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Rosalita

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Schoßhund Rosalita is on the hunt for her forever home. Mixed breed Rosalita doesn’t know she’s not a Chihuahua, because if she could, she’d spend the whole day on the lap of her primary caregiver. After Rosalita had to experience the darker sides of life and was finally allowed to leave the animal shelter, her luck didn’t last long. Thankfully, she found a place in a pension first. On August 25, Rosalita was then allowed to leave the pension and travel to her foster home in Neuburg. There, this wonderful female dog shows only her best side. The young female dog loves life, people, and her fellow animals. With her cheerful nature, she spreads joy wherever she goes and puts a smile on the face of anyone she meets. Rosalita is a balanced, sensitive, and super gentle dream dog. Rosalita is very people-oriented and reacts very sensitively to the mood and emotions of her trusted people. She loves to play, run, and be cuddled. In training, she can be guided well by her playful spirit or a few treats. While basic obedience still needs to be worked on, Rosalita has already made great progress there. Rosalita is still unsettled by unknown environmental stimuli and needs security through her primary caregiver there. A confident single dog could give Rosalita the necessary security. For Rosalita, we wish for people who are aware that a dog from animal control requires time, patience, and training, and that this, especially in the beginning, can be a lot of work for the new family. As a reward for this work, one naturally experiences many beautiful moments with the new family member. For Rosalita, we wish for an active home in the countryside (preferably with a garden), where exciting activities like retrieving, water or tracking work, and whatever else brings joy, do not lack. Without a meaningful task, she withers. Rosalita is ready to give her heart and is looking for people who can offer her the love, attention, and adventures she so deserves. If you are aware of this challenging but also beautiful and rewarding task and are already head over heels in love with Rosalita, please contact her foster parent. Here are Rosalita’s videos: Video 1 and Video 2 »

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Schoßhund Rosalita ist auf der Suche nach ihrem Für-immer-Zuhause. Mischling Rosalita weiß noch nicht, dass sie kein Chihuahua ist, denn wenn sie könnte, würde sie am liebsten den ganzen Tag auf dem Schoß ihrer Bezugsperson verbringen. Nachdem Rosalita die Schattenseiten des Lebens kennenlernen musste und das Tierheim endlich verlassen durfte, hielt ihr Glück nicht lange an. Gottseidank konnte sie erstmal in einer Pension einen Platz finden. Am 25.08. durfte Rosalita die Pension dann verlassen und auf ihre Pflegestelle nach Neuburg reisen. Dort zeigt sich diese wunderbare Hündin nur von ihrer besten Seite. Die junge Hündin liebt das Leben, die Menschen und ihre Artgenossen. Mit ihrer fröhlichen Art versprüht sie Lebensfreude, wo sie auch auftaucht und zaubert jedem, dem sie begegnet ein Lächeln ins Gesicht. Rosalita ist ein ausgeglichener, sensibler und super sanfter Traumhund. Rosalita ist sehr menschenbezogen und reagiert sehr sensibel auf die Stimmung und Emotionen ihrer Bezugspersonen. Sie liebt es, zu spielen, zu rennen und gekuschelt zu werden. In der Erziehung lässt sie sich gut über ihren spielerischen Geist oder ein paar Leckerchen lenken. Am Grundgehorsam muss noch weitergearbeitet werden aber auch dort hat Rosalita bereits große Fortschritte gemacht. Rosalita reagiert noch verunsichert auf für sie unbekannte Umweltreize und benötigt dort Sicherheit durch ihre Bezugsperson. Ein souveräner Ersthund könnte Rosalita die nötige Sicherheit geben. Für Rosalita wünschen wir uns Menschen, denen bewusst ist, dass ein Hund aus dem Tierschutz Zeit, Geduld und Erziehung benötigt und dass dies besonders in der ersten Zeit etwas Arbeit für die neue Familie bedeuten kann. Als Lohn für diese Arbeit erlebt man natürlich auch viele schöne Momente mit dem neuen Familienmitglied. Für Rosalita wünschen wir uns ein aktives Zuhause in ländlicher Umgebung (vorzugsweise mit Garten), in dem spannende Unternehmungen wie, Apportieren, Wasser- oder Fährtenarbeit und was sonst noch so Spaß macht nicht fehlen. Ohne sinnvolle Aufgabe verkümmert sie. Rosalita ist bereit, ihr Herz zu verschenken und sucht nach Menschen, die ihr die Liebe, Aufmerksamkeit und die Abenteuer bieten können, die sie so sehr verdienst hat. Wenn Sie sich dieser anstrengenden aber auch wunderschönen und lohnenden Aufgabe bewusst sind und sich bereits Hals über Kopf in Rosalita verliebt haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an ihre Vermittlerin. Hier gehts zu Rosalitas Videos: Video 1 und Video 2 » Spendenaufruf Futterpatenschaft Rosalita

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Rosalita
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Rosalita home

What you'll need for Rosalita 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 Rosalita

What life with Rosalita looks like

Rosalita is a large adult mixed breed 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. 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 Rosalita, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rosalita?
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 Rosalita on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rosalita 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 Rosalita 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 Rosalita 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 Rosalita 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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