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Lotto

Border Collie · Male · Young · 2 years

Border Collie Lotto - waiting for his luck Lotto had to learn early on what it feels like when care and reliability are lacking. After being neglected by his owner, he was fortunately rescued by a dedicated animal rights activist, lovingly cared for, and eventually taken into the care of the animal shelter. Now, he finally wants to start the chapter he deserves: a home for life. Lotto is a beautiful, active, and playful dog with a great character. He shows himself loving, attentive, and obedient to the helpers, enjoys affection and shared activities, and wants to please his people. An initial adoption in Spain unfortunately ended after just three weeks. Lotto showed resource defense and sought protection particularly under or on the bed. If he was harassed in his retreat, he reacted with growling. His adopters felt overwhelmed and brought him back. Even in the shelter, Lotto likes to retreat to his hut. A safe retreat that is respected by his people is therefore particularly important to him. We are looking for understanding and dog-experienced people for Lotto, who can read his signals, give him security and clear, calm guidance, and are willing to work on his resource defense with good management and patience. Lotto is not a dog who will "just work" - but a great dog for people who are willing to understand him and grow with him. Upon his arrival, it also became apparent that his pupils look different. An ophthalmological examination revealed a microophthalmia as well as a slight divergent strabismus. His retinas are unremarkable and Lotto has normal vision in both eyes. His test for Mediterranean diseases was also negative. Lotto has often experienced that people leave him. Now we wish for someone who stays. Someone who not only sees the beautiful dog, but also the sensitive guy behind him - and finally gives him the security he so badly needs. Lotto would also be very happy about a foster home. Here you can watch Lotto's videos: Video 1 Video 2

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Border Collie Lotto – wartet auf sein Glück Lotto musste schon früh erfahren, wie es sich anfühlt, wenn Fürsorge und Verlässlichkeit fehlen. Nach Vernachlässigung durch seinen Besitzer wurde er glücklicherweise von einer engagierten Tierschützerin gerettet, liebevoll versorgt und schließlich in die Obhut ins Tierheim gegeben. Nun soll für ihn endlich das Kapitel beginnen, das er verdient: ein Zuhause für immer. Lotto ist ein wunderschöner, aktiver und verspielter Hund mit einem tollen Charakter. Gegenüber den Helfern zeigt er sich liebevoll, aufmerksam und gehorsam, genießt Zuwendung und gemeinsame Beschäftigung und möchte seinen Menschen gefallen. Eine erste Adoption in Spanien endete leider bereits nach drei Wochen. Lotto zeigte dort Ressourcenverteidigung und suchte insbesondere unter oder auf dem Bett Schutz. Wurde er in seinem Rückzugsort bedrängt, reagierte er mit Knurren. Seine Adoptanten fühlten sich damit überfordert und brachten ihn zurück. Auch im Tierheim zieht Lotto sich gerne in seine Hütte zurück. Ein sicherer Rückzugsort, der von seinen Menschen respektiert wird, ist für ihn deshalb besonders wichtig. Wir suchen für Lotto verständnisvolle und hundeerfahrene Menschen, die seine Signale lesen, ihm Sicherheit und klare, ruhige Führung geben und bereit sind, an seiner Ressourcenverteidigung mit gutem Management und Geduld zu arbeiten. Lotto ist kein Hund, der „einfach funktionieren“ wird – aber ein großartiger Hund für Menschen, die bereit sind, ihn zu verstehen und gemeinsam mit ihm zu wachsen. Bei seiner Ankunft fiel zudem auf, dass seine Pupillen unterschiedlich aussehen. Eine augenärztliche Untersuchung ergab eine Mikroophthalmie sowie einen leichten divergierenden Strabismus. Seine Netzhäute sind unauffällig und Lotto verfügt auf beiden Augen über normale Sehkraft. Auch sein Test auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten war negativ. Lotto hat schon oft erleben müssen, dass Menschen ihn im Stich lassen. Jetzt wünschen wir uns jemanden, der bleibt. Jemanden, der nicht nur den wunderschönen Hund sieht, sondern auch den sensiblen Kerl dahinter – und ihm endlich die Sicherheit schenkt, die er so sehr braucht. Auch über eine Pflegestelle würde Lotto sich sehr freuen. Hier gehts zu Lottos Videos: Video 1 Video 2

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Lotto
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Border Collie

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Lotto home

What you'll need for Lotto 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 Lotto

What life with Lotto looks like

Lotto is a large young adult border collie dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lotto, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lotto?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lotto on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lotto if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SALVA Hundehilfe 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Lotto 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 Lotto 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 SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lotto 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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