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Golden Retriever · Male · Adult · 4 years

If you are interested in our beloved Bruno, please send us the completed application form for Our Dogs, just like Bruno—he usually comes directly from Turkey to his family. What we know about Bruno: Bruno is a ca. 2.5–3-year-old Retriever-Mix male dog with a particularly gentle nature. He weighs about 20 kg and has a shoulder height of ca. 52 cm—so built a bit compact, but full of charm. Bruno comes from the Shelter in Kırıkkale (Nazan). Despite the challenging conditions there, he has kept his friendly, affectionate heart. Bruno loves attention, enjoys closeness, and shows openness to his surroundings. With his calm, pleasant nature, he brings a lot of warmth to every home. What Bruno wishes for: • A loving home with trusted people • People who give him security and structure • Time for shared walks and cuddle hours • Would also be happy as a family dog, if everything is set up in peace Bruno is no go-getter, but a fine, sensitive boy who simply wants to belong. Who will give this wonderful Retriever his forever home? Nice to know: Bruno is an absolute "sweetheart" – friendly, people-oriented, and very clingy. If you are interested in our beloved Bruno, please send us the completed application form:

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Bei Interesse an unserem lieben Bruno schicken Sie unseren ausgefüllten Unsere Hunde - so auch Bruno - kommen in der Regel direkt aus der Türkei zu ihren Familien. Was wir über Bruno wissen: Bruno ist ein ca. 2,5–3 Jahre alter Retriever-Mix-Rüde mit einem besonders sanften Wesen. Er wiegt etwa 20 kg und hat eine Schulterhöhe von ca. 52 cm – also etwas kompakter gebaut, aber voller Charme. Bruno stammt aus dem Shelter in Kırıkkale (Nazan). Trotz der nicht einfachen Bedingungen dort hat er sich sein freundliches, liebevolles Herz bewahrt. Bruno liebt Aufmerksamkeit, genießt Nähe und zeigt sich offen gegenüber seiner Umwelt. Mit seiner ruhigen, angenehmen Art bringt er ganz viel Wärme mit in jedes Zuhause. Was Bruno sich wünscht: • Ein liebevolles Zuhause mit festen Bezugspersonen • Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit und Struktur geben • Zeit für gemeinsame Spaziergänge und Kuschelstunden • Gerne auch als Familienhund, wenn alles in Ruhe aufgebaut wird Bruno ist kein Draufgänger, sondern ein feiner, sensibler Junge, der einfach dazugehören möchte. Wer schenkt diesem wunderbaren Retriever sein Für-Immer-Zuhause? Nice to know: Bruno ist ein absoluter „sweetheart“ – freundlich, menschenbezogen und sehr anhänglich. Bei Interesse an unserem lieben Bruno schicken Sie unseren ausgefüllten Interessentenbogen bitte an:

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Stuttgart
Shelter
Care-4-life e.V.
Living with Bruno
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Cared for by Care-4-life e.V. · StuttgartLearn about Golden Retriever

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Bruno home

What you'll need for Bruno 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 Bruno

What life with Bruno looks like

Bruno is a medium-sized adult golden retriever dog waiting at Care-4-life e.V. in Stuttgart.

An 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 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 Bruno, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bruno?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Care-4-life e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bruno on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bruno if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Care-4-life 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 Bruno 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 Bruno 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 Care-4-life e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bruno 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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