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Yoli

Female · Senior · 9 years

Yoli - Senior's retirement home sought Yoli has already been with her foster family for half a year, and this time has been necessary. When she arrived, Yoli was full of fears and shyness, and it took a long time until she could gain a little trust. Meanwhile, she is "foster dad's" favorite, with whom she has built a bond. However, she still withdraws when something scares her. Yoli wears a harness outside permanently for security and will never be able to run free. But that's not so bad, because due to bilateral confirmed severe hip dysplasia and coxarthrosis, she moves very slowly and leisurely on a leash and can obviously only walk short distances. Yoli loves her orthopedic dog bed and receives regular pain medication. She also receives physiotherapy and will continue to need it. A very persistent ear infection has now subsided and a dental treatment has already been done. Two "construction sites" are thus eliminated. Yoli is still not housebroken, especially at night. For this old dog, we are now looking for the needle in the haystack, people who want to gild the last years of an old dog who carries a significant amount of health problems and old traumas with her. Her future home should be a quiet place, without hustle and bustle, with reliable structures and on the ground floor. A garden where Yoli can lie in the shade in summer and just enjoy a bit is also high on Yoli's and our wish list. Here is Yoli's video.

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Yoli – Seniorenruhesitz gesucht Yoli ist nun schon ein halbes Jahr bei ihrer Pflegefamilie und diese Zeit hat sie auch gebraucht. Als sie ankam, war Yoli voller Ängste und Scheu und es hat lange gedauert, bis sie ein wenig Vertrauen fassen konnte. Inzwischen ist sie „Pflegepapas“ Liebling, zu ihm konnte sie eine Bindung aufbauen. Noch immer zieht sie sich aber zurück, wenn irgendetwas ihr Angst macht. Ein Geschirr trägt Yoli sicherheitshalber draußen dauerhaft und sie wird auch nie frei laufen können. Das ist aber nicht so schlimm, denn aufgrund einer beidseitig attestierten schweren HD und Coxarthrose ist sie an der Schleppleine sehr langsam und gemächlich unterwegs und kann natürlich nur kurze Strecken laufen. Yoli liebt ihr orthopädisches Hundebett und bekommt regelmäßig Schmerzmedikamente. Physiotherapie erhält sie ebenfalls und wird diese weiterhin brauchen. Eine sehr hartnäckige Ohrenentzündung ist inzwischen abgeklungen und auch eine Zahnsanierung konnte bereits gemacht werden. Zwei „Baustellen“ sind somit beseitigt. Yoli ist nach wie vor und insbesondere nachts nicht stubenrein. Für diese alte Hundeomi suchen wir nun sozusagen die Nadel im Heuhaufen, Menschen, die einem alten Hund, der ein ordentliches Päckchen an gesundheitlichen Problemen und alten Traumata mit sich herumträgt die letzten Lebensjahre mit ganz viel Liebe vergolden möchten. Ihr künftiges Zuhause sollte ein ruhiges Plätzchen sein, ohne Hektik, mit verlässlichen Strukturen und ebenerdig gelegen. Ein Garten, in dem Yoli im Sommer im Schatten liegen und einfach ein wenig genießen kann, steht ebenfalls ganz oben auf Yolis und unserer Wunschliste. Hier geht’s zu Yoli Video

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Yoli
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · Germany

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Yoli home

What you'll need for Yoli 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 Yoli

What life with Yoli looks like

Yoli is a senior dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

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 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 Yoli, answered.

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