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Captain Jack

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Captain Jack, born circa 2017, approximately 50 cm shoulder height Captain Jack - a senior? No way! 🏴‍☠️🐾 👉 More about his rescuer: instagram.com/inesanioli/ 👉 More about the rescue action: veto-tierschutz.de/unsere-arbeit/ What arrived here initially looked like an old wreck - marked by years in a public shelter. But Captain Jack had other plans. Because just a few weeks later his true self showed: a cheeky, curious little scamp who knows exactly what he wants - and is definitely not going to let the butter off the bread. Whether goat meadow or green grass - Captain Jack uses every opportunity to go on little adventures. No sign of senior speed! He has pure joy of life, curiosity and that special charm that just makes you smile. He's not just a little explorer, but also an absolute cuddle king. He loves human closeness and enjoys every caress to the fullest. His removed eye is wonderfully healed and doesn't restrict him at all in everyday life. You should just be careful to touch him from his seeing side - then everything is fine. ❤️ Captain Jack is an incredibly funny, joyful fellow who is not yet old. With his perfect 50 cm he brings just the right size - and a huge amount of love. Whoever gives a dog a chance in the best age gets no "senior", but a loyal companion with character, wit and a whole lot of heart. Captain Jack is waiting to arrive. 🐾💛 Currently in Romania and can leave if a home has been found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). Neutered. They are also treated against intestinal parasites and ectoparasites at their arrival in the shelter and subsequently at least once a year. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page:

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Captain Jack, geboren ca. 2017, ca. 50 cm Schulterhöhe Captain Jack – ein Senior? Von wegen! 🏴‍☠️🐾 👉 Mehr über ihre Retterin: instagram. com/inesanioli/⁠ 👉 Mehr über die Rettungsaktion: veto-tierschutz. de/unsere-arbeit/⁠ Was hier bei uns ankam, sah zunächst aus wie ein altes Wrack – gezeichnet von Jahren im öffentlichen Shelter. Doch Captain Jack hatte ganz andere Pläne. Denn nur wenige Wochen später zeigte sich sein wahres Ich: eine freche, vorwitzige kleine Flitzpiepe, die genau weiß, was sie will – und sich garantiert nicht die Butter vom Brot nehmen lässt. Ob Ziegenwiese oder grünes Gras – Captain Jack nutzt jede Gelegenheit, um auf kleine Abenteuer zu verschwinden. Von Seniorentempo keine Spur! In ihm steckt Lebensfreude pur, Neugier und dieser ganz besondere Charme, der einen einfach zum Lächeln bringt. Dabei ist er nicht nur ein kleiner Entdecker, sondern auch ein absoluter Kuschelkönig. Er liebt die Nähe zum Menschen und genießt jede Streicheleinheit in vollen Zügen. Sein herausgenommenes Auge ist wunderbar verheilt und schränkt ihn im Alltag überhaupt nicht ein. Man sollte nur darauf achten, ihn von seiner sehenden Seite aus anzufassen – dann ist alles gut. ❤️ Captain Jack ist ein unglaublich lustiger, lebensfroher Kerl, der noch lange nicht zum alten Eisen gehört. Mit seinen perfekten 50 cm bringt er genau die richtige Größe mit – und dazu einen riesengroßen Haufen Liebe. Wer einem Hund im besten Alter eine Chance gibt, bekommt keinen „Senior“, sondern einen treuen Begleiter mit Charakter, Witz und ganz viel Herz. Captain Jack wartet darauf, endlich anzukommen. 🐾💛 Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn er ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Kastriert Ebenso werden sie bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Hope for Future e.V.

Living with Captain Jack

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Captain Jack

What life with Captain Jack looks like

Captain Jack is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

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 Captain Jack, answered.

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