Available

Ben

Kangal · Male · Senior · 10 years

Our Ben weighs a sturdy 55 kg. As he is very active and stormy, he is not suitable for beginners. He dislikes cats and also does not get along with other small dogs. We are looking for a home where he will be well cared for by dog-experienced people, preferably without small children. Closed on Sundays and holidays © animal welfare association Neustadt e. V.

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Rasse-Erfahrung erforderlich Unser Ben wiegt stattliche 55 kg. Da er sehr aktiv und stürmisch ist, ist er für Anfänger nicht geeignet. Er mag keine Katzen und auch keine anderen kleinen Hunde. Wir suchen für ihn ein Zuhause das Hunde- und vor allem rasseerfahren und ohne kleine Kinder ist.

Size

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Neustadt

Shelter

Tierheim Neustadt an der Weinstraße

Living with Ben

✓Neutered
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Ben

What life with Ben looks like

Ben is a senior kangal dog waiting at Tierheim Neustadt an der Weinstraße in Neustadt.

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 Ben, answered.

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