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Chocolate

Podenco · Male · Senior · 10 years

"Old but gold" - that fits perfectly with Chocolate. Chocolate is a friendly dog who is not at all pushy. He enjoys affection and treats. He would love to leave the kennel together with the person, but he has to stay. Hopefully, he will soon move into a nice home with a warm basket, as a dog of his age deserves. Although he is one of the older dogs, he still enjoys walks and wants to experience a bit more of life outside a kennel. Who will give sweet Chocolate this chance? Taking responsibility for a shelter dog is always a special challenge. The dogs bring along a backpack of past experiences or unlearned situations and need time to get used to their new life. Do you want to take on the challenge and give the sweet dog a home? Chocolate would also be happy with a foster home. Here is Dumbo's video.

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„Old but gold“ – das passt perfekt auf Chocolate. Chocolate ist ein freundlicher Rüde, der dabei aber gar nicht aufdringlich ist. Er freut sich über Streicheleinheiten und Leckerlis. Am liebsten würde er gemeinsam mit dem Menschen den Zwinger verlassen, aber er muss bleiben. Hoffentlich darf er bald in ein nettes Zuhause mit einem warmen Körbchen ziehen, so wie es ein Hund in seinem Alter verdient hat. Er gehört zwar zu den älteren Hunden, aber freut sich dennoch über Spaziergänge und möchte noch ein wenig von dem Leben außerhalb eines Zwingers erleben. Wer gibt dem süßen Chocolate diese Chance? Die Verantwortung für einen Tierschutzhund ist immer eine besondere Herausforderung. Die Hunde bringen einen Rucksack mit vergangenen Erlebnissen oder ungelernten Situationen mit und brauchen Zeit sich an ihr neues Leben zu gewöhnen. Möchten Sie die Herausforderung annehmen und dem süßen Rüden ein Zuhause schenken? Auch über eine Pflegestelle würde Chocolate sich freuen. Hier geht’s zu Dumbos Video

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Chocolate
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Podenco

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Chocolate home

What you'll need for Chocolate in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Chocolate

What life with Chocolate looks like

Chocolate is a senior podenco 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 Chocolate, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Chocolate?
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 Chocolate on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Chocolate 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 Chocolate 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 Chocolate 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 Chocolate 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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