdem suchen wir natürlich Menschen, die sich dieser besonderen Aufgabe bewusst sind und bereit sind, Laika auf eine etwas andere Art Sicherheit, Orientierung und Kommunikation zu geben. Mit Geduld und den richtigen Signalen können auch taube Hunde ein wunderschönes und erfülltes Hundeleben führen. Gerade in ihrem Alter sollte Laika nicht hinter Gittern sitzen. Sie gehört in ein Zuhause, auf ein weiches Körbchen, zu schönen Spaziergängen und Menschen, die ihr Geborgenheit schenken. Als Tierschutzhündin bringt auch Laika ihr kleines Köfferchen mit. Vielleicht muss sie das eine oder andere noch lernen oder wieder auffrischen. Doch sie wirkt offen und zugänglich und wir sehen in ihr eine wunderbare Begleiterin, die noch ganz viel zu geben hat. Wir wünschen uns für Laika liebevolle Menschen, die sie so nehmen, wie sie ist, sie altersgerecht fördern und ihr mit Ruhe, Sicherheit und ganz viel Herz zur Seite stehen. Für Laika suchen wir eine liebevolle Pflegestelle oder natürlich noch viel lieber ihr Für-immer-Zuhause. Möchten Sie Laika an die Pfote nehmen? Dann melden Sie sich gerne bei ihrer zuständigen Vermittlerin. Hier geht’s zu Laikas Video Hier geht’s zu Video 2

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Laika
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months 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 small senior mixed breed dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, 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. SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. 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 — 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. 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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