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Chico

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

Chico, born approximately February 2024, neutered, approximately 60 cm shoulder height, in the shelter since August 2024 Chico had great fear after arriving from the public animal shelter. He buried himself in a hole and refused to come out. We therefore moved him to friendly and people-oriented puppies so he can learn how great people can be. Fortunately, young dogs recover very quickly. Although he is still a bit reserved and not a daredevil, he is a very gentle and funny young boy. He has already been able to spend a nice time with our volunteers and show how great he walks on a leash. Now he needs the right connection to the already accumulated positive experiences. Currently in Romania and allowed to travel if a home is found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). All dogs are treated against intestinal parasites and ectoparasites upon arrival at the shelter and at least once a year thereafter. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page:

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02/2026 Chico, geboren ca. 02/2024, kastriert, ca. 60 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 08/2024 Chico hatte nach der Ankunft aus dem öffentlichen Tierheim große Angst. Er hat sich in einem Erdloch vergraben und wollte dort nicht mehr heraus kommen. Wir haben ihn daher zu freundlichen und menschenbezogenen Junghunden umgesetzt, damit er von ihnen lernt wie toll man Menschen finden kann. Zum Glück erholen sich junge Hunde sehr schnell. Auch wenn er noch etwas zurückhaltend und kein Draufgänger ist, so ist er doch ein ganz sanfter und lustiger junger Kerl geworden. Er konnte mit unseren Volontären bereits eine schöne Zeit verbringen und dabei zeigen, wie toll er an der Leine läuft. Jetzt braucht er den richtigen Anschluss an die bereits gesammelten positiven Erfahrungen. Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn er ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Hope for Future e.V.

Living with Chico

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Chico

What life with Chico looks like

Chico is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

A young 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Hope for Future e.V. 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 — Hope for Future 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Hope for Future e.V. 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.