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Adopt Carioca

Female · Adult · 7 years

November 1, 2024: In mid-October 2024, we were on team tour again. Four days long, we were accompanied by dedicated team members who wanted to meet our partners and the dogs and cats. One of our stops was at Canile Arzachena, where there were several new arrivals in addition to the already familiar animals. So, we also reacquainted ourselves with the female dog Carioca, who shares a pen with the hunting dog Barth. The pretty female dog has now lost most of her shyness and even rolled onto her back to enjoy having her belly stroked. This was a very moving moment for us, especially since she had kept her distance during our last visit. We are very happy that she is now making good experiences with people at Canile and is ready for a suitable home. Will you become a foster home and help pave the way for a better future for Carioca? Or give Carioca a home where she can find security with patience and affection and finally lead a happy life? August 31, 2025: A team colleague and her daughter sacrificed some of their vacation time to personally meet or see some of the shelter animals. They also met Carioca. Carioca is a friendly, loving, and gentle female dog. At first, she was reserved and more submissive, but she still allowed herself to be stroked and enjoyed the affection. One can sense that she has a delicate, cautious heart that simply wants to be won over gently. With patience and love, Carioca will become a faithful companion who can find her place in life with gratitude. Would you give Carioca the chance at this happiness? If you are currently looking for a new furry family member and are aware that adoption means not only a lot of joy but also work and great responsibility, then we look forward to your message. We provide foster care services nationwide.

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01. November 2024:Mitte Oktober 2024 waren wir wieder auf Team-Tour. Vier Tage lang wurden wir von engagierten Team-Mitgliedern begleitet, die unsere Partner und Hunde und Katzen kennenlernen bzw. wiedersehen wollten. Eine unserer Stationen war das Canile Arzachena, wo es neben schon bekannten Tieren auch etliche Neuzugänge gab.So trafen wir auch die Hündin Carioca wieder, die sich mit dem Jagdhund Barth ein Gehege teilt. Die hübsche Hündin hat mittlerweile ihre Scheu fast abgelegt und warf sich sogar auf den Rücken, um sich genüsslich den Bauch streicheln zu lassen. Das war ein sehr bewegender Moment für uns, zumal sie beim letzten Besuch eher auf Abstand geblieben war. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass sie im Canile nun gute Erfahrungen mit Menschen macht und jetzt bereit für ein passendes Zuhause ist.Werden Sie Pflegestelle und ebnen Sie dadurch der Hündin den Weg in eine bessere Zukunft. Oder geben Sie Carioca ein Zuhause, in dem sie mit Geduld und Zuwendung Sicherheit findet und endlich ein glückliches Leben führen kann.31. August 2025: Eine Teamkollegin und ihre Tochter opferten einen Teil ihrer Urlaubszeit, um einige der Schützlinge persönlich kennenzulernen bzw. wiederzusehen. So trafen sie auch auf Carioca.Carioca ist eine freundliche, liebe und sanfte Hündin. Anfangs zeigte sie sich zurückhaltend und eher unterwürfig, doch sie ließ sich dennoch streicheln und genoss die Zuwendung. Man spürt, dass in ihr ein feines, vorsichtiges Herz schlägt, das einfach nur behutsam gewonnen werden möchte.Mit Geduld und Liebe wird aus Carioca eine treue Begleiterin, die voller Dankbarkeit ihren Platz im Leben finden kann.Möchten Sie Carioca die Chance auf dieses Glück geben?Wenn Sie gerade auf der Suche nach einem neuen fellnasigen Familienmitglied sind und Ihnen bewusst ist, dass eine Adoption nicht nur viel Freude bedeutet, sondern auch Arbeit und große Verantwortung mit sich bringt, dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Nachricht.Wir vermitteln bundesweit.Ihr Ansprechpartner für diese

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
ProTier e.V.
Living with Carioca
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by ProTier e.V. · Germany

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Carioca home

What you'll need for Carioca 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
  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 Carioca

What life with Carioca looks like

Carioca is a large adult dog waiting at ProTier 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 Carioca, answered.

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