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PICURKA

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Estimated birth date: October 2018 Brief info: anxious, suspicious, insecure PICURKA was born around October 2018 and was rescued with her two puppies, Piri and Pola, in mid-March 2026 from very poor husbandry conditions. The poor mouse had a large mammary tumor that was surgically removed. PICURKA has obviously not had good experiences with humans in her past life, as she is suspicious and anxious. She doesn't seem to know what positive touch is and would snap out of fear at first, especially if she felt cornered. What kind of life did she have to endure 😔? But the caretakers Mónika and Niki took her under their wing and sat daily in her enclosure, gradually winning her trust. When we met PICURKA in April 2026 during our stay at the station, it was already possible to carry her out of the enclosure and gently touch her. However, she did not move – she remains frozen in her fear. She still has a path ahead of her, but with the right people by her side, she will hopefully develop a zest for life and at least partially overcome her fears. PICURKA is housed with her two puppies in an enclosure. Due to her anxiety, she has not yet been tested for compatibility with other animals. We are now looking for a calm home for PICURKA with loving and experienced owners of anxious dogs who can bring the patience and time that PICURKA needs, and who are ready to accompany her with calmness and confidence on her journey to bring her out of her shell and show her how wonderful a dog life can be. PICURKA will be neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and with an EU pet passport for her new home. Can you offer this lovable lady a suitable home? We look forward to your message!

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Geschätztes Geburtsdatum: Oktober 2018 Kurzinfo: ängstlich, misstrauisch, unsicher Die geschätzt im Oktober 2018 geborene Picurka wurde Mitte März 2026 mit ihren beiden Welpen Piri und Pola aus sehr schlechter Haltung gerettet. Die arme Maus hatte einen riesigen Mammatumor, der inzwischen operativ entfernt wurde. Picurka hat in ihrem bisherigen Leben offensichtlich keine guten Erfahrungen mit Menschen gemacht, denn sie ist misstrauisch und ängstlich. Positive Berührungen scheint sie nicht zu kennen und schnappte anfangs aus Furcht auch erstmal, wenn sie sich bedrängt fühlte. Was mag sie für ein Dasein gefristet haben 😔? Doch die Pflegerinnen Mónika und Niki nahmen sich der Hündin an und, saßen täglich in ihrem Zwinger und gewannen so nach und nach ihr Vertrauen. Als wir Picurka dann im April 2026 bei unserm Aufenthalt in der Station kennenlernen durften, war es bereits möglich, sie aus dem Zwinger nach draußen zu tragen, und auch wir konnten sie vorsichtig anfassen. Bewegt hat sie sich allerdings nicht – sie erstarrt noch in ihrer Furcht. So hat sie noch einen Weg vor sich, aber mit den richtigen Menschen an ihrer Seite, wird sie hoffentlich bald Lebensfreude entwickeln und ihre Ängste zumindest teilweise ablegen können. Picurka ist mit ihren beiden Welpen im Zwinger untergebracht. Auf Verträglichkeit mit anderen Artgenossen wurde sie aufgrund ihrer Ängstlichkeit noch nicht getestet. Für Picurka suchen wir nun ein unaufgeregtes Zuhause bei liebevollen und mit ängstlichen Hunden erfahrenen Menschen, die die Geduld und Zeit mitbringen, die die Hündin braucht, und die bereit sind, Picurka mit Ruhe und Souveränität auf ihrem Weg zu begleiten, um sie aus der Reserve locken und ihr zu zeigen, wie schön ein Hundeleben sein kann. Picurka zieht kastriert, gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt und mit EU-Heimtierausweis in ihr neues Zuhause. Können Sie dieser liebenswerten Hundedame ein passendes Zuhause bieten? Dann freuen wir uns über Ihre Nachricht! Am besten können Sie hierfür gleich die Selbstauskunft nutzen (oder alternativ auch das Kontaktformular).

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇨🇭Pfotenretter
Shelter
Pfotenretter Ungarn
Living with PICURKA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Bringing PICURKA home

What you'll need for PICURKA 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 PICURKA

What life with PICURKA looks like

PICURKA is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenretter Ungarn in Pfotenretter.

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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting PICURKA, answered.

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