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Caramelo

Mixed Breed · Male

Caramelo was found wandering together with another female dog on a busy street. At first, he is a bit shy around strangers. However, he quickly warms up and thoroughly enjoys every stroke. With his soft fur and incredibly cute face, it's really hard to stop petting him. Caramelo gets along well with female dogs and loves to play and have fun. With male dogs, it depends on the individual; he doesn't particularly like unneutered male dogs. His focus is clearly on bonding with humans. Once he trusts someone, he responds very well to attention and is happy with any form of affection. He shows himself to be a calmer and more relaxed companion: while other dogs bark, he prefers to lie lazily in the sun. Thus, Caramelo is equally suitable for cozy hours on the couch and for long walks or hikes.

DE·Show original

Caramelo wurde gemeinsam mit einer weiteren Hündin umherirrend auf einer stark befahrenen Straße gefunden. Anfangs zeigt er sich fremden Menschen gegenüber noch etwas schüchtern. Er fasst jedoch schnell Vertrauen und genießt dann jede Streicheleinheit in vollen Zügen. Mit seinem weichen Fell und seinem unglaublich niedlichen Gesicht fällt es auch wirklich schwer, damit wieder aufzuhören. Mit Hündinnen ist Caramelo gut verträglich und spielt gerne und ausgiebig. Bei Rüden entscheidet die Sympathie – unkastrierte Rüden mag er jedoch nicht besonders. Sein Fokus liegt klar auf der Bindung zum Menschen. Hat er einmal Vertrauen gefasst, reagiert er sehr gut auf Ansprache und freut sich über jede Form von Aufmerksamkeit. Dabei zeigt er sich als ruhiger und entspannter Begleiter: Während andere Hunde bellen, liegt er lieber gelassen in der Sonne. Caramelo ist somit sowohl für gemütliche Stunden auf dem Sofa als auch für ausgedehnte Spaziergänge oder Wanderungen zu begeistern.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Caramelo
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days 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
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    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 Caramelo

What life with Caramelo looks like

Caramelo is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

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 Caramelo, answered.

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