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Laluna

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Laluna arrived with her daughter Nicky on October 10, 2015. Both dogs were discovered in the pouring rain on a motorway in Romania by truck drivers, where they had been waiting for days, according to the drivers. Animal rescuers saved the two undernourished and hypothermic female dogs and brought them to an emergency shelter, where they lived for several weeks. They were so afraid that they never came out of their hut when people were nearby. This appeal with the photos reached us via email: "A dog is sitting on a parking lot on a motorway in the rain. Such a lonely and sad picture. Our driver saw the female dog there on the way to Germany, near the city of Craiova in Romania. He couldn't help, but posted the picture on Facebook later. It wouldn't leave me alone, and I asked around who might know someone who could check out this spot. Two animal rescuers drove there a few days later and found the female dog, who was indeed sitting there in the rain. They heard loud whimpering and found another puppy. Since the female dog was very afraid, they couldn't take her and her puppy. The next day, they came back with reinforcements and caught the two. Both are still extremely afraid. We are looking for a place where the dogs can initially live freely without any pressure. A sanctuary or animal protection farm would be ideal. Can someone help so that the two can finally leave the kennel and see that life can also be beautiful? " We decided to take them in. When they arrived, they were still very afraid, but they have now gained some trust and run after us happily when we bring them to the runs, take treats from our hands, play exuberantly with each other, even when we are nearby. They look curiously out the window of their room and are friendly to most other dogs – only unneutered female dogs are not liked by them. Both still need some time to build trust, so we are looking for either sponsors who want to financially support the two brave female dogs or very experienced dog owners. If you want to become a sponsor, please click here if you would like to meet Laluna or Nicky, please contact us. Update from October 2022: Laluna and Nicky have already learned a lot! Here are some photos from a trip to the dog park: These beautiful photos of Laluna were taken in January 2023:. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Laluna ist am 10. Oktober 2015 gemeinsam mit ihrer Tochter Nicky bei uns eingezogen. Man hatte beide Hunde im strömenden Regen auf einer Autobahn in Rumänien entdeckt, wo sie nach Aussage von LKW-Fahrern seit Tagen ausharrten. Tierschützerinnen retteten die beiden unterkühlten und ausgehungerten Hündinnen und brachten sie in ein Auffanglager, wo sie mehrere Wochen lebten. Sie waren so ängstlich, dass sie nie aus ihrer Hütte kamen, wenn Menschen in der Nähe waren. Dieser Hilferuf mit den Fotos erreichte uns per email: „Ein Hund sitzt auf einem Parkplatz an einer Autobahn im Regen. Ein so einsames und trauriges Bild. Unser Fahrer sah die Hündin dort, als er auf dem Weg nach Deutschland war, in der Nähe der Stadt Craiova in Rumänien. Er konnte nicht helfen, postete aber später das Bild auf Facebook. Es ließ mich nicht mehr los und ich fragte herum, wer eventuell diese Stelle kennt und dort schauen kann. Zwei Tierschützerinnen fuhren nach einigen Tagen hin, fanden die Hündin tatsächlich. Wieder saß sie dort im Regen. Sie hörten ein lautes Wimmern und fanden noch einen Welpen. Da die Hündin sehr verängstigt war, konnten sie sie und ihren Welpen nicht mitnehmen. Am nächsten Tag kamen sie mit Verstärkung wieder und fingen die beiden ein. Beide sind nach wie vor völlig verängstigt. Wir suchen einen Platz, wo die Hunde zunächst frei leben können. Ohne jeglichen Druck. Ein Gnaden- oder Tierschutzhof wäre hier das beste. Kann jemand helfen? Damit die beiden endlich den Zwinger verlassen und sehen können, dass das Leben auch schön sein kann?“ Wir beschlossen, sie bei uns aufzunehmen. Als sie bei uns ankamen, waren sie noch immer sehr verängstigt, inzwischen haben sie aber schon etwas Vertrauen gefasst und laufen uns vergnügt hinterher, wenn wir sie in die Ausläufe bringen, nehmen Leckerlies aus der Hand, spielen ausgelassen miteinander, auch, wenn wir in der Nähe sind. Sie schauen neugierig aus dem Fenster ihres Zimmers und sind freundlich zu den meisten anderen Hunden – nur unkastrierte Hündinnen mögen sie nicht. Beide werden noch etwas Zeit zum Vertrauensaufbau brauchen, deshalb suchen wir entweder Paten, die die beiden tapferen Hündinnen finanziell unterstützen wollen oder sehr erfahrene Hundehalter. Wenn Sie Pate werden wollen, klicken Sie bitte hier, falls Sie Nicky oder Laluna kennenlernen möchten, wenden Sie sich bitte an uns. Update vom Oktober 2022: Laluna und Nicky haben schon viel dazugelernt! Hier ein paar Fotos von einem Ausflug auf den Hundeplatz: Diese schönen Fotos von Laluna sind im Januar 2023 entstanden: Kontakt zurück

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Grassau
Shelter
Häuser der Hoffnung e.V.
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Bringing Laluna home

What you'll need for Laluna 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
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    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 Laluna

What life with Laluna looks like

Laluna is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Häuser der Hoffnung e.V. in Grassau.

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. 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 Laluna, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Laluna?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Häuser der Hoffnung e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Laluna on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Laluna if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Häuser der Hoffnung 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Laluna 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 Laluna 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 Häuser der Hoffnung e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Laluna 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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