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Caruso

Mixed Breed · Male

Name: Caruso. Breed: Mudi-Mix. Gender: Male, unneutered. Date of Birth: 2020. Caruso—a sporty mix (Croatian Shepherd/Mudi)—is looking for active people. He comes from an official seizure and is now waiting for a home where he can finally find peace and quiet. He has everything you love about this breed: intelligence, eagerness to learn, and an inexhaustible work ethic. However, Caruso is not a dog for everyone—he needs people with dog experience who can channel his energy in the right direction and are eager to work together with him. At the animal shelter, everyday life is difficult for him. Too much hustle and bustle, too many stimuli—this causes him stress, and he loudly expresses his frustration. That’s why we’re looking for a rural home with a garden, preferably a house in a quiet location where he won’t be constantly exposed to stimuli. The big city would definitely be too much for him. Outdoors, Caruso truly blossoms: He orients himself wonderfully to his human companion, walks nicely on leash, loves splashing around, and is always enthusiastic about sporting activities. He wants to be challenged and encouraged—whether it’s mental work, training, or shared adventures; Caruso is full of enthusiasm!

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Name: Caruso. Rasse: Mudi-Mischling. Geschlecht: männlich, unkastriertGeburtsdatum: 2020 Caruso – sportlicher Mix (kroatischer Schäferhund/Mudi) sucht aktive Menschen Er stammt aus einer behördlichen Sicherstellung und wartet nun auf ein Zuhause, in dem er endlich zur Ruhe kommen darf. Er bringt alles mit, was man an dieser Rasse liebt: Intelligenz, Lernfreude und einen unermüdlichen Arbeitseifer. Doch Caruso ist kein Hund für jedermann – er braucht Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung, die seine Energie in die richtigen Bahnen lenken und Lust haben, gemeinsam mit ihm zu arbeiten. Im Tierheim fällt ihm der Alltag schwer. Zu viel Trubel, zu viele Reize – dann gerät er in Stress und macht seinem Unmut lautstark Luft. Für ihn suchen wir deshalb ein ländliches Zuhause mit Garten, gerne ein Haus in ruhiger Lage, wo er nicht permanent Reizen ausgesetzt ist. Die Großstadt wäre für ihn definitiv zu viel. Draußen blüht Caruso auf: Er orientiert sich wunderbar an seinem Menschen, läuft leinenführig, liebt es zu plantschen und ist für sportliche Aktivitäten jederzeit zu begeistern. Er möchte gefordert und gefördert werden – ob Kopfarbeit, Training oder gemeinsame Abenteuer, Caruso ist mit Begeisterung dab

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Oellschuetz
Living with Caruso
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Oellschuetz · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Caruso home

What you'll need for Caruso 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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Caruso

What life with Caruso looks like

Caruso is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Oellschuetz 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 Caruso, answered.

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