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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Carol is a female dog with a sad story. She arrived at the animal shelter as a puppy and unfortunately never had the chance to properly get to know the world. As a result, she hasn't developed well and is very fearful today. In unfamiliar situations or when too close to people, she can sometimes snap out of her insecurity. Carol has a shoulder height of 46cm and shows herself to be compatible with other dogs, a confident canine companion could help Carol in her new home to build trust. For Carol, we are looking for experienced people who have already dealt with fearful dogs, bringing a lot of patience, empathy, and understanding. She needs time, security, and people who do not pressure her but show her step by step that life also has beautiful sides. Whoever gives Carol this chance gives an insecure little soul the opportunity to slowly build trust and perhaps for the first time really make it.

Read original (de)

Carol ist eine Hündin mit einer traurigen Geschichte. Sie kam bereits als Welpe ins Tierheim und hatte dort leider nie die Chance, die Welt richtig kennenzulernen. Entsprechend hat sie sich nicht gut entwickelt und ist heute sehr ängstlich. In ungewohnten Situationen oder bei zu viel Nähe kann sie aus ihrer Unsicherheit heraus auch mal schnappen. Carol hat eine Schulterhöhe von 46cm und zeigt sich im Umgang mit anderen Hunden verträglich, ein souveräner Hundekumpel könnte ihr im neuen Zuhause helfen, Vertrauen zu fassen. Für Carol suchen wir erfahrene Menschen, die bereits Umgang mit ängstlichen Hunden hatten, viel Geduld, Einfühlungsvermögen und Verständnis mitbringen. Sie braucht Zeit, Sicherheit und Menschen, die sie nicht bedrängen, sondern ihr Schritt für Schritt zeigen, dass das Leben auch schöne Seiten hat. Wer Carol diese Chance gibt, schenkt einem unsicheren Seelchen die Möglichkeit, langsam Vertrauen zu fassen und vielleicht zum ersten Mal wirklich anzukommen.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Mühlheim am Main
Shelter
Tierrettung Portugal e.V.
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Bringing Carol home

What you'll need for Carol 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 Carol

What life with Carol looks like

Carol is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierrettung Portugal e.V. in Mühlheim am Main.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Carol, answered.

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