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Zala

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Great news, Zala has found a foster home with Raisa, a good friend of ours from another local NGO, with whom we also worked on care last year! "Sweetheart VETERAN Zala has spent more than THREE LONG YEARS at Ecarisaj, over 13 years old, and she is trying to cope with the atmosphere of Ecarisaj and the winter. She is the same shy, peaceful, docile senior lady, more open to interaction, so we were able to pet her nicely. Unfortunately, we noticed a small tumor on her left front leg that looks quite suspicious. We are considering how to help her in the least invasive way possible; at her age, even anesthesia can be problematic. She is a sweet old lady who longs for a warm home." "Senior Zala, almost THREE LONG years at Ecarisaj, roughly 13 years old (or who knows), after a life of freedom... Three years in a cage... She is the same peaceful, shy lady, docile, but rather stressed by our closeness, though I could pet her a little. Despite her age, I really feel she can change, she can open up, she can start over... Zala, a strong name for the strong hope in her heart." "Zala is about 11 years old, still shy and not affectionate, rather stressed when I try to interact with her more closely, otherwise she seems peaceful and docile. I truly hope for a warm family for her senior years, where she can let her hopeful soul and her white coat shine." --------------------------------------------------------------- "Zala is medium to upper-medium size, about 10 years old, and probably the mother of the white female dog Zaria in box 177 (they look very alike and were caught in the same place). She is more anxious and stressed than her daughter/friend. She was used to being free her whole life, so the box likely means even more stress. Despite her age and her fears, I feel she has good potential to become a peaceful, pleasant, and loving companion."

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"Tolle Neuigkeiten, Zala hat einen Pflegeplatz bei Raisa gefunden, einer guten Freundin von uns von einer anderen lokalen NGO, mit der wir letztes Jahr auch bei der Pflege zusammengearbeitet haben! " "Schatz VETERAN Zala, hat mehr als DREI LANGE JAHRE in der Ecarisaj verbracht, mehr als 13 Jahre alt, sie versucht, mit der Atmosphäre der Ecarisaj und dem Winter zurechtzukommen. Sie ist dieselbe schüchterne, friedliche, fügsame Seniorita, offener für Interaktion, sodass wir sie streicheln konnten sie schön. Leider ist uns an ihrem linken Vorderbein ein kleiner Tumor aufgefallen, der ziemlich verdächtig aussieht. Wir denken darüber nach, wie wir ihr auf möglichst invasive Weise helfen können, in ihrem Alter kann selbst eine Anästhesie problematisch sein. Sie ist eine süße alte Dame, die sich nach einem warmen Zuhause sehnt. " "Seniorin Zala, fast DREI LANGE Jahre in der Ecarisaj, ungefähr 13 Jahre alt (oder wer weiß), nach einem Leben in Freiheit... Drei Jahre in einem Käfig... Sie ist dieselbe friedliche, schüchterne Dame, fügsam, aber ziemlich gestresst durch unsere Nähe, aber ich könnte sie ein wenig streicheln. Trotz ihres Alters habe ich wirklich das Gefühl, dass sie sich verändern kann, sie kann sich öffnen, sie kann neu starten ... Zala, ein starker Name für die starke Hoffnung in ihrem Herzen. " "Zala ist ungefähr 11 Jahre alt, noch schüchtern und nicht zutraulich, eher gestresst, wenn ich versuche, näher mit ihr zu interagieren, ansonsten wirkt sie friedlich und gefügig. Ich hoffe wirklich für ihre Seniorenzeit eine herzliche Familie, wo sie ihre hoffnungsvolle Seele und ihr weißes Fell erstrahlen lassen kann. " --------------------------------------------------------------- "Zala ist mittelgroß bis obere mittlere Größe, ungefähr 10 Jahre alt und wahrscheinlich die Mutter der weißen Hündin Zaria in Box 177 (sie ähneln sich sehr und wurden an demselben Ort eingefangen). Sie ist ängstlicher und gestresster als ihre Tochter/Freundin. Sie war es gewohnt, ihr ganzes Leben lang frei zu sein, also bedeutet die Box wahrscheinlich noch mehr Stress. Trotz ihres Alters und ihrer Ängste fühle ich, dass sie gutes Potenzial hat, eine friedliche, angenehme und liebevolle Begleiterin zu werden. "

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Fellchen in Not e.V.
Living with Zala
  • ✕Spayed
Cared for by Fellchen in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Zala home

What you'll need for Zala 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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

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About Zala

What life with Zala looks like

Zala is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Fellchen in Not 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zala, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zala?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Fellchen in Not e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zala on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zala if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fellchen in Not 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Zala 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 Zala 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 Fellchen in Not e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zala 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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