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Lola

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Lola, born in 2020 and about 51 cm tall, is a Mioritic mix with a presence you won't forget, even though she has long tried to stay invisible herself. Shy and distant, always a few steps behind the others, always careful not to be the center of attention. For dogs like her, finding a home is quite literally like searching for a needle in a haystack: people who have patience, experience, calm, and a big heart. Will Lola ever find a foster home or a home of her own? That question has been with us for a long time. And yet there are small signs that give us hope. Update February 2026: Today we were able to get closer to her than ever before. She is more delicate and smaller than we first thought. However, if too much pressure is put on her or she feels crowded, she makes it clear that this is too much for her. Update September 2025: Lola no longer hides behind the kennel. She stays visible, watches, shows interest in the things brought to her, and seemed generally less inhibited. It is a delicate step forward, showing that she is beginning to perceive her surroundings differently. She is not yet affectionate in the true sense, but she has taken a first step. And with a dog like Lola, that means a great deal. Lola needs people who understand that trust cannot be forced. People who give her space without leaving her alone. People who are willing to give her the time she needs to open up, perhaps weeks, perhaps months. But when she does, it will be a quiet, precious moment. For Lola, we are therefore looking for especially empathetic, capable people as a foster home or a forever home. People who do not expect, but accompany. Who do not push, but are there. Perhaps Lola will find her needle in the haystack right now. Lola is neutered and will be vaccinated, microchipped, and, after a positive preliminary check, placed with a protection contract. General note about our animals: Our dogs in Romania are visited regularly so that we can reassess their behavior and development again and again. These personal impressions help us greatly in conveying as accurate a picture as possible of each individual dog. However, we would like to point out that a dog may behave differently in a new environment, with new people, new routines, and new impressions. This is completely normal and is part of any process of change. Many dogs even open up faster in a home and show sides of themselves that were not visible at the shelter. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but they are not a guarantee of every behavior in a new environment. They are meant to provide guidance and show how the dog presents itself at the shelter, and what potential lies within. We are convinced that with patience, understanding, and a loving environment, every dog can find its way and continue to develop positively.

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Lola, geboren 2020 und etwa 51 cm groß, ist ein Mioritic-Mix mit einer Ausstrahlung, die man nicht vergisst – auch wenn sie selbst lange versucht hat, unsichtbar zu bleiben. Scheu und distanziert, immer ein paar Schritte hinter den anderen, immer darauf bedacht, nicht im Mittelpunkt zu stehen. Für Hunde wie sie sucht man sprichwörtlich die Nadel im Heuhaufen: Menschen, die Geduld haben, Erfahrung, Ruhe und ein großes Herz.Ob Lola jemals eine Pflegestelle oder ein Zuhause findet? Diese Frage begleitet uns schon lange. Und doch gibt es kleine Zeichen, die Hoffnung machen.Update Februar 2026: Wir konnten ihr heute so nah kommen wie noch nie. Sie ist zarter und kleiner, als wir anfangs dachten. Wenn man ihr jedoch zu viel Druck macht oder sie sich bedrängt fühlt, zeigt sie deutlich, dass ihr das zu viel ist.Update September 2025: Lola versteckt sich nicht mehr hinter der Hütte. Sie bleibt sichtbar, beobachtet, zeigt Interesse an den Mitbringseln und wirkte insgesamt weniger gehemmt. Ein zarter Fortschritt, der zeigt, dass sie beginnt, ihre Umgebung anders wahrzunehmen. Zutraulich im eigentlichen Sinne ist sie noch nicht – aber sie hat einen ersten Schritt gemacht. Und bei einem Hund wie Lola bedeutet genau das sehr viel.Lola braucht Menschen, die verstehen, dass Vertrauen nicht erzwungen werden kann. Menschen, die ihr Raum geben, ohne sie allein zu lassen. Menschen, die bereit sind, ihr die Zeit zu schenken, die sie braucht, um sich zu öffnen – vielleicht Wochen, vielleicht Monate. Aber wenn sie es tut, dann wird es ein stiller, kostbarer Moment sein.Für Lola suchen wir daher besonders einfühlsame, kompetente Menschen als Pflegestelle oder Für-immer-Zuhause. Menschen, die nicht erwarten, sondern begleiten. Die nicht drängen, sondern da sind.Vielleicht findet Lola ihre Nadel im Heuhaufen ja genau jetzt.Lola ist kastriert und wird geimpft, gechippt und nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Lola
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lola home

What you'll need for Lola 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 Lola

What life with Lola looks like

Lola is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

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 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 Lola, answered.

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