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Charlie

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

As friendly and loving as Charlie looks, he truly is… He hasn't had a good life so far. Charlie was kept on a chain that not only restricted his movement but also left scars on his body. During this time, he broke a paw that didn't heal properly. We don't know exactly how that happened. But despite his terrible past, Charlie is an extremely affectionate dog. Affection is the most important thing for him, and he does everything to get a little more of it: he leans on us, rubs against us, and gives us kisses. Charlie loves children more than anything. The fracture in his paw was operated on, but ultimately, his hind leg had to be amputated. Only in this way can Charlie lead a pain-free life. All of this is now in the past, and Charlie is doing very well on his three legs. But of course, we know that not many people want to give a home to a dog with a disability. Charlie likes to play around, loves walks, and of course, lots of cuddles. Charlie sometimes shows a southern macho attitude towards dominant male dogs. He could therefore only share a home with a submissive male dog or, even better, a female dog. Charlie doesn't like cats and should therefore not live in the same household. Charlie loves children more than anything and is a great playmate. We know that Charlie's chances of finding a home are not very high, but the little guy and we don't give up hope after three years.

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So gutmütig und lieb wie Charlie aussieht ist er auch wirklich… Er hatte bisher wirklich kein schönes Leben. Charlie wurde an einer Kette gehalten, die ihn nicht nur in seiner Bewegungsfreiheit eingeschränkt hat, sondern auch Narben auf seinem Körper hinterlassen hat. In dieser Zeit hat er sich eine Pfote gebrochen, die nicht richtig zusammengewachsen ist. Wir wissen nicht wie das genau passiert ist. Doch trotz seiner schlimmen Vergangenheit ist Charlie ein extrem anhänglicher Hund. Zuwendung ist für ihn das Größte, und er macht alles, um noch ein bisschen mehr davon zu bekommen: Er lehnt sich an uns, reibt sich an uns und gibt uns Küsschen. Kinder liebt Charlie über alles. Die Fraktur seiner Pfote wurde erstmal operiert, letztendlich musste das Hinterbein aber leider komplett amputiert werden. Nur so kann Charlie ein schmerzfreies Leben führen. Das alles ist nun Vergangenheit und Charlie kommt wirklich sehr gut auf seinen drei Beinchen zurecht. Aber wir wissen natürlich, dass nicht viele Menschen einem Hund mit Behinderung ein Zuhause schenken möchten. Charlie albert gerne herum, liebt Spaziergänge und natürlich ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten. Charlie hängt bei dominanten Rüden gerne mal den südländischen Macho heraus. Sein Zuhause könnte er daher nur mit einem unterwürfigen Rüden oder noch besser mit einer Hündin teilen. Katzen mag Charlie leider nicht. Sie sollten daher nicht im selben Haushalt leben. Charlie liebt Kinder aber über alles und ist ein super Spielgefährte. Wir wissen, dass Charlies Chancen ein eigenes Zuhause zu finden nicht sehr hoch sind, aber der kleine Kerl und wir geben auch nach 3 Jahren die Hoffnung nicht auf.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Living with Charlie
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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
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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 Charlie

What life with Charlie looks like

Charlie is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

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 Charlie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Charlie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hundehilfe Portugal 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 — Hundehilfe Portugal 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 Hundehilfe Portugal 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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