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Selma

Female · Young · 2 years

Selma, a 54 kg Middle Asian Shepherd, is in need of a new home. Her previous owner passed away, and her children, living abroad, brought her to their new home. Unfortunately, they were unable to bring her along due to her size. Selma had previously lived outdoors and was unfamiliar with a collar and leash. She is a free-spirited dog that enjoyed long walks in a large, fenced property. Her relatives assure that she is not aggressive, although she has been known to occasionally knock guests off their feet when greeting them. Selma's size is impressive, and in the first few days and weeks, she experienced shock from the sudden changes in her life. The collar and leash intimidated her, and she would not budge from the enclosure. We had to teach her to walk on a leash step by step, just like a small child. In the first day, we walked 3 meters in 20 minutes, with one person pushing her from behind. After a week, we could slowly walk halfway to the walking area, and after two weeks, we could take her to the walking area. When we decided to take Selma on a walk in the forest for the first time, we used two leashes with two people, as we had no idea how she would react to people, other dogs, and whether we would have enough strength to hold her. Everything went smoothly, and now Selma goes on walks with physically strong volunteers. We are looking for a home for Selma with responsible owners. As the days go by, we feel that Selma is starting to protect her favorite people. If our assumption is correct, Selma is starting to exhibit the behavior characteristic of her breed. Middle Asians are very territorial dogs, they protect their people, and at the same time, they are very gentle with their family members. Their innate wisdom allows them to love and respect older people and feel safe in the company of children, protecting all small animals from predators. However, to enjoy this fantastic character, Selma's new owners must be experienced and knowledgeable in "dog care". Selma needs a private home (she tolerates indoor spaces with her teeth clenched, just like the collar and leash); if there is no fence (but even if there is) - an enclosure is mandatory for the safety of visitors. Please also read the full description of the Middle Asian Shepherd in serious sources - great dogs in the hands of a wise and responsible owner! You can see Selma in video format by clicking on the social media icon below the photo.

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Vidusāzijas aitu sunītei Selmai saimnieks miris; ārzemēs dzīvojošie bērni mazizmēra sunīšus pārveda uz jauno dzīvesvietu, 54 kg smago skaistuli diemžēl līdzi ņemt nevarēja. Turklāt Selma iepriekš radusi dzīvot tikai ārā un pilnībā nepazina kaklasiksnu un pavadu. Bija, tā teikt, brīvā pļavu meita, špacierējot pa lielo, iežogoto īpašumu. Radinieki dievojās, ka sunītei agresija nepiemīt: lai arī ne pārāk bieži, tomēr ik pa laikam iegriežoties Latvijā pie tēva, vienīgais, ko Selma viesiem varējusi nodarīt — priecājoties uzlekt un nogāzt no kājām. Selmas izmēri ir respektējami… Pirmajās dienās un pat nedēļā sunīte piedzīvoja šoku no pēkšņajām pārmaiņām dzīvē, turklāt apliktā kaklasiksna un pavada viņu stindzināja. Ne par ko nevarējām pierunāt kaut soli spert ārā no voljera. Selma tikai mūsos lūkojās ar izmisuma pilnu skatienu, neizdvešot ne skaņu — ne rūca, ne zobus rādīja, ne aprēja. Divu nedēļu garumā kā mazam bērnam soli pa solim mācījām viņu iet pavadā. Pirmajā dienā 20 minūšu laikā tika noieti 3 metri, pie beigām vienam vēl suni stumjot no pakaļgala. Pēc nedēļas jau varējām lēnā garā aiziet pusceļā līdz pastaigu laukumam, pēc divām — jau pilnībā aizvest uz to. Kad pirmo reizi lēmām pamēģināt ar Selmu doties pastaigā uz mežu, tad gan likām divas pavadas ar diviem cilvēkiem, jo mums nebija nojausmas, kā viņa var reaģēt uz mežā satiktiem cilvēkiem, citiem suņiem un vai maz mums pietiks spēka noturēt. Viss norisinājās bez piedzīvojumiem un nu jau Selma pastaigās dodas ar fiziski spēcīgiem brīvprātīgajiem. Smukulei meklējam mājas ar tiešām atbildīgiem saimniekiem. Jo dienas, jo iedzīvojoties patversmē, mums liekas, ka Selma savus mīļākos kopējus sāk sargāt. Un, ja mūsu pieņēmums ir pareizs, tad Selmai sāk izpausties šķirnei raksturīgā uzvedība. Vidusāzieši ir ļoti teritoriāli suņi, savus cilvēkus mēdz sargāt, vienlaikus esot ļoti maigi pret saviem ģimenes locekļiem; iedzimtā dzīvesgudrība tiem ļauj mīlēt un cienīt vecāka gadagājuma cilvēkus, suņi droši jūtas bērnu sabiedrībā, aizsargā visus mazos dzīvniekus no plēsējiem. Bet, lai šo fantastisko raksturu izbaudītu, Selmas jaunajiem cilvēkiem ir jābūt pieredzējušiem un zinošiem “suņkopībā”. Selmai mājas meklējam privātmājā (iekštelpas Selma piecieš ar sakostiem zobiem, tāpat kā kaklasiksnu un pavadu); ja nav sētas (bet pat ja ir) — obligāts voljers ciemiņu drošības dēļ. Lūdzu, iepazīstieties arī ar pilnīgu vidusāziešu raksturojumu nopietnos izziņas avotos — lieliski suņi gudra un atbildīga saimnieka azotē! Ieraudzīt Selmu videoformātā varat, uzklikšķinot uz pievienotās sociālo tīklu ikonas zem foto!

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇱🇻Riga
Shelter
Labās Mājas
Living with Selma
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Labās Mājas · Riga

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Selma home

What you'll need for Selma 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 Selma

What life with Selma looks like

Selma is a young adult dog waiting at Labās Mājas in Riga.

An young 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 Latvia

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

Riga, Latvia browse more dogs in Latvia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Selma, answered.

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