Soraya
Gender: female
Birthday: August 2020
Castrated/ Neutered: yes
Weight: 16kg, about 40cm tall
Back story: Soraya came to us in 2021, along with her three babies—Athos, Aramis, and Porthos. She was rescued from a life on a chain.
Description/Updates/Pictures:
Update January 2026:
Soraya. Our shy little princess. Soraya is already 5 1/2 years old and has spent almost her entire life at the shelter- around 4 years. She is a dog who is often overlooked because of her insecurity. Soraya doesn’t allow strangers to approach her, but with people she knows and trusts, she shows her truly charming and gentle personality
She is not only insecure around humans, but also sensitive in situations like storms or loud noises. Soraya is a very gentle soul who is looking for a calm and rural home, where she will be given the time she needs to feel safe and settle in. An experienced and confident resident dog would be very welcome in her future home. Soraya gets along well with other dogs and especially enjoys playing with smaller ones.
Update August 2025:
A new photo of Soraya (here with Charlie):
Update June 2025:
So-who? SORAYA! If you’ve ever visited the shelter, you’ve probably… never met her at all…
Soraya came to us in 2021, along with her three babies. She was rescued from a life on a chain. Frightened and timid, yet fiercely protective of her puppies, Soraya slowly began to blossom in her own quiet way.
Soraya’s still a shy girl, but once she trusts you, she’ll let you into her small, special world—and it’s truly one of the most rewarding feelings ever. Soraya enjoys belly rubs when the timing and setting feel right. She also loves to play with her dog friends when she feels safe. Soraya’s calm, quiet, clean, and never destructive. She adores soft blankets and her sofa.
One of our caretakers lovingly nicknamed her “Her Majesty”— because that’s exactly how she acts sometimes—a little like a queen, or a bit of a diva.
Soraya walks well on a leash but is sensitive to loud noises and sudden movements. For Soraya, we’re looking for a peaceful home in a quiet area with patient, empathetic humans who will let her come out of her shell at her own pace. No small children. She enjoys the company of other dogs, and a friendly, confident resident dog would be a huge plus!
Update January 2023:
Soraya is a shy girl who won´t let strangers pet her, but as soon as she gets to know someone she enjoys belly rubs and just being with that person. I´m sure she would love nothing more than to snuggle up to her human on the couch while watching TV.
She enjoys the company of other dogs and she´s very playful. She sometimes needs a little time to warm up with other female dogs, but once they´ve become buddies she adores them.
Soraya would benefit from another dog in the household on whom she could base her own development. Because she´s very sensitive and reacts to loud noises and fast movements a home without (small) children would be good for her.
Update March 2022:
Isn’t Soraya beautiful?
Update August 2021:
Soraya is the beautiful momma of our three musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis. She was born in 2019. She was saved from a life on the chain!
The first weeks at the shelter she wouldn’t even look at us, human touch was nothing she could enjoy.
Over the last couple of weeks she made an amazing progress.
Running and playing with the other dogs gave her some confidence and she´s gaining more courage with each passing day.
For our Soraya we are looking for people with sensitivity, patience and understanding.
Soraya is very social with other dogs and would benefit from a home where there is already another dog to show her what life in a real family is all about.
