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Pelusa

Chihuahua · Female · Adult · 6 years

Chihuahua Pelusa - small, charming and always in the middle of things! Pelusa is a friendly Chihuahua girl with a very special personality. She loves being the center of attention and has no problem drawing attention to herself with her charming ways. Pelusa is a bit like a tamarin monkey, she loves being close to her humans and wants to know exactly what's going on. With her cheerful, lively nature, she quickly spreads good mood and brings a lot of charm. A small Chihuahua lady with great character, who is easy to love. Pelusa is looking for people who can show her how beautiful her own home can be and give her the love and security she deserves. Would you like to take on the challenge and give the sweet mouse a home? Pelusa would also be very happy with a foster home. Please note that Chihuahuas are considered a so-called "Qualzucht". More information can be found on our information page. Here's Pelusa's video Here's video 2

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Chihuahua Pelusa – klein, charmant und immer mittendrin! Pelusa ist ein freundliches Chihuahua Mädchen mit einer ganz besonderen Persönlichkeit. Sie liebt es, im Mittelpunkt zu stehen, und hat überhaupt kein Problem damit, dafür auch mal charmant die Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zu ziehen. Dabei ist Pelusa ein kleines bisschen wie ein Klammeräffchen, am liebsten ist sie ganz nah bei ihren Menschen und möchte natürlich genau wissen, was gerade passiert. Mit ihrer fröhlichen, aufgeweckten Art sorgt sie schnell für gute Laune und bringt jede Menge Charme mit. Eine kleine Chihuahua Dame mit großem Charakter, die man einfach gernhaben muss. Pelusa sucht Menschen, die ihr zeigen, wie schön ein eigenes Zuhause sein kann und ihr die Liebe und Sicherheit geben, die sie verdient. Möchten Sie die Herausforderung annehmen und der süßen Maus ein Zuhause schenken? Auch über eine Pflegestelle würde Pelusa sich sehr freuen. Beachten Sie, dass Chihuahuas zu den sogenannten Qualzuchten gehören. Weitere Infos gibt es auf unserer Informationsseite. Hier geht’s zu Pelusas Video Hier geht’s zu Video 2

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Pelusa
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Chihuahua →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Pelusa home

What you'll need for Pelusa 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 Pelusa

What life with Pelusa looks like

Pelusa is a large adult chihuahua dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

An 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pelusa, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pelusa?
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 Pelusa on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pelusa 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Pelusa 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 Pelusa 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 Pelusa 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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