How do I contact the shelter about Bluey?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Melampo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bluey on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Bluey if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Melampo 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 Bluey 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 Bluey 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 Melampo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bluey 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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Bluey

Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 3 years

Bluey, a handsome Labrador, has been waiting in a Spanish animal shelter for quite some time now - and this handsome Labrador has everything that makes the hearts of Labrador fans beat faster: kindness, joie de vivre and a great desire for shared adventures. Bluey is an exceptionally nice dog who is very attached to people. It is likely that his previous family simply failed to give him the necessary structure and upbringing. However, Bluey wants to please, is clever and with loving consistency, patience and positive reinforcement, he will surely quickly learn what is expected of him. So he has now learned during the rare possible walks in the shelter that you should not pull on the leash as a dog. He is increasingly relaxed with other dogs while running together. But he likes to keep a little distance from them, because if they give him too much attention, he becomes nervous. Attending a dog school would definitely be a great support for him and his people, because of course the handsome fellow still needs to learn more. We wish Bluey an active home, preferably with people who enjoy exercise, outings and dog activities. Due to his boisterous nature, children should be a bit older and steady. Bluey is not looking for a perfect family - just people who really want him, do not expect a finished dog, promote him, work with him and finally let him settle in. Who finally gives this lively Labrador the chance for the home he has been waiting for for so long?

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Bluey wartet nun schon eine ganze Weile im spanischen Tierheim – und dabei bringt der hübsche Labradorrüde eigentlich alles mit, was das Herz von Labradorfans höherschlagen lässt: Freundlichkeit, Lebensfreude und ganz viel Lust auf gemeinsame Abenteuer. Bluey ist ein ausgesprochen netter Hund, der Menschen sehr zugewandt ist. Wahrscheinlich hat man in seiner bisherigen Familie nur versäumt, ihm die nötige Struktur und Erziehung mitzugeben. Doch Bluey möchte gefallen, ist clever und mit liebevoller Konsequenz, Geduld und positiver Bestärkung wird er sicher schnell lernen, was man von ihm erwartet. So hat er mittlerweile bei den selten möglichen Spaziergängen im Tierheim gelernt, dass man als Hund nicht an der Leine ziehen soll. Mit fremden Hunden ist er beim gemeinsamen Laufen zunehmend entspannt. Gerne hält er aber zu diesen einen kleinen Abstand, denn wenn sie ihm zu viel Aufmerksamkeit geben, wird er noch nervös. Der Besuch einer Hundeschule wäre bestimmt eine tolle Unterstützung für ihn und seine Menschen, denn natürlich muss der hübsche Kerl noch weiter lernen. Für Bluey wünschen wir uns ein aktives Zuhause, gerne bei Menschen, die Spaß an Bewegung, Ausflügen und Beschäftigung mit Hund haben. Kinder sollten aufgrund seiner stürmischen Art schon etwas größer und standfest sein. Bluey sucht keine perfekte Familie – nur Menschen, die ihn wirklich wollen, keinen fertigen Hund erwarten, ihn fördern, mit ihm arbeiten und ihn endlich ankommen lassen. Wer gibt diesem lebensfrohen Labrador endlich die Chance auf das Zuhause, auf das er schon so lange wartet?

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇨🇭Melampo

Shelter

Melampo

Living with Bluey

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Bluey

What life with Bluey looks like

Bluey is a young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Melampo in Melampo.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bluey, answered.

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