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Lajka

Female · Adult · 8 years

Layla is a spayed female German shepherd. She was found unchipped, and the owner could not be located. She is loving and friendly towards people, enjoys walks, and is well-behaved. She is not very enthusiastic about other animals. Due to hip and knee problems, she does not need long and active walks, but they should be short and calm.

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Opis Lajka je sterilizirana samička v tipu nemškega ovčarja. Bila je najdena, nečipirana, lastnik se ni našel. Je ljubezniva in prijazna do ljudi, na sprehodu uživa in je lepo vodljiva. Nad drugimi živalmi ni najbolj navdušena. Zaradi težav s kolki in koleni ne potrebuje dolgih in aktivnih sprehodov, ampak morajo le ti biti kratki in umirjeni.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇸🇮Maribor
Shelter
Zavetišče za živali Maribor
Living with Lajka
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Zavetišče za živali Maribor · Maribor
More dogs in Maribor →More dogs in Slovenia →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Lajka home

What you'll need for Lajka 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 Lajka

What life with Lajka looks like

Lajka is a large adult dog waiting at Zavetišče za živali Maribor in Maribor.

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 Slovenia

Slovenian shelters follow EU pet passport requirements rigorously and coordinate with Italian, Austrian, and German rescue partners. Animals are fully vetted before leaving.

Maribor, Slovenia — browse more dogs in Slovenia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lajka, answered.

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