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Chico

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 8 years

May we introduce: Our submission dog Chico. This handsome four-year-old Labrador Pitbull mix is a truly loyal and wonderful dog once you earn his trust. He is initially wary of strangers. Due to his breed, his care requires a specialist knowledge. Chico is neutered and was surrendered to us due to a change in living arrangements. Chico can only be rehomed as a single dog. If you are interested, please come by and our caretakers will be happy to provide more information.

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Dürfen wir vorstellen: Unser Abgabehund Chico. Dieser schöne vierjährige Labrador Pitbulllmix ist ein wirklich treuer und toller Hund wenn man erst mal sein Vertrauen gewonnen hat. Fremden gegenüber ist er zunächst misstrauisch. Aufgrund seiner Rasse erfordert seine Haltung einen Sachkundenachweis. Chico ist kastriert und wurde wegen Wohnungswechsel bei uns abgegeben. Chico wird nur als Einzelhund vermittelt. Bei Interesse kommen Sie bitte vorbei und unsere Pfleger geben gerne weitere Auskünfte.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Ahlen
Shelter
Tierheim Ahlen
Living with Chico
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with dogs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Chico home

What you'll need for Chico 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 Chico

What life with Chico looks like

Chico is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Ahlen in Ahlen.

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 Chico, answered.

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