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Abuelito

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Abuelito _requests_ an age-appropriate retirement. Abuelito means grandfather and he is one. The frivolities of youth are long over and he has become slower and more laid-back. Nevertheless, he enjoys going for walks and relishes short excursions with his people. We are looking for people who can still give him a few beautiful years on this earth. The animal shelter is simply not good for our Doggrandpa. He needs a soft place to sleep, good food, and lots of cuddles right now. If you are aware of the responsibility and have fallen for the need, please contact the responsible matchmaker. We would also be very happy to consider a foster home. Here's to Abuelitos' videos:

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Abuelito bittet um einen Altersruhesitz. Abuelito bedeutet übersetzt Großvater und das ist er auch. Die Flausen der Jugend sind längst vorbei und er ist langsamer und ruhiger geworden. Dennoch geht er gerne spazieren und genießt kurze Ausflüge mit seinen Menschen. Wir suchen für ihn Menschen, die ihm noch ein paar schöne Jahre auf dieser Erde schenken. Das Tierheim ist einfach nicht gut für unseren Hundeopa. Er braucht gerade jetzt einen weichen Schlafplatz, gutes Futter und viele Streicheleinheiten. Wenn Sie sich der Verantwortung bewusst sind und sich in die Notnase verguckt haben, melden Sie sich gerne bei der zuständigen Vermittlerin, auch über das Bereitstellen einer Pflegestelle, würden wir uns sehr freuen. Hier gehts zu Abuelitos Videos: Video 1– Video 2– Video 3

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.

Living with Abuelito

✓Neutered

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Abuelito

What life with Abuelito looks like

Abuelito is a large senior mixed breed 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Abuelito, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Abuelito?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own 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 Abuelito on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Abuelito if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. whether they will for Abuelito, what they require (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 Abuelito already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. lists Abuelito as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Abuelito isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Abuelito 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.