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Sylva Lapina

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Sylvia the Lapine was seized from poor living conditions and initially took a long time to build trust. Uncertain, skittish, full of mistrust and doubt, she didn't let anyone touch her at first. Sylvia has really gained weight now and the anxious puppy has become an active, lively, playful and quite confident dog. Although she still needs a moment to get to know strangers, she also goes for walks with unfamiliar walkers. Contact with other dogs seemed to have been lacking so far, but she is now well-suited and especially seeks playmates. Sylvia shows herself very attentive on the go, is interested in everything and sometimes needs guidance when objects are moving, such as a car. Sylvia is super bribable, very hardworking, sensitive and temperamental. She already knows a few signals, but she can't be left alone yet because due to poor living conditions she is unfortunately not house-trained and should have quick access outside. Sylvia is well suited as a second dog, but people are much more important to her, so she needs experienced people who guide her in the right direction. Sylvia has great potential to become a great companion, but sometimes she is also too overmotivated and effusive.

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Sylva Lapina wurde aus schlechter Haltung beschlagnahmt und brauchte anfangs lange Zeit um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Unsicher, schreckhaft, voller Misstrauen und Zweifel ließ sie sich anfangs nicht anfassen. Inzwischen hat Sylva richtig gut zugenommen und aus der ängstlichen Hündin ist eine aktive, lebenslustige, verspielte und durchaus selbstbewusste Hündin geworden. Zwar braucht sie anfangs trotzdem einen Moment um fremde Menschen kennen zu lernen, geht aber gut auch mit ihr unbekannten Gassigehern spazieren. Kontakt mit Artgenossen schien sie bisher nicht gehabt zu haben, inzwischen ist sie aber gut verträglich und sucht vor allem Spielkameraden. Unterwegs zeigt sich Sylva sehr aufmerksam, ist an allem interessiert und braucht bei bewegten Objekten wie z.B. ein Auto bisweilen Anleitung. Sylva ist super bestechlich, sehr arbeitsfreudig, sensibel und temperamentvoll. Ein paar Signale kennt sie schon, nur alleine bleiben kann sie noch nicht, denn bedingt durch die schlechte Haltung ist sie leider noch nicht stubenrein und sollte schnell Zugang nach draußen haben können. Sylva ist gut als Zweithund geeignet, Menschen sind ihr allerdings deutlich wichtiger, hier braucht sie hundeerfahrene Menschen, die sie anleiten und in die richtige Richtung lenken. Sylva hat großes Potenzial eine tolle Begleiterin zu werden, ist aber manchmal auch zu übermotiviert und überschwänglich.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Reutlingen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Reutlingen
Living with Sylva Lapina
  • House-trained
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Bringing Sylva Lapina home

What you'll need for Sylva Lapina 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 Sylva Lapina

What life with Sylva Lapina looks like

Sylva Lapina is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Reutlingen in Reutlingen.

An young 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 Sylva Lapina, answered.

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