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Emergency/Found Animals Our Dogs Our Cats Small Animals Transferred Furry Friends Unforgettable Transferred Furry Friends Youth Work Youth Work Appointments News / Events Name: Carlo Age: approx. 18 months. Gender: Male. Height: approx. 60 cm shoulder height. Weight: approx. 23 kg. Breed: Mixed. Origin: Bosnia. Character & Behavior: Carrying: No problem – Carlo drives calmly and relaxed Auto driving: No problem – Carlo drives calmly and relaxed Alone: Can be left alone for up to 5 hours. Commands: Works well at home – still a lot of training needed outside Leash behavior: Still very trainable. Social behavior: Gets along with only 2 selected dogs – does not share resources (e.g., food). Barking: Still barks everything outside. Living behavior: Loves sofas and cozy spots. Special features: Hair is very thick. Dog school so far with only minimal success Fully vaccinated and healthy. For any interest or questions, please contact us. Thank you and best regards. We are members: German Animal Protection League e.V. State Animal Protection Association BW e.V. Tuesday: Closed Saturday: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as on Sundays and holidays. Monday, Tuesday: Closed Wednesday, Friday: Closed Wednesday and on Sundays and holidays, the phone is not answered.

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Notfall/Fundtiere Unsere Hunde Unsere Katzen Kleintiere Vermittelte Fellchen Wildtierwaisen Unvergessen Vermittelte Fellchen Jugendarbeit Jugendarbeit Termine News / Veranstaltungen Name: CarloAlter: ca. 18 Monate. Geschlecht: RüdeGröße: ca. 60 cm Schulterhöhe. Gewicht: ca. 23 kg. Rasse: MischlingHerkunft: Bosnien Charakter & Verhalten:Autofahren: Kein Problem – Carlo fährt ruhig und entspannt mitAlleinbleiben: Bis zu 5 Stunden problemlosKommandos: Zuhause klappt es gut – draußen ist noch viel Training nötigLeinenführigkeit: Noch sehr ausbaufähigSozialverhalten: Verträglich mit nur 2 ausgewählten Hunden – keine Ressourcen teilen (z. B. Futter)Bellen: Draußen wird (noch) alles angebelltWohnverhalten: Liebt Sofas und kuschelige PlätzeBesonderheiten:Haart starkHundeschule bisher mit nur minimalen Erfolgen Vollständig geimpft und gesund Bei Interesse oder Frage melde sie sich doch bitte unter: Vielen Dank und herzliche Grüße Wir sind Mitglied: Deutschen Tierschutzbund e.V. Landestierschutzverband BW e.V. Dienstag: UhrSamstag: Montag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag sowie an Sonn- und Feiertagen geschlossen. Mo, Di: UhrDo, Fr: UhrSa: Mittwochs sowie an Sonn- und Feiertagen ist das Telefon nicht besetzt. Notfall/Fundtiere Unsere Hunde Unsere Katzen Kleintiere Vermittelte Fellchen Wildtierwaisen Unvergessen Vermittelte Fellchen Jugendarbeit Jugendarbeit Termine News / Veranstaltungen

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🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Kreistierschutzverein Heidenheim
Living with Carlo
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Cared for by Kreistierschutzverein Heidenheim · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

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
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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 Carlo

What life with Carlo looks like

Carlo is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Kreistierschutzverein Heidenheim in Germany.

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 Carlo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Carlo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Kreistierschutzverein Heidenheim 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 — Kreistierschutzverein Heidenheim 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 Kreistierschutzverein Heidenheim 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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