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Lotta

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Lotta was found by a woman while hiking. When she was discovered, she was severely emaciated and infested with parasites. The woman opened the car door and Lotta climbed in without hesitation. She seemed relieved to have been rescued. Since then, Lotta has lived with her rescuer on foster care, where she has proven herself within a month as an uncomplicated and pleasant roommate. She lives there problem-free with another dog, a cat, and children under ten years of age. Unfortunately, her rescuer can no longer provide for Lotta due to personal reasons and therefore asked Melampo for support in the

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Lotta wurde von einer Frau gefunden, die beim Wandern unterwegs war. Als sie entdeckt wurde, war sie stark abgemagert und von Parasiten befallen. Die Frau öffnete die Autotür und Lotta stieg ohne zu zögern ein. Sie schien erleichtert, gerettet worden zu sein. Seitdem lebt Lotta bei ihrer Retterin auf Pflegestelle, wo sie sich innerhalb eines Monats als unkomplizierte und angenehme Mitbewohnerin erwiesen hat. Sie lebt dort problemlos mit einem anderen Hund, einer Katze sowie Kindern unter zehn Jahren zusammen. Leider kann ihre Retterin Lotta aus persönlichen Gründen nicht länger versorgen und bat deshalb Melampo um Unterstützung bei der

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇨🇭Melampo
Shelter
Melampo
Living with Lotta
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Melampo · MelampoLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Lotta home

What you'll need for Lotta in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Lotta

What life with Lotta looks like

Lotta is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Melampo in Melampo.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Melampo, Switzerland browse more dogs in Switzerland.

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. Melampo 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 — Melampo 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 Melampo 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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