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Golden Retriever · Female · Adult · 4 years

For interest in our dear Emma, please send us the completed Interested Parties Form: Emma comes to us directly from Turkey, just like our other dogs. What we know about Emma: Some dogs just exude something special – and Emma is exactly that. She is a purebred Golden Retriever female, around 3 to 4 years old, and brings with her everything that makes this wonderful breed unique: kindness, gentleness, and a big heart for people. She gets along with all the other dogs, is open to people, and behaves calmly, kindly, and balanced in their company. A dog who doesn’t stand out because she’s loud – but because she’s simply good, just as she is. What makes Emma special: – friendly, gentle, and balanced – social with other dogs – people-oriented and loving – a uncomplicated companion for life Emma is ready for her new life – for a home where she’s not just “a dog,” but a real family member. A home where she’s allowed to arrive and stay forever. Who sees Emma and knows: She’s exactly the one for me? Nice to know: Emma is simply lovely.

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Bei Interesse an unserer lieben Emma schicken Sie unseren ausgefüllten Unsere Hunde - so auch Emma - kommen in der Regel direkt aus der Türkei zu ihren Familien. Was wir über Emma wissen: Manche Hunde strahlen einfach etwas ganz Besonderes aus – Emma ist genau so eine Hündin. Sie ist eine reinrassige Golden Retriever Hündin, etwa 3 bis 4 Jahre alt, und bringt alles mit, was diese wundervolle Rasse so einzigartig macht: Freundlichkeit, Sanftheit und ein großes Herz für Menschen. Sie versteht sich mit allen Hunden, ist offen gegenüber Menschen und zeigt sich im Umgang ruhig, freundlich und ausgeglichen. Eine Hündin, die nicht auffällt, weil sie laut ist – sondern weil sie einfach gut ist, so wie sie ist. Was Emma besonders macht: – freundlich, sanft und ausgeglichen – sozial mit anderen Hunden – menschenbezogen und liebevoll – eine unkomplizierte Begleiterin fürs Leben Emma ist bereit für ihr neues Leben – für ein Zuhause, in dem sie nicht nur „ein Hund“ ist, sondern ein echtes Familienmitglied. Ein Zuhause, in dem sie ankommen darf und das für immer. Wer sieht Emma und weiß: Genau sie gehört zu mir? Nice to know: Emma ist einfach nur lieb. Bei Interesse an unserer lieben Emma schicken Sie unseren ausgefüllten Interessentenbogen bitte an:

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Stuttgart
Shelter
Care-4-life e.V.
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Cared for by Care-4-life e.V. · StuttgartLearn about Golden Retriever

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Emma home

What you'll need for Emma 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 Emma

What life with Emma looks like

Emma is a medium-sized adult golden retriever dog waiting at Care-4-life e.V. in Stuttgart.

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 Emma, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Emma?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Care-4-life e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Emma on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Emma if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Care-4-life 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 Emma 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 Emma 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 Care-4-life e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Emma 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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