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Taiga

Female · Adult · 4 years

Taiga: 2 years old (2022); ID - 900163000301850; Mixed breed; Country of origin - Latvia; Health status - no health problems observed. Additional information: Short-haired. Vaccinated, will be spayed by the time of adoption. Taiga arrived at the shelter together with her sister Tonga, both extremely shy and wild. Tonga has already been adopted, but Taiga is still waiting for her true person. The puppy is not immediately ready to trust, she is cautious, so she needs a patient friend who can socialize her and create a sense of security in Taiga. Currently, Taiga can be reserved for adoption, so we invite you to come visit and get to know the puppy better. Information updated 05.08.2024.

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Vecums: 4 gadi (2022.g.); MČ - 900163000301850; Bezšķirnes; Izcelsmes valsts - Latvija; Veselības stāvoklis - veselības problēmas nav novērotas. Cita informācija: īsspalvaina. Vakcinēta, uz adopcijas brīdi tiks sterilizēta. Taiga ieradās patversmē kopā ar savu māsiņu Tongu, abas bezgala bailīgas, mežonīgas. Tonga ir devusies pie jauniem saimniekiem, bet Taiga joprojām gaida savu īsto cilvēku. Sunīte ne uzreiz ir gatava uzticēties, ir piesardzīga, tāpēc viņai nepieciešams pacietīgs draugs, kurš spēs viņu socializēt un radīt Taigā drošības sajūtu. Šobrīd Taigu iespējams rezervēt adopcijai, tāpēc aicinām ciemos iepazīties ar sunīti tuvāk. Informācija atjaunota 05.08.2024.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇱🇻Latvia
Shelter
Jēkabpils Dzīvnieku Patversme
Living with Taiga
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Jēkabpils Dzīvnieku Patversme · Latvia
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Taiga home

What you'll need for Taiga in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Taiga

What life with Taiga looks like

Taiga is a adult dog waiting at Jēkabpils Dzīvnieku Patversme in Latvia.

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 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.

Latvia, Latvia — browse more dogs in Latvia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Taiga, answered.

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