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Tchaika

Mixed Breed · Female

compatibility with others: Gets along well with fellow animals; cats: not known, can be tested. Current location: animal shelter Pirot (Serbia) Tchaika is a very quiet, reserved, and gentle female dog who longs for a home. Among the many dogs, she practically disappears. She is compatible with other dogs. There are over 100 dogs living at the animal shelter. Unfortunately, there are no dog walkers or volunteer helpers there. The dogs are almost alone for 22 hours a day after feeding time, leading to a very sparse and lonely life, which the little noses find very hard. Tchaika wishes for people who can provide her with security and affection and with whom she can do something together. She should be given time and patience at the beginning so that she can settle in. An ideal home would be in a more rural setting. Preferably with a loving, sovereign single dog.

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Verträglichkeit: Gut mit Artgenossen verträglich; Katzen: nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Pirot (Serbien) Tchaika ist eine sehr ruhige, zurückhaltende und sanfte kleine Hündin, die sich sehnlichst ein Zuhause wünscht. Bei den vielen Hunden geht sie förmlich unter. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie gut verträglich. Im Tierheim leben über 100 Hunde. Leider gibt es dort weder Gassigänger noch ehrenamtliche Helfer. Die Hunde sind fast 22 Stunden am Tag auf sich allein gestellt, wenn die Fütterungszeit vorbei ist. Ein sehr karges und einsames Leben, unter dem die Fellnasen sehr leiden. Tchaika wünscht sich Menschen, die ihr Geborgenheit und Zuwendung geben und mit ihr gemeinsam etwas unternehmen. Man sollte ihr am Anfang Zeit und Geduld entgegenbringen, damit sie sich in Ruhe einleben kann. Ideal wäre ein eher ländlich gelegenes Zuhause. Gerne mit einem lieben, souveränen Ersthund.

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🇩🇪Leichlingen
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Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
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Bringing Tchaika home

What you'll need for Tchaika in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    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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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Tchaika

What life with Tchaika looks like

Tchaika is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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 Tchaika, answered.

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