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Salva

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Salva – A little miracle is seeking its Forever Home Salva was severely injured by the roadside – hit by a car, hit on the head, unable to move. No one knew if he would survive, if he would ever walk again. But Salva fought back. Step by step, he fought his way back to life and showed us all how strong his will to live is. Today, Salva is fully recovered. He runs, plays, and spreads his joy to everyone around him. Salva is a happy, playful, and incredibly loving mixed-breed male dog. Despite everything he had to endure, he has kept his gentleness and love. He bears no grudge – on the contrary: he has so much love to give! Salva tested positive for leishmaniasis, but this does not hinder him from leading a carefree life if a few precautions are taken. His matchmaker is happy to advise you on this. Now all Salva needs for his happiness is a family that will finally give him a home, love him, and provide the stability he so deserves. Salva will thank it with endless affection and joy. Who will give this brave fighter his Happy End? Contact his matchmaker if you can give Salva a wonderful home, or if you want to help him with a foster home.

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Salva – Ein kleines Wunder sucht sein Für-immer-Zuhause Salva wurde schwer verletzt am Straßenrand gefunden – angefahren, mit einem Schlag auf den Kopf, unfähig, sich zu bewegen. Niemand wusste, ob er überleben würde, ob er je wieder laufen könnte. Doch Salva hat gekämpft. Schritt für Schritt hat er sich ins Leben zurückgekämpft und uns allen gezeigt, wie stark sein Lebenswille ist. Heute ist Salva vollständig genesen. Er rennt, spielt, tobt und verteilt seine Freude an alle um ihn herum. Salva ist ein fröhlicher, verspielter und unglaublich lieber Mischlingsrüde. Trotz allem, was er durchmachen musste, hat er sich seine Sanftheit und Liebe bewahrt. Er hegt keinen Groll – im Gegenteil: Er hat so viel Liebe zu geben! Salva wurde positiv auf Leishmaniose getestet, dies hindert ihn nicht daran ein unbeschwertes Leben führen zu können, wenn man ein paar Dnge beachtet. Gerne berät Sie seine Vermittlerin hierzu. Jetzt fehlt Salva nur noch eines zu seinem Glück: eine Familie, die ihm endlich ein Zuhause schenkt, ihn liebt und ihm die Stabilität gibt, die er so sehr verdient. Salva wird es mit unendlicher Zuneigung und Freude danken. Wer schenkt diesem tapferen Kämpfer sein Happy End? Melden Sie sich bei seiner Vermittlerin, wenn Sie Salva ein schönes Zuhause schenken, oder ihm mit einer Pflegestelle helfen möchten. Hier geht’s zu Salvas Video

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Salva
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Salva home

What you'll need for Salva 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 Salva

What life with Salva looks like

Salva is a 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. 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 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 Salva, answered.

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