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Benji

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Benji is a happy, curious young dog who discovers the world with big eyes. With his beautiful shiny black coat and cute white paws, he immediately catches everyone's attention and wins every heart over. Benji is playful, alert, curious, and full of joie de vivre at an age-appropriate level. He loves to romp, learn new things, and spend time with his humans. He enjoys every caress and rejoices in every attention and affection. Benji wants to learn everything, attend dog school, be mentally stimulated and occupied, e.g., by searching for food bags, and discover the world with his humans. With people who guide him patiently and lovingly, work together as a team to master new situations, and slowly introduce him to new environmental stimuli. Whoever gives this lovable youngster a chance will get a loyal companion for many years.

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Größe: im Wachstum (aktuell 40cm)Alter: *02/2026. Verträglich mitRüden: JaHündinnen: JaKatzen: noch nicht getestetBei uns seit: 07/2026Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Amposta Juli 2026 – Benji ist ein fröhlicher, neugieriger Junghund, der die Welt mit großen Augen entdeckt. Mit seinem wunderschönen glänzenden schwarzen Fell und den süßen weißen Pfötchen, zieht er sofort alle Blicke auf sich und erobert jedes Herz im Sturm. Benji ist altersgemäß verspielt, aufgeweckt, neugierig und voller Lebensfreude. Er liebt es zu toben, neue Dinge zu lernen und Zeit mit seinen Menschen zu verbringen. Er genießt jede Streicheleinheit und freut sich über jede Zuwendung und Aufmerksamkeit. Benji möchte noch alles lernen, die Hundeschule besuchen, geistig gefördert und beschäftigt werden z. B. mit Futterbeutelsuche und mit seinen Menschen die Welt entdecken. Bei Menschen, die ihn mit Geduld und liebevoller Konsequenz anleiten, mit ihm zusammen als Team neue Situationen meistern und langsam an neue Umweltreize heranführen. Wer diesem liebenswerten Jungspund eine Chance gibt, bekommt einen treuen Begleiter für viele Jahre.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tiere in Spanien e.V.
Cared for by Tiere in Spanien e.V. · HamburgLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Benji home

What you'll need for Benji in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 mixed breed dog waiting at Tiere in Spanien e.V. in Hamburg.

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 Benji, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Benji?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tiere in Spanien e.V. 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 — Tiere in Spanien 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 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 Tiere in Spanien e.V. 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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