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Lola

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Lola and her two siblings were brought to us with the help of a familiar animal welfare organization. All three of them roamed in the wilderness, from where they were caught with great difficulty. We do not know what their past was like, but one thing is certain: their trust in people has been deeply shaken. When they arrived at our shelter, they hardly dared to come out for days. Every approach, every new sound and movement filled them with fear. It was painful to see how much they feared something that many dogs take for granted: the proximity of humans. Since then, Lola has also developed a lot. Today she is curious, interested, and increasingly seeks human company. Although uncertainty still lingers in her, she gradually begins to overcome her fears. She now accepts petting, and sometimes even dares to get closer. In the hot weather, she discovered a little joy: she enjoys the cooling water of the pool as a real refreshment, and it is then that it really shows that playfulness and joie de vivre are also there in her. We are looking for a new owner for Lola who understands that a timid dog's trust does not build up overnight. She needs time, patience and a lot of love to open up completely. There will be small steps forward and sometimes more subdued days as well, but every step taken together brings us closer to a strong bond. If someone is willing to go this way with Lola, they get a very special reward: an eternally loyal companion who, once she opens up, binds herself to her human with all her heart.

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Lola két testvérével együtt került hozzánk egy ismerős állatvédő szervezet segítségével. Mindhárman a pusztában kóboroltak, ahonnan nagy nehézségek árán sikerült őket befogni. Nem tudjuk, milyen előéletük volt, de egy biztos: az emberekbe vetett bizalmuk mélyen megingott. Amikor megérkeztek hozzánk, napokig szinte elő sem mertek bújni. Minden közeledés, minden új hang és mozdulat félelemmel töltötte el őket. Fájdalmas volt látni, mennyire tartanak attól, amit sok kutya a legtermészetesebbnek él meg: az ember közelségét. Azóta Lola is sokat fejlődött. Ma már kíváncsian figyel, érdeklődik, és egyre gyakrabban keresi az ember társaságát. Bár a bizonytalanság még mindig ott van benne, apránként kezdi legyőzni a félelmeit. Már a simogatást is elfogadja, sőt van, hogy bátrabban közelebb is merészkedik. A nagy melegben pedig egy kis örömöt is felfedezett: a medence hűsítő vizét igazi felfrissülésként élvezi, és ilyenkor látszik igazán, hogy a játékosság és az életöröm is ott van benne. Lolának olyan gazdit keresünk, aki tisztában van vele, hogy egy félős kutya bizalma nem egyik napról a másikra épül fel. Időre, türelemre és rengeteg szeretetre van szüksége ahhoz, hogy teljesen megnyíljon. Lesznek apró előrelépések és néha visszafogottabb napok is, de minden közösen megtett lépés egyre közelebb visz egy erős kötelékhez. Ha valaki hajlandó végigjárni ezt az utat Lolával, egy igazán különleges jutalmat kap: egy örök hűséges társat, aki ha egyszer megnyílik, teljes szívével kötődik az emberéhez.

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇭🇺Hungary
Shelter
Állatvédelmi Centrum
Cared for by Állatvédelmi Centrum · HungaryLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 months 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 medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Állatvédelmi Centrum in Hungary.

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 Hungary

Hungarian shelters operate at high capacity given the country's stray population. Animals leave sterilized, chipped, and with a passport. Many shelters coordinate transport to Germany, Austria, and the Nordics.

Hungary, Hungary — browse more dogs in Hungary.

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. Állatvédelmi Centrum 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 — Állatvédelmi Centrum 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 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 Állatvédelmi Centrum 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 (HU). 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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