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Lima

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Background: Lima was found on the street along with her five puppies, for whom we are also seeking homes. We don't know where she originally came from. However, her strong goat smell suggests that she may have lived—or at least survived—on a finca before she appeared with her little ones. Regardless of her past, she has proven to be a true fighter and a wonderful mother. She has lovingly cared for her puppies and given them a good start despite all circumstances. Despite everything she must have experienced, Lima is a calm, charming, and very loving female dog with a beautiful dose of vitality. Sometimes her inner puppy still shines through: She likes to move around, is curious, and wants to be involved everywhere. Near people, she primarily seeks closeness and affection. She is exceptionally affectionate, enjoys cuddles very much, and shows herself to be open and approachable. She gets along well with other dogs and presents herself as balanced and social overall. Now it's time for Lima—and of course her puppies—to leave uncertainty behind. They deserve a loving, safe home where a new, happy chapter can begin.

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Vorgeschichte Lima wurde gemeinsam mit ihren fünf Welpen, für die wir hier auch ein Zuhause suchen, auf der Straße gefunden. Woher sie ursprünglich kam, wissen wir nicht. Ihr intensiver Ziegengeruch lässt jedoch vermuten, dass sie zuvor auf einer Finca gelebt – oder sich zumindest dort durchgeschlagen – hat, bevor sie mit ihren Kleinen auftauchte. Unabhängig von ihrer Vergangenheit hat sie sich als echte Kämpferin und als wundervolle Mutter gezeigt. Sie hat sich liebevoll um ihre Welpen gekümmert und ihnen trotz aller Umstände einen guten Start ermöglicht. Trotz allem, was sie erlebt haben muss, ist Lima eine ruhige, bezaubernde und sehr liebe Hündin mit einer schönen Portion Vitalität. Manchmal blitzt sogar noch ihr innerer Welpe durch: Sie bewegt sich gern, ist neugierig und möchte am liebsten überall dabei sein. In der Nähe von Menschen sucht sie vor allem Nähe und Zuwendung. Sie ist ausgesprochen liebevoll, genießt Streicheleinheiten sehr und zeigt sich offen und zugewandt. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sie sich gut und präsentiert sich insgesamt als ausgeglichen und sozial. Jetzt ist es an der Zeit, dass Lima – und natürlich auch ihre Welpen – die Unsicherheit hinter sich lassen dürfen. Sie verdienen ein liebevolles, sicheres Zuhause, in dem ein neues, glückliches Kapitel beginnen kann.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Garafia e.V.
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Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Lima home

What you'll need for Lima 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 Lima

What life with Lima looks like

Lima is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Garafia e.V. in Germany.

An young 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. 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 Lima, answered.

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