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Jack-C

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Traits: gentle, calm, and people-oriented Suitable for: people with dog experience Weight: approx. 40 kg Location: Casa Esperanza (Portugal) "Jack-Casa" – a gentle senior seeks support "Jack-Casa" is a calm, gentle male dog who lost his home because his people could no longer take care of him. Fortunately, he was taken in at the Casa Esperanza shelter by our wonderful animal advocate Lucia. There he now has a safe place, food, and his own doghouse, lovingly cared for but, unfortunately, not in a home as he would wish. "Jack-Casa" is already an older dog, and especially for seniors, a

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Eigenschaften: lieb, ruhig und menschenbezogen Geeignet für: Personen mit Hundeerfahrung Gewicht: ca. 40 kg Aufenthaltsort: Casa Esperanza (Portugal) „Jack-Casa“ – ein sanfter Senior sucht Unterstützung „Jack-Casa“ ist ein ruhiger, sanfter Rüde, der sein Zuhause verloren hat, weil sich seine Menschen nicht mehr um ihn kümmern konnten. Glücklicherweise wurde er in der Auffangstation Casa Esperanza von unserer wundervollen Tierschützerin Lucia aufgenommen. Dort bekommt er nun ein sicheres Plätzchen, Futter und eine eigene Hundehütte – liebevoll betreut, aber leider nicht in einem Zuhause, wie er es sich wünschen würde. „Jack-Casa“ ist bereits ein älterer Hund, und gerade für Senioren ist eine

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇩🇪Altfraunhofen

Shelter

Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V.

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About Jack-C

What life with Jack-C looks like

Jack-C is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. in Altfraunhofen.

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

Altfraunhofen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jack-C, answered.

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