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Blacky

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 12 years

Blacky is a loving, calm Labrador mix. He was born in 2014 and lived with his former owner for a long time. Before he was finally given up to us, he had to confront new living situations and caregivers several times because his owner became very ill and had to go to the hospital repeatedly. This led to Blacky initially not wanting to know much about our caregivers and being extremely reserved. He needed many months before he had built trust with us. Meanwhile, Blacky is a loving, curious and open-minded senior. He loves being stroked and spending time with our caregivers. He loves nice walks and also enjoys running around in our enclosures at any time. Blacky masters the most important basic commands, always enjoys the occasional treat and has a very cozy character. He loves to let the sun shine on his fur and prefers a not too hectic household. So far, he has not lived with other animals. He is looking for loving people who have a lot of time for him and would like to give him a "forever home" after everything he has experienced, where he can spend the rest of his life. If you are interested and would like to get to know our dear senior Blacky, please contact us by phone. We are very happy about a short message from you on our answering machine. If you leave a callback number, we will call you back and also be happy to arrange a visit with you.

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Blacky ist ein liebevoller, ruhiger Labrador Mischling. Er wurde 2014 geboren und lebte lange Zeit mit seinem ehemaligen Besitzer zusammen. Bevor er letztendlich bei uns abgegeben wurde, musste er sich öfters mit neuen Lebenssituationen und Bezugspersonen konfrontieren lassen, da sein Besitzer sehr krank wurde und immer wieder ins Krankenhaus musste. Dies führte dazu, dass Blacky anfangs nicht viel von unseren Pflegern wissen wollte und sich überaus zurückhaltend zeigte. Er brauchte viele Monate Zeit, ehe er Vertrauen zu uns aufgebaut hatte. Mittlerweile ist Blacky ein liebevoller, neugieriger und aufgeschlossener Senior. Er liebt es gestreichelt zu werden und Zeit mit unseren Pflegern zu verbringen. Schöne Spaziergänge liebt er sehr und auch das Herumspringen in unseren Ausläufen genießt er jederzeit. Blacky beherrscht die wichtigsten Grundkommandos, freut sich stets über das ein oder andere Leckerchen und hat einen sehr gemütlichen Charakter. Er liebt es sich die Sonne auf den Pelz scheinen zu lassen bevorzugt einen nicht allzu hektischen Haushalt. Bisher lebte er nicht mit anderen Tieren zusammen. Er sucht liebevolle Menschen, die ganz viel Zeit für ihn haben, und ihm nach allem, was er erlebt hat, ein "Für-Immer-Zuhause" schenken möchten, in dem er den Rest seines Lebens verbringen darf. Wenn Sie Interesse haben und unseren lieben Senior Blacky kennenlernen möchten, melden Sie sich bitte telefonisch bei uns unter . Wir freuen uns sehr über eine kurze Nachricht von Ihnen auf unserem Anrufbeantworter. Wenn Sie uns hierbei eine Rückrufnummer hinterlassen, rufen wir Sie herzlich gerne zeitnah zurück und vereinbaren auch gerne einen Besuchstermin mit Ihnen.

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇩🇪Berg

Shelter

Tierheim Berg e.V.

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About Blacky

What life with Blacky looks like

Blacky is a senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Berg e.V. in Berg.

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 Blacky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Blacky?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Berg e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Blacky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Blacky if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Berg 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Blacky 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 Blacky 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 Berg e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Blacky 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.