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Caramell

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Caramell was born on 20.10.2014 and has been at the shelter since 26.09.2026. At his age, Caramell doesn't let himself be easily upset. Although he still finds pulling on the leash a bit scary, he is right at the front when it comes to cookies. If something is unfamiliar to him, he can also rumble to himself, which is why no small children should be in the household. Caramell still needs to learn how dog life works in Germany. We wish him a home with a dog-experienced owner where he can spend some great years.

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Geburtsdatum: 20.10.2014 Im Tierheim seit: 26.09.2026 Caramell lässt sich auf seine alten Tage nicht so schnell aus der Ruhe bringen. Zwar findet er Geschirranziehen noch etwas gruselig, bei Keksen ist er aber ganz vorne mit dabei. Ist ihm etwas unheimlich, so kann er auch mal vor sich hin brummeln, weshalb keine kleinen Kinder im Haushalt sein sollten. Caramell muss noch lernen, wie das Hundeleben bei uns in Deutschland so funktioniert. Für ihn wünschen wir uns ein hundeerfahrenes Zuhause, in dem er noch einige tolle Jahre verbringen kann.

Size

Small

Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇩🇪Pfungstadt

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V

Living with Caramell

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V · Pfungstadt Learn about Mixed Breed →

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About Caramell

What life with Caramell looks like

Caramell is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V in Pfungstadt.

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 Caramell, answered.

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