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Lava

Mixed Breed · Female

We took in Lava after the veterinarian who treats our cats called us late at night and asked us to help her. Lava's owner died, and the children wanted to sell the house, which is in a very good area of Cluj, so it is worth a lot of money. Lava was in their way, and they found a reason to have her put to sleep – she had an abscess on her back. The veterinarian, however, refused to put her down for that reason. We had her spayed and had blood tests done, which were perfect. The abscess on her back was removed and a sample was sent off. The result of the tissue sample: a benign tumor of the hair follicles. By now nothing can be seen, as her wound has healed completely. Lava lived her whole life on a chain, so she is not properly socialized. She dominates other dogs; she gets along well with some, but with dogs like Stella, she jumps on others and provokes them, though she stops when told not to. If you touch Lava without preparing her, she tries to snap at you; if you lead her gently, she complies. She also guards her food, so we try to keep her from defending her resources while she eats. She needs someone with experience who knows how to handle her. She walks well on the leash and is house-trained. She is sweet and loving, but she has her moments when she becomes aggressive – during meals or when she is touched when she doesn't want to be. We keep working with her on this. She doesn't like dry food; she isn't used to it, so we cook for her – she is very stubborn and refuses food she doesn't like. Lava is very active and can jump very high; you wouldn't notice her age at all.

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"Lava haben wir übernommen, nachdem der Tierarzt, der unsere Katzen behandelt, uns spät in der Nacht angerufen und uns gebeten hat, ihr zu helfen. Lavas Besitzer starb und die Kinder wollten das Haus verkaufen, das sich in einer sehr guten Gegend von Cluj befindet, also ist es viel Geld wert. Lava war ihnen im Weg und sie fanden einen Grund, sie einschläfern zu lassen - sie hatte einen Abszess auf dem Rücken. Der Tierarzt weigerte sich aber, sie deswegen zu töten. Wir haben sie kastrieren und Blutuntersuchungen durchführen lassen, die einwandfrei waren. Der Abszess auf ihrem Rücken wurde entfernt und eine Probe eingeschickt. Das Ergebnis der Gewebeprobe - ein gutartiger Tumor der Haarfollikel. Mittlerweile kann man nichts mehr sehen, da ihre Wunde vollständig verheilt ist. Lava lebte ihr ganzes Leben an einer Kette, daher ist sie nicht richtig sozialisiert. Sie dominiert andere Hunde, mit einigen versteht sie sich gut, mit Hunden wie Stella, andere springt sie an und provoziert sie, hört aber damit auf, wenn man es ihr untersagt. Wenn man Lava anfasst ohne sie darauf vorzubereiten, versucht sie zu schnappen, wenn man sie sanft führt, fügt sie sich. Sie bewacht auch ihr Futter, also versuchen wir, sie während des Fressens davon abzuhalten, ihre Ressourcen zu verteidigen. Sie braucht jemanden mit Erfahrung, der weiß, wie man mit ihr umzugehen hat. Sie läuft gut an der Leine und ist stubenrein. Sie ist süß und liebevoll, aber sie hat ihre Momente, dass sie aggressiv wird - während des Essens oder wenn sie angefasst wird, wenn sie das nicht möchte. Wir arbeiten weiter mit ihr daran. Sie mag kein Trockenfutter, sie ist es nicht gewöhnt, also kochen wir für sie - sie ist sehr stur und lehnt Futter ab, wenn sie es nicht mag. Lava ist sehr aktiv und kann sehr hoch springen, man merkt ihr ihr Alter überhaupt nicht an. "

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Fellchen in Not e.V.
Living with Lava
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Fellchen in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lava home

What you'll need for Lava 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 Lava

What life with Lava looks like

Lava is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fellchen in Not 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lava, answered.

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