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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

The small female dog Lotta is rather calm. Although she doesn't know much, she is open and very affectionate and wants to make up for lost time and learn everything she needs for a happy dog life. During walks, Lotta has so far behaved unobtrusively towards other dogs and does not pull on the leash. Shelter account: TierSchutz der Tat e.V.

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Die kleine Hündin Lotta geht es eher ruhig an. Sie kennt zwar nicht viel, zeigt sich aber aufgeschlossen und sehr lieb und möchte jetzt Versäumtes nachholen und alles lernen, was sie für ein glückliches Hundeleben braucht. Beim Spaziergang verhält Lotta sich anderen Hunden gegenüber bisher unauffällig und pöbelt nicht an der Leine. Tierheimkonto: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Detmold
Shelter
Tierheim Detmold
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Lotta home

What you'll need for Lotta in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Lotta

What life with Lotta looks like

Lotta is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Detmold in Detmold.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Detmold, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lotta, answered.

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