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Caramelo

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Characteristics: initially unsure, eager to learn, and athletic Suitable for: people/families with dog experience Weight: approx. 28 kg Location: Animais Como Nós, Portugal "Caramelo" is looking for a fresh start! Young Caramelo spent his first year of life in a loving family. Unfortunately, health problems affecting a family member meant he could no longer stay in his home. It was a difficult decision for everyone involved. That is how Caramelo came to our partners at Animais Como Nós, where he was given the chance at a new beginning. Today he is safe and ready to find a new family that will give him stability, affection, and a happy life as a dog. Caramelo is a cheerful, gentle, and affectionate young male, just as sweet as his name suggests. He loves being close to people, is curious, and is open to new experiences. For his continued development, we hope for dog-experienced people who will show him, with patience, consistency, and love, how wonderful life in a family can be. 🐾 Sponsorship sought Until Caramelo finds his own family, you can support him with a monthly sponsorship. Your help contributes to covering his food costs and veterinary care and to providing for him until

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Eigenschaften: anfangs unsicher, gelehrig und sportlich Geeignet für: Personen/Familien mit Hundeerfahrung Gewicht: ca. 28 kg Aufenthaltsort: Animais Como Nós, Portugal „Caramelo“ sucht einen Neuanfang! Der junge Caramelo hat sein erstes Lebensjahr in einer liebevollen Familie verbracht. Doch leider führten gesundheitliche Probleme eines Familienmitglieds dazu, dass er nicht länger in seinem Zuhause bleiben konnte. Eine schwere Entscheidung für alle Beteiligten. So kam Caramelo zu unseren Partnern von Animais Como Nós und erhielt dort die Chance auf einen Neuanfang. Heute ist er in Sicherheit und bereit, eine neue Familie zu finden, die ihm Stabilität, Zuneigung und ein glückliches Hundeleben schenkt. Caramelo ist ein lebensfroher, sanfter und liebevoller junger Rüde – genauso süß, wie sein Name verspricht. Er liebt die Nähe zu Menschen, ist neugierig und offen für Neues. Für seine weitere Entwicklung wünschen wir uns hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihm mit Geduld, Konsequenz und Liebe zeigen, wie schön das Leben in einer Familie sein kann. 🐾 Patenschaft gesucht Bis Caramelo seine eigene Familie findet, kannst du ihn mit einer monatlichen Patenschaft unterstützen. Deine Hilfe trägt dazu bei, seine Futterkosten und tierärztliche Versorgung zu decken und ihm bis zur

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Altfraunhofen

Shelter

Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V.

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Bringing Caramelo home

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About Caramelo

What life with Caramelo looks like

Caramelo is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. in Altfraunhofen.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Caramelo, answered.

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