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Calu

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Calu is still a somewhat uncertain dog who is learning to appreciate and accept human contact. With some treats, nice pats, and calm words, the handsome fellow quickly softens and lets himself be approached by the people around him. Will this wish ever come true? Of course, Calu also needs to thaw out in a new environment. He should be treated with time and patience so he can get used to all the new situations. In August 2015, he was found with his 11 siblings and brought to our Romanian partner animal shelter. The senior now lives without his siblings but with other dogs and gets along great with them. We also hope that Calu will get to know life in a real, own home. Calu travels fully vaccinated, chipped, dewormed, neutered, tested for Mediterranean diseases and with an EU pet passport to his new home.

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Calu ist noch immer ein etwas unsicherer Hundemann, der jedoch immer mehr lernt menschlichen Kontakt zu schätzen und anzunehmen. Mit einigen Leckerlies, netten Streicheleinheiten sowie ruhigem Zureden wird der hübsche Bursche jedoch schnell weich und lässt sich auf die Menschen in seinem Umfeld ein. Wird dieser Wunsch jemals wahr werden? Sicherlich muss auch Calu erst einmal in einer neuen Umgebung auftauen. Ihm sollte also mit Zeit und Geduld gegenüber getreten werden, damit er sich an alle neuen Situationen gewöhnen kann. Im August 2015 wurde er gemeinsam mit seinen 11 Geschwistern aufgefunden und in unser rumänisches Partnertierheim gebracht. Hier lebt der Senior nun mittlerweile ohne seine Geschwister aber mit weiteren Hunden zusammen und versteht sich mit diesen prima. Wir wünschen uns auch für Calu, dass er noch ein Leben in einem echten, eigenen Zuhause kennenlernen darf. Calu reist vollständig geimpft, gechippt, entwurmt, kastriert, auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet und mit einem EU-Heimtierausweis in sein neues Zuhause.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇩🇪Bitterfeld - Wolfen

Shelter

Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V.

Living with Calu

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Calu

What life with Calu looks like

Calu is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V. in Bitterfeld - Wolfen.

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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Calu, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Calu?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Calu on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Calu if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V. whether they will for Calu, what they require (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 Calu already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V. lists Calu as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Calu isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Calu 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.