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Caramelo

Mixed Breed · Male

Caramelo was found on a street in Portugal and lived for 1 year in the city shelter Perrera. He was so happy when he could leave. Caramelo is a dream, he is loving, clingy, and happy. He loves cuddles and enjoys going for walks. Walking on a leash works great! Other dogs are no problem but he shows no great interest. Cats still need to be tested. With his short legs and long body and that funny face, he is like a little clown. But what is still missing is his own family.

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Caramelo wurde auf einer Straße in Portugal gefunden und lebte 1 Jahr in der städtischen Perrera. Er war so glücklich, als er diese verlassen konnte. Caramelo ist ein Traum, er ist lieb, anhänglich und glücklich. Er liebt die Streicheleinheiten und geht gern spazieren. An der Leine laufen klappt super! Andere Hunde sind kein Problem aber er zeigt kein großes Interesse. Katzen müssen noch getestet werden. Mit seinen kurzen Beinchen den langen Körper und dem lustigen Gesicht, ist er wie ein kleiner Clown. Was aber noch fehlt, ist seine eigene Familie.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V.
Living with Caramelo
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Caramelo home

What you'll need for Caramelo 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Caramelo

What life with Caramelo looks like

Caramelo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Sachsen e.V. in Germany.

An 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. 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 Caramelo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Caramelo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pfotenhilfe Sachsen 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 Sachsen 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 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 Sachsen 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.
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