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Alan

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Background: Alan also comes from the same difficult circumstances as the other dogs in this household. His former owner kept several dogs for hunting, which led to the number of animals continually increasing over time. Now, Alan has found his way into the care of our animal welfare organization Pro Animal on La Gomera, and thus has the chance for a new, better life. The male pointer dog, born in 2020, is calm, friendly, and makes for a very pleasant companion. Alan enjoys being close to people and behaves attentively and relaxed in his familiar surroundings. With his affectionate nature and calm demeanor, he quickly wins the hearts of all those who get to know him. Now we are searching for a home for Alan where he can finally find peace and receive the love and security he deserves.

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Vorgeschichte Auch Alan stammt aus denselben schwierigen Verhältnissen wie die anderen Hunde aus diesem Haushalt. Sein ehemaliger Besitzer hielt mehrere Hunde für die Jagd, wodurch die Zahl der Tiere mit der Zeit immer weiter anstieg. Nun hat auch Alan den Weg in die Obhut unseres Tierschutzvereins Pro Animal auf La Gomera gefunden und damit hat er die Chance auf ein neues, besseres Leben. Der Pointer-Rüde, geboren 2020, zeigt sich als ruhiger, freundlicher und sehr angenehmer Begleiter. Alan genießt die Nähe zu Menschen und verhält sich in seiner gewohnten Umgebung aufmerksam und entspannt. Mit seinem liebevollen Wesen und seiner ruhigen Art erobert er schnell die Herzen all jener, die ihn kennenlernen. Jetzt suchen wir für Alan ein Zuhause, in dem er endlich zur Ruhe kommen darf und die Liebe und Sicherheit bekommt, die er verdient.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Garafia e.V.
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Alan home

What you'll need for Alan 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
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    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 Alan

What life with Alan looks like

Alan is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Garafia e.V. in Germany.

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 Alan, answered.

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