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Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 4 years

Cantata – a gentle soul whose heart sings softly. Cantata is currently at our shelter, an animal shelter in Osijek, Croatia. Cantata is female and neutered. Cantata was born on January 16, 2022, and stands at a shoulder height of approximately 48-50 cm. Compatibility with other animals: unknown with cats, unknown with other dogs. Ideal environment: city outskirts, suitable for ambitious first-time dog owners. Gets along with other dogs. Best placed with a resident dog (second-dog home). This is a puppy.

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Cantata – eine sanfte Seele, deren Herz leise singt. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-144 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-17 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:44% 46%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-145 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Osijek, Kroatien Geschlecht: weiblich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 16.01.2022 Schulterhöhe: ca. 48-50 cm Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund unbekannt ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich geeignet für: ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-146 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-17 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-147 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Cantata ist eine wunderschöne Labrador-Hündin mit einem ruhigen, warmen Blick, der sofort berührt. Ihr Name stammt aus dem Italienischen und bedeutet „die Gesungene“ – ein Musikstück voller Gefühl und Harmonie. Und genau so ist Cantata: kein lauter Wirbelwind, sondern ein leiser Herzensgesang, der Nähe, Ruhe und Geborgenheit ausstrahlt. Sie wurde gemeinsam mit ihrer Schwester und mehreren Welpen in einem Dorf gefunden. Beide Hündinnen hatten Nachwuchs, sodass nicht eindeutig feststeht, welche Welpen zu welcher Mama gehören. Trotz dieses schwierigen Starts hat Cantata sich ihre Sanftheit und Freundlichkeit bewahrt und zeigt sich als liebevolle, fürsorgliche Hündin. Anfangs war Cantata krank und litt an einer Mittelohrentzündung, die inzwischen vollständig ausgeheilt ist. Aufgrund dieser Erkrankung konnte sie lange Zeit nicht geimpft werden. Heute geht es ihr gut, und sie ist bereit, endlich anzukommen. Cantata begegnet Menschen offen, ruhig und freundlich und ist sehr gut verträglich mit anderen Hunden. Wie sie sich mit Kindern oder Katzen versteht, kann derzeit noch nicht sicher gesagt werden. Cantata ist wie ihr Name: eine stille Melodie, die man nicht überhört, wenn man ihr einmal begegnet ist. Sie sucht ein liebevolles Zuhause bei Menschen mit Herz und Geduld, die ihr Zeit geben, Vertrauen zu fassen und ihr zeigen, wie schön ein Hundeleben sein kann. Wer Cantata adoptiert, bekommt kein lautes Orchester – sondern ein leises Lied, das für immer im Herzen bleibt. .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-148 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container only screen and (max-width:880px) {.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-132{ margi

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Nordic Strays e.V.
Living with Cantata
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · GermanyLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Cantata home

What you'll need for Cantata 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 Cantata

What life with Cantata looks like

Cantata is a small adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

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 Cantata, answered.

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