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Spriņģe

Female · Senior · 9 years

On December 26 in Rīga, near Ilūkstes Street, 24, a sunni was found – around 10 years old, unchipped, and in a very dirty condition. The puppy had been wedged against the wall of the alley, where she could even have gone onto the moving part… When we washed off the "spotty mess," combed her long fur, and dried her, the first health check revealed a new growth in her ear. Fortunately, X-rays showed no metastases. An ultrasound later confirmed the benign tumor: an unoperated new growth in the ear. At that point, Spriņģe was feeling good and had a slight fever. How much time she had left – no one knew. That's why we wrote her a letter before the mid-year. But now… We and Spriņģīte are all together frantically sparring! Since the sunni had not been spayed (doctors did not recommend the operation due to her health condition and respectable age), she settled into a heat cycle (pregnancy cycle). There was no other option: either operate or… X-rays showed that the pregnant dog had not developed any metastases, and we decided to proceed with the operation. With one "Vetmājas" fantastic surgeon, carefully examining all the examination results, deciding to take the risk – to remove the pregnancy as well! The operation went well. The pregnant dog, who weighed almost a kilogram, is now out, and our Spriņģīte was already happy and joyful the next day. Now that some time has passed, we can safely say: the sunni has successfully passed through a difficult operation! With this, the kind, sincere, and boundless love for the sunnies now allows potential owners to look at adoption more confidently. Yes, she is a senior, but at this moment – without health problems! Spriņģīte is a completely healthy sun for a small family, she lives happily with her littermates and sisters, and, most likely, even cats will not be rivals. She is very well-behaved and walks gracefully. A true heart friend and home lover! You can watch Spriņģīte's story in video format by clicking on the link below.

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26. decembrī Rīgā, pie Ilūkstes ielas 24. nama, tika atrasta sunīte – vecumā ap 10 gadi, bez mikročipa un ļoti nolaistā stāvoklī. Rējējiņa bija piesieta pie staba ielas malā tā, ka varēja iziet pat uz braucamās daļas… Kad nopinkojušos “spalvu kumšķi” bijām safrizējuši, garos nagus apgriezuši un ausis iztīrījuši, pirmā veselības pārbaude atklāja jaunveidojumu vēderā. Par laimi, rentgens metastāzes plaušās neuzrādīja. Ultrasonogrāfijas izmeklējums jau vēlāk precizēja skaudru ainu: neoperējams jaunveidojums aknās. Citādi Spriņģe tobrīd jutās labi un bija žiperīga. Cik viņai vēl laika atvēlēts – to neviens nezina. Tā mēs rakstījām teju pirms pusgada. Bet tagad… Mēs un Spriņģīte visi kopā burtiski spriņģojam! Tā kā sunīte nebija sterilizēta (sākumā veselības stāvokļa un cienījamā vecuma dēļ ārsti šo operāciju neieteica veikt), viņa iedzīvojās piometrā (dzemdes iekaisumā). Variantu vairs nebija: vai nu jāoperē, vai… Rentgens parādīja, ka audzējs pa šo laiku nekādas metastāzes nav laidis, un mēs pieņēmām lēmumu par operāciju. Pie viena “Vetmājas” fantastiskā ķirurģe, rūpīgi izpētījusi visus izmeklējumu uzņēmumus, nolēma riskēt – griezt ārā arī audzēju! Operācija izdevās izcili. Audzējs, kurš svēra gandrīz kilogramu, ir prom, un mūsu Spriņģīte jau nākamajā rītā bija mundra un priecīga. Nu jau ir pagājis laiks, un tagad droši varam apgalvot: sunīte smago operāciju ir pārcietusi veiksmīgi! Līdz ar to jauko, sirsnīgo un bezgala mīļo suņomīti nu jau daudz drošāk potenciālie saimnieki var uzlūkot adopcijai. Jā, viņa ir seniorīte, toties šobrīd – bez veselības problēmām! Spriņģīte ir pilnīgi drošs suns arī mazu bērnu ģimenei, viņa teicami sadzīvo ar sugasbrāļiem un māsām, un, visticamāk, arī kaķi nebūs ienaidnieki. Viņa ir ļoti kārtīga un raiti soļo pavadiņā. Īsts sirds draugs un mājas mīlulis! Spriņģītes stāstu videoformātā var noskatīties, uzklikšķinot uz saites zemāk.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇱🇻Riga
Shelter
Labās Mājas
Living with Spriņģe
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Labās Mājas · Riga

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Spriņģe home

What you'll need for Spriņģe 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 Spriņģe

What life with Spriņģe looks like

Spriņģe is a senior dog waiting at Labās Mājas in Riga.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇱🇻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 Spriņģe, answered.

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