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Benji

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 9 years

Darf ich vorstellen? Das ist Benji, ein toller Labrador-Mischling mit einem großen Herzen und ganz viel Liebe zu verschenken. Viel zu lange wartet dieser fröhliche Kerl nun schon darauf, endlich anzukommen. Auf ein Zuhause, in dem er dazugehören darf. Auf Menschen, die ihn liebhaben, mit ihm lachen und gemeinsam mit ihm durchs Leben gehen. Dabei wünscht sich Benji doch eigentlich nichts sehnlicher, als endlich sein eigenes Körbchen und seine eigene Familie zu haben. Benji ist ein freundlicher, fröhlicher und verträglicher Hund, der sich auf alles freut, was das Leben noch für ihn bereithält. Ein typischer Familienhund, der gerne dabei ist, Neues entdeckt und mit seinen Menschen schöne gemeinsame Momente erleben möchte. Er bringt so viel mit, was man sich von einem vierbeinigen Familienmitglied nur wünschen kann. Jetzt fehlt ihm nur noch das Wichtigste: Menschen, die ihm eine Chance geben und ihm zeigen, dass das Warten endlich ein Ende hat. Wie lange muss Benji noch warten, bis er endlich gesehen wird? Vielleicht bist genau DU der Mensch, auf den er schon so lange wartet. Vielleicht ist DEINE Familie sein Happy End. Bitte schenkt Benji eine Chance! Benji wartet auf dich. Darf sein größter Wunsch endlich wahr werden?

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Glücksschnauzen Tiervermittlung
Living with Benji
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Glücksschnauzen Tiervermittlung · GermanyLearn about Labrador Retriever →

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Bringing Benji home

What you'll need for Benji 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 Benji

What life with Benji looks like

Benji is a large senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Glücksschnauzen Tiervermittlung 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benji, answered.

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