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Loreta

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Loretta - six puppies have found their luck. Now it's mom's turn! 💕 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-5 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:29% 28%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37 > Location: Animal Shelter in Slavonski Brod, Croatia Gender: female, spayed Date of birth: 01.05.2025 Height: approx. 45 - 50cm Compatibility with cats unknown Single or second dog ideal environment: suburban, rural suitable for: ambitious dog beginners .fusion-body .fusion-button Direct to self-disclosure .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-38 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-5 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-39 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Some stories tell of incredible strength, of hope and of the value of never giving up. Loretta's story is one of them. Her beautiful name has its origins in the Latin word laurus, the laurel, which has always been a symbol of victory and honor. And if someone deserves a small victory over fate, then it is our Loretta. The pretty girl with the cream-white fur, the delicate caramel-colored spots and the gentle dark eyes was discovered together with her six puppies in an abandoned house. Her condition was shocking. Loretta was emaciated, completely exhausted and weak. And yet she was not alone, because six little dog children were dependent on their mom. Fortunately, the little family was found in time and brought to safety. Loretta received the urgently needed medical care, was lovingly nursed back to health and was allowed to slowly regain her strength. And then something wonderful happened: all six of her puppies have found a home! ❤️ Six little lives, six new beginnings and six happy stories. But one story is still waiting for its happy ending: that of Loretta herself. This special dog mom is an exceptionally friendly and pleasant female dog. She encounters her environment in a calm, lovable way, without being excited or hectic. A gentle soul that you just have to close your heart to. After everything she has experienced, we wish for Loretta now people with whom she can finally be the center of attention. People who give her love, security and safety and want to discover the beautiful sides of life with her. A soft basket, loving caresses, relaxed walks and the certainty of never having to fight for one's own survival again. Loretta has left her difficult start in life behind. Her six children are taken care of and can experience their own happiness. Now it's Loretta's turn. Not just being a mom, not just persevering, but finally just being a dog. Who will give our gentle fighter the home she is so waiting for? .fusion-body .fusion-button Interest in an adoption? (Click here) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-40 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20 !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%

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Loreta – sechs Welpen haben ihr Glück gefunden. Jetzt ist Mama dran! 💕 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-162 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-19 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:29% 28%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-163 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Slavonski Brod, Kroatien Geschlecht: weiblich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 01.05.2025 Schulterhöhe: ca. 45 – 50cm Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich geeignet für: Ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-164 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-19 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-165 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Manche Geschichten erzählen von unglaublicher Stärke, von Hoffnung und davon, dass es sich lohnt, niemals aufzugeben. Lorettas Geschichte ist eine davon. Ihr wunderschöner Name hat seinen Ursprung unter anderem im lateinischen Wort laurus, dem Lorbeer, der seit jeher als Symbol für Sieg und Ehre gilt. Und wenn jemand einen kleinen Sieg über das Schicksal verdient hat, dann ist es unsere Loretta. Die hübsche Hündin mit dem cremeweißen Fell, den zarten karamellfarbenen Flecken und den sanften dunklen Augen wurde gemeinsam mit ihren sechs Welpen in einem verlassenen Haus entdeckt. Ihr Zustand war erschütternd. Loretta war bis auf die Knochen abgemagert, völlig entkräftet und schwach. Und dennoch war sie nicht allein, denn sechs kleine Hundekinder waren auf ihre Mama angewiesen. Zum Glück wurde die kleine Familie rechtzeitig gefunden und in Sicherheit gebracht. Loretta erhielt die dringend notwendige medizinische Versorgung, wurde liebevoll aufgepäppelt und durfte langsam wieder zu Kräften kommen. Und dann geschah etwas Wunderschönes: Alle sechs ihrer Welpen haben inzwischen ein eigenes Zuhause gefunden! ❤️ Sechs kleine Leben, sechs neue Anfänge und sechs glückliche Geschichten. Doch eine Geschichte wartet noch auf ihr Happy End: die von Loretta selbst. Dabei ist diese besondere Hundemama eine ausgesprochen freundliche und angenehme Hündin. Sie begegnet ihrer Umwelt auf eine ruhige, liebenswerte Art, ohne dabei aufgedreht oder hektisch zu sein. Eine sanfte Seele, die man einfach ins Herz schließen muss. Nach allem, was sie erlebt hat, wünschen wir uns für Loretta nun Menschen, bei denen sie endlich selbst im Mittelpunkt stehen darf. Menschen, die ihr Liebe, Geborgenheit und Sicherheit schenken und mit ihr gemeinsam die schönen Seiten des Lebens entdecken möchten. Ein weiches Körbchen, liebevolle Streicheleinheiten, entspannte Spaziergänge und die Gewissheit, nie wieder um das eigene Überleben kämpfen zu müssen. Loretta hat ihren schweren Start ins Leben hinter sich gelassen. Ihre sechs Kinder sind versorgt und dürfen ihr eigenes Glück erleben. Jetzt ist Loretta an der Reihe. Nicht mehr nur Mama sein, nicht mehr nur durchhalten, sondern endlich einfach Hund sein dürfen. Wer schenkt unserer sanften Kämpferin das Zuhause, auf das sie so sehr wartet? .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-166 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20 !important;padding-right : 0p

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Nordic Strays e.V.

Living with Loreta

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✕Good with kids

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Loreta home

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About Loreta

What life with Loreta looks like

Loreta is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

A 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Loreta, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Loreta?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Nordic Strays e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Loreta on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Loreta if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. whether they will for Loreta, what they require (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 Loreta already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Nordic Strays e.V. lists Loreta as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Nordic Strays e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Loreta isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Loreta 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.