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Jack

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Jack came to us from the animal shelter because his owner passed away. Originally, he came from Romania. At first, he is a bit suspicious of strangers, but he quickly gains trust and then becomes a very affectionate, clingy, and loyal companion. Jack loves his people deeply and wants to protect them. This led to a biting incident with his previous owner, resulting in a harness and muzzle requirement. However, Jack is very trainable and enjoys working with his people. He will almost do anything for food. On walks, he is very pleasant and walks well on a leash. We have not yet been able to test his compatibility with other dogs, but he seems to have no problems with female dogs in general. Jack is looking for people who can handle it when his protective instinct comes through. Children should not live in his new home. We are happy that you are interested in Jack. Please send us a direct application to become his sponsor. Of course, Jack is also happy to receive individual monetary and goods donations.

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Jack kam zu uns ins Tierheim, da seine Besitzerin verstorben ist. Ursprünglich stammt er aus Rumänien. Bei fremden Menschen ist er zunächst etwas misstrauisch. Er fasst aber schnell Vertrauen und ist dann ein sehr lieber, anhänglicher und treuer Geselle. Jack liebt seine Menschen heiß und innig und möchte diese dann auch beschützen. So kam es bei seiner Vorbesitzerin zu einem Beißvorfall, aufgrund dessen er einen Leinen- und Maulkorbzwang hat. Jack ist aber sehr gelehrig und arbeitet auch gerne mit seinen Menschen. Vor allem für Futter macht er fast alles. Beim Spaziergang ist er sehr angenehm und läuft gut an der Leine. Die Verträglichkeit mit anderen Hunden konnten wir bisher noch nicht testen. Er soll aber mit Hündinnen in der Regel keine Probleme haben. Jack sucht Menschen, die damit umgehen können, wenn sein Schutztrieb durchkommt. Kinder sollten in seinem neuen Zuhause nicht leben. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie sich für Jack interessieren. Senden Sie uns am besten direkt eine Interessentenanfrage. Dann werden Sie Pate für Jack. Natürlich freut sich Jack auch über einzelne Geld- und Sachspenden.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇩🇪Karlsruhe

Shelter

Tierheim Karlsruhe

Living with Jack

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Jack home

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About Jack

What life with Jack looks like

Jack is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Karlsruhe in Karlsruhe.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires leash and muzzle due to previous bite incident. Strong protective instincts need experienced handling.

🇩🇪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 Jack, answered.

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