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Lapka

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

This is Lapka, a sweet three-legged three-year-old female dog from Kazakhstan, from the city of Kustanaj. It lies in the north of Kazakhstan, where temperatures in winter drop to -40 degrees. She was spotted there in a garden by a volunteer. Lapka had several puppies at the time. But she didn't let anyone come near her, and it was not possible to catch her. The volunteer then went there often to bring food to the little family. When she later drove there with her husband, they managed to catch Lapka, but only one puppy was still present. And the sad part is, she had lost one little leg. Perhaps she got caught under a train or froze. We don't know. No one can provide information about it. We then brought her and her little daughter to Almaty, to our best foster home. Lapka was very afraid of the leash and didn't want to move on. Meanwhile, our Alvina works a lot with her, and she is slowly getting used to people. Lapka is about 35 cm tall, weighs about 10 kg, and is vaccinated by now. She will still be examined by a veterinarian and spayed.

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Das ist Lapka, eine dreibeinige süße dreijährige Hündin aus Kasachstan, aus der Stadt Kustanaj. Das liegt im Norden von Kasachstan und dort sind im Winter -40Grad. Sie wurde dort in einem Garten von einer Freiwilligen gesehen. Lapka hatte damals mehrere Welpen. Aber sie ließ niemanden an sie herankommen. Und es war nicht möglich sie einzufangen. Dann ging die Freiwillig öfters dorthin um der kleinen Familie Futter zu geben. Als sie dann mit ihrem Mann dorthin fuhr gelang es ihnen Lapka einzufangen, aber es war nur noch ein Welpe vorhanden. Und das Traurige, sie hatte ein Beinchen verloren. Vielleicht ist sie unter einem Zug geraten oder ist eingefroren. Wir wissen es nicht. Niemand kann darüber Auskunft geben. Dann haben wir sie und ihre kleine Tochter nach Almaty, zu unserer besten Pflegestelle, gebracht. Lapka hatte große Angst vor der Leine und wollte sich nicht fort bewegen. Mittlerweile arbeitet unsere Alvina sehr mit ihr und sie gewöhnt sich langsam an die Menschen. Lapka ist ca. 35cm hoch, wiegt ca. 10kg, ist mittlerweile geimpft. Sie wird noch ärztlich untersucht und kastriert werden.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hunderettung Kasachstan e.V.
Living with Lapka
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✕Spayed
Cared for by Hunderettung Kasachstan e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lapka home

What you'll need for Lapka 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

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    €20–35

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About Lapka

What life with Lapka looks like

Lapka is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hunderettung Kasachstan e.V. in Germany.

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. 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 Lapka, answered.

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