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Border Collie · Male · Senior · 12 years

Characteristics: The charming Border-Collie-Setter-mix male dog Carlo was taken from poor husbandry by the veterinary office and entrusted to our care in early January 2024. The very loving and people-oriented male dog requires behavioral therapy support and is intensively trained and medically cared for in our animal shelter. A urgently needed dental procedure he underwent has already been well tolerated. We hope very much that Carlo can spend his remaining years in a home of his own, with people who will shower him with a lot of affection and care. When the male dog arrived at the animal shelter, he found it hard to settle and exhibited stereotypical behavior. This behavior, Carlo had developed in the past as a strategy to reduce stress. In overstimulating situations, Carlo would exhibit jumping behavior. If he was on a leash in such cases, he would jump towards the person’s arms and upper body, which unfortunately could also lead to holes in clothing. There has been no biting incident with Carlo so far, and he shows no targeted aggressive behavior. Through training and behavioral medical care in our animal shelter, Carlo can now exhibit calm and dog-like normal behavior in many everyday situations and even during walks. Carlo has learned some new strategies to regulate himself, and these new skills are being further developed in training. Unfortunately, the male dog also suffers from pronounced separation anxiety. Therefore, we hope very much to find a home for him where at least a primary caregiver is almost always present. We are aware that it will not be easy to find the perfect match for Carlo. However, we remain optimistic that this lovable dog will be able to spend his remaining years in his own home. Are you perhaps the perfect match or the needle in the haystack, and Carlo has also touched your heart? Then we look forward to your inquiry for the handsome male dog, Carlo.

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Wesenszüge: Der bezaubernde Border-Collie-Setter-Mischlingsrüde Carlo wurde vom Veterinäramt aus einer schlechten Haltung genommen und Anfang Januar 2024 in unsere Obhut gegeben. Der sehr liebe und dem Menschen zugewandte Rüde braucht verhaltenstherapeutische Unterstützung und wird in unserem Tierheim intensiv trainiert und medizinisch betreut. Eine dringend erforderliche Zahnsanierung hat er inzwischen gut überstanden. Wir hoffen sehr, dass Carlo seinen Lebensabend noch einmal in einem eigenen Zuhause, bei Menschen, die ihm ganz viel Zuneigung und Fürsorge zuteilwerden lassen, verbringen darf. Als der Rüde ins Tierheim kam, fand er kaum zur Ruhe und zeigte stereotypes Verhalten. Dieses hatte Carlo in der Vergangenheit als Strategie zum Stressabbau entwickelt. In ihn überfordernden Situationen zeigte Carlo Übersprungsverhalten. War er in diesem Fall angeleint, so sprang er in Richtung Arme und Oberkörper des Menschen, was leider auch zu Löchern in der Kleidung führen konnte. Einen Beißvorfall gab es mit Carlo bisher nicht, und er zeigt auch kein zielgerichtetes Aggressionsverhalten. Durch das Training und die verhaltensmedizinische Betreuung in unserem Tierheim kann Carlo in vielen Alltagssituationen und auch beim Spaziergang inzwischen ruhiges und hündisches Normalverhalten zeigen. Carlo hat inzwischen einige neue Strategien erlernt, um sich selbst zu regulieren. Diese neuen Fähigkeiten werden im Training immer weiter ausgebaut. Leider leidet der Rüde auch unter ausgeprägter Trennungsangst. Deshalb hoffen wir sehr, dass wir für ihn einen Haushalt finden, in dem zumindest eine Bezugsperson fast immer vor Ort ist. Uns ist bewusst, dass es nicht leicht wird den passenden Topf zum Deckel für Carlo zu finden. Wir bleiben dennoch zuversichtlich, dass dieser liebenswerte Hund seinen Lebensabend im eigenen Zuhause verbringen darf. Sind Sie vielleicht der Topf zum Deckel oder die Stecknadel im Heuhaufen und Carlo hat wie unseres auch Ihr Herz berührt? Dann freuen wir uns über Ihre Anfrage für den hübschen Rüden, unter .

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Kaiserslautern
Living with Carlo
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Bringing Carlo home

What you'll need for Carlo 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 Carlo

What life with Carlo looks like

Carlo is a senior border collie dog waiting at Tierheim Kaiserslautern in Germany.

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. 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 Carlo, answered.

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