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Charlie

Golden Retriever · Male · Senior · 9 years

Neun lange Jahre musste Charlie an der Kette leben – neun Jahre ohne Freiheit, ohne echtes Zuhause, ohne die Liebe, die jeder Hund verdient. Doch jetzt beginnt endlich sein neues Kapitel: Charlie ist frei! Er rennt über die Wiese, genießt jeden Moment und zeigt, wie viel Liebe in ihm steckt. Er ist freundlich zu anderen Hunden, offen gegenüber Menschen und einfach nur dankbar. Jetzt fehlt ihm nur noch eines: sein eigenes Zuhause, in dem er ankommen darf. �� Fakten zu Charlie: * ca. 9 Jahre alt * Grösse folgt * freundlich & sozial mit Artgenossen * menschenbezogen und liebevoll * lebt aktuell bei Tierschützern in Mazedonien * wird kastriert vermittelt Charlie braucht Menschen mit Herz, Geduld und Verständnis – denn ein neues Leben bedeutet auch neue Herausforderungen. Aber er wird es euch mit unendlich viel Liebe danken. Bei Ausreise ist Charlie geimpft, kastriert, gechippt, entwurmt, tierärztlich untersucht und bringt einen negativen Mittelmeercheck mit. Achtung: Ein Hund zeigt sich im Tierheim oft anders als dann im neuen Zuhause – Rückschritte sind nicht unüblich. Es bedarf viel Liebe und Geduld von Euch. Bitte adoptiert nur, wenn Ihr Euch dessen bewusst und bereit seid, sein Leben lang für ihn Verantwortung zu tragen.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundehoffnung-Berlin
Living with Charlie
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Charlie home

What you'll need for Charlie 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 Charlie

What life with Charlie looks like

Charlie is a senior golden retriever dog waiting at Hundehoffnung-Berlin 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 Charlie, answered.

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