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Chico

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 8 years

Chico—a friendly mixed-breed male dog—is looking for people who will be his lifelong companions. Chico is a mixed-breed male dog, approximately eight years old, who lives at a Spanish animal shelter together with his siblings Robert and Elsa. Unfortunately, we don’t know how the three of them came to be there. Chico is a friendly dog who now hopes that someone will fall in love with him and give him a second chance. At around eight years old, he hopefully still has many wonderful years ahead of him—preferably, of course, in his own home. We suspect that Chico has lived in a household before, but we don’t know what experiences he had there or what he’s already been able to get to know. Prospective adopters should therefore be prepared for the fact that even an adult dog may still need some time to learn new things or adjust to new rules and routines after moving to a new home. Chico needs people who will allow him this adjustment period and accompany him with patience, calmness, and loving consistency. After all, a new home is a completely new world for an adult dog as well. Anyone who gives Chico this chance not only provides him with a home but also offers him the opportunity to start his golden years all over again—as a beloved family member who finally feels like he truly belongs. Click here for Chico’s video Video 2 Ideally, we’re looking for a permanent home for Chico. However, at this point in time, a foster home would also be a huge help and a tremendous improvement in Chico’s life.

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Chico – freundlicher Mischlingsrüde sucht Menschen fürs Leben Chico ist ein etwa acht Jahre alter Mischlingsrüde, der gemeinsam mit seinen Geschwistern Robert und Elsa im spanischen Tierheim lebt. Wie es dazu kam, dass die drei dort abgegeben wurden, wissen wir leider nicht. Chico ist ein freundlicher Hund, der nun darauf hofft, dass sich jemand in ihn verliebt und ihm eine zweite Chance schenkt. Mit seinen etwa acht Jahren hat er hoffentlich noch viele schöne Jahre vor sich, am liebsten natürlich in einem eigenen Zuhause. Wir vermuten, dass Chico bereits in einem Haushalt gelebt hat. Dennoch wissen wir nicht, welche Erfahrungen er dort gemacht hat und was er bisher kennenlernen durfte. Interessent*innen sollten sich daher darauf einstellen, dass auch ein erwachsener Hund nach einem Umzug möglicherweise noch etwas lernen oder sich an neue Regeln und Abläufe gewöhnen muss. Chico braucht Menschen, die ihm diese Eingewöhnungszeit zugestehen und ihn mit Geduld, Ruhe und liebevoller Konsequenz begleiten. Schließlich ist ein neues Zuhause auch für einen erwachsenen Hund erst einmal eine völlig neue Welt. Wer Chico diese Chance gibt, schenkt ihm nicht nur ein Zuhause, sondern die Möglichkeit, seinen Lebensabend noch einmal ganz neu zu beginnen – als geliebtes Familienmitglied, das endlich dazugehört. Hier gehts zu Chicos Video Video 2 Idealerweise suchen wir für Chico ein Zuhause. Zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt wäre aber auch eine Pflegestelle eine große Hilfe und eine riesige Verbesserung für Chicos Leben.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Chico
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks 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 large senior mixed breed dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. 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 Chico, answered.

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