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Bandit

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 9 years

The nine-year-old Labrador male, Bandit, is looking for a loving home where he can settle down and relax. Typically Labrador, Bandit has a lot of temperament, joy of living, and enthusiasm for movement - outside he is eager to run, agile, and enjoys being active. At the same time, he sleeps a lot according to his age and after an appropriate adjustment period in the home, he is a very calm and pleasant companion. Changes and new situations initially unsettle Bandit. In such moments, he reacts stressed and restless. Therefore, we are looking for confident, stable people who can give him security, patience, and allow him to settle in his new home kindly. Once he has gained trust, he shows himself to be friendly, easygoing, and very pleasant in daily life. In the shelter, Bandit presents himself as a calm and friendly dog. He meets people openly, is easy to handle, and enjoys going for walks. He is also compatible with other dogs. Bandit has met children in his previous life. A

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Der neunjährige Labrador-Rüde Bandit sucht ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er ankommen und zur Ruhe kommen darf. Ganz Labrador-typisch bringt Bandit Temperament, Lebensfreude und Freude an Bewegung mit – draußen zeigt er sich lauffreudig, agil und gerne aktiv unterwegs. Gleichzeitig schläft er altersentsprechend viel und ist nach einer angemessenen Eingewöhnungszeit im Zuhause ein sehr ruhiger und angenehmer Begleiter.Veränderungen und neue Situationen verunsichern Bandit zunächst. In solchen Momenten reagiert er gestresst und unruhig. Deshalb wünschen wir uns für ihn souveräne, stabile Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit vermitteln, ihm Zeit geben und ihn wohlwollend in seinem neuen Zuhause ankommen lassen. Hat er Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt er sich freundlich, unkompliziert und sehr angenehm im Alltag.Im Tierheim präsentiert sich Bandit als ruhiger und freundlicher Hund. Er begegnet Menschen offen, ist unkompliziert im Umgang und geht gerne spazieren. Auch mit anderen Hunden ist er sozialverträglich.Kinder hat Bandit in seinem bisherigen Leben kennengelernt. Eine

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof
Living with Bandit
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof · GermanyLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Bandit home

What you'll need for Bandit 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 Bandit

What life with Bandit looks like

Bandit is a senior labrador retriever dog waiting at BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof 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 Bandit, answered.

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