Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Karlotta

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Country of Origin: Hungary The pretty Karlotta was found homeless wandering around in a neighboring community of Kecskemét on February 2, 2024, and reported to the animal shelter. Why Karlotta was on the road alone will remain a mystery, as she was not missed. For us, even after all these years, it remains incomprehensible, even though it might be better for Karlotta... Karlotta now waits "behind bars" for the chance to travel to a new, happy life with wonderful people who will never leave her behind. Karlotta was initially quite shy and reserved, but always friendly and loving. We don't know what she experienced, probably not much that was good. Gradually, she is opening up, and it's lovely to see that she is still ready to trust us when given time, step by step toward a new life. She is slowly enjoying the cuddles and the attention and affection, something she didn't know from her past. The first few minutes she is still a bit shy, but she builds trust when she realizes that you mean her well. The leash still frightens her a little, but practice makes perfect, and Karlotta will surely do her best to please her people and do everything right. She also needs to learn a few things from the dog 101 class, together with her two-legged friends. Karlotta gets along well with her fellow animals and is currently being integrated into a pack. For our charming Karlotta, we are looking for enthusiastic dog lovers who will love, value, and respect her. Loving people who will make up for what she missed, showing her what it feels like to have a caring home, a personal food bowl, a soft bed, and people who will spoil her with lots of cuddles, exciting walks, dog-appropriate mental stimulation, and full family integration. Karlotta had a vet appointment on March 21, 2024. She has broken teeth that may need to be removed. Update: The teeth do not need to be removed yet but should be monitored. June 9, 2025: Karlotta has been living at the animal shelter for over a year – she longs more than anything for a loving family. She is a sensitive, friendly female dog who needs time to build trust. Once she has your heart, she is gentle, loyal, and clingy. She gets along well with other dogs, walks nicely on a leash, and loves quiet, respectful people – preferably with dog experience. A confident dog buddy would be ideal for support. She doesn't like chaos, but she craves closeness and security. Karlotta is waiting for people who will give her a new life with patience, love, and understanding. Karlotta was allowed to enter a foster home in Switzerland in early October 2025. Foster home update from December 22, 2025: Karlotta will only be rehomed as a second dog because she needs this security. A garden would be advantageous. She is happy with all the dogs, whether big or small. When she arrives, she will open up and become a confident dog.❤️ Many thanks from Karlotta to Nicola Fassbind for taking on the paternity.

DE·Show original

Ursprungsland: Ungarn Die hübsche Karlotta wurde am 2.2.2024 herrenlos umherirrend in einer Nachbargemeinde von Kecskemét gefunden und dem Tierheim gemeldet. Warum Karlotta alleine unterwegs war, wird ihr Geheimnis bleiben, vermisst wurde sie auf jeden Fall nicht. Für uns auch nach all den Jahren immer noch unverständlich, auch wenn es für Karlotta vermutlich besser so ist. Karlotta wartet nun darauf, bald in ein neues, glückliches Leben reisen zu dürfen, zu tollen Menschen, die sie nie mehr im Stich lassen. Karlotta war anfangs recht schüchtern und zurückhaltend, aber immer freundlich und lieb. Wir wissen nicht, was sie erlebt hat, wohl nicht zu viel Gutes. Mittlerweile taut sie auf, und es ist schön zu sehen, dass sie immer noch bereit ist, uns Menschen zu vertrauen, wenn man ihr Zeit dafür gibt, Schritt für Schritt in Richtung neues Leben. Sie geniesst es, wenn sie Streicheleinheiten bekommt und man ihr Aufmerksamkeit und Zuwendung schenkt, das kannte sie aus ihrer Vergangenheit nicht. Die ersten paar Minuten ist sie noch immer etwas schüchtern, aber sie fasst Vertrauen, sobald sie merkt, dass man es gut mit ihr meint. Auch muss sie noch etwas die Schulbank drücken und diverse Dinge aus dem Hundeeinmaleins lernen, gemeinsam mit ihren Zweibeinern. Mit ihren Artgenossen versteht sich Karlotta gut. Für unsere bezaubernde Karlotta suchen wir begeisterte Hundefreunde, die sie lieben, schätzen und achten. Liebe Menschen, die mit Karlotta all das Verpasste nachholen und ihr zeigen, wie es sich anfühlt, ein eigenes, fürsorgliches Zuhause zu haben, mit einem eigenen Futternapf, einem weichen Bettchen und eigenen Menschen, die sie mit vielen Streicheleinheiten, spannenden Spaziergängen, hundegerechter Beschäftigung und vollem Familienanschluss verwöhnen. Update vom 9.6.2025: Karlotta lebt seit über einem Jahr im Tierheim, dabei hätte sie eine liebevolle Familie so sehr verdient. Sie ist eine sensible, freundliche Hündin, die Zeit braucht, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Hat sie jemanden erst einmal ins Herz geschlossen, ist sie sanft, treu und anhänglich. Sie läuft brav an der Leine und mag ruhige, respektvolle Menschen, gerne mit Hundeerfahrung. Ein souveräner Hundekumpel wäre ideal zur Unterstützung. Trubel mag sie nicht, dafür umso mehr Nähe und Geborgenheit. Beim Termin beim externen Tierarzt zeigte sich zudem, dass Karlotta abgebrochene Zähne hat, diese müssen vorerst nicht gezogen, aber weiter beobachtet werden. Karlotta durfte im Oktober 2025 auf eine Pflegestelle in die Schweiz einreisen. Update der Pflegestelle vom 22.12.2025: Karlotta wird nur zu einem Zweithund vermittelt, da sie diese Sicherheit braucht. Ein Garten wäre von Vorteil. Sie ist glücklich mit allen Hunden, egal ob gross oder klein. Sobald sie angekommen ist, taut sie auf und wird zu einem souveränen Hund. Vielen Dank im Namen von Karlotta an Nicola Fassbind für die Übernahme der Patenschaft.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇨🇭Animal Happyend
Shelter
Animal Happyend
Cared for by Animal Happyend · Animal HappyendLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Karlotta home

What you'll need for Karlotta 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.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Karlotta

What life with Karlotta looks like

Karlotta is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Happyend in Animal Happyend.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Animal Happyend, Switzerland browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Karlotta, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

Julchen, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Tiere in Not Griechenland e.V., Krefeld

Julchen

Mixed Breed

4 monthsFemale
Milo,  puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Tiere in Not Griechenland e.V., Krefeld

Milo

Mixed Breed

PuppyUnknown
Lou, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Tiere in Not Griechenland e.V., Krefeld

Lou

Mixed Breed

PuppyFemale

More from Animal Happyend

Roy-5, male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Animal Happyend, Animal Happyend

Roy-5

Mixed Breed · small

8 monthsMale
Magnus, male young Mixed Breed for adoption at Animal Happyend, Animal Happyend

Magnus

Mixed Breed

1 yearMale
Talizman, weiss male 4yo Dachshund for adoption at Animal Happyend, Animal Happyend

Talizman

Dachshund · large

4 yearsMale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Arno, tricolor male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Hof zum Regaboga /Regenbogen, Neukirch (Egnach)

Arno

Mixed Breed

18 yearsMale
Tom, schwarz male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Hof zum Regaboga /Regenbogen, Neukirch (Egnach)

Tom

Mixed Breed

20 yearsMale
Nanouk, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Hof zum Regaboga /Regenbogen, Neukirch (Egnach)

Nanouk

Mixed Breed

19 yearsMale
Willy, beige male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Hof zum Regaboga /Regenbogen, Neukirch (Egnach)

Willy

Mixed Breed

25 yearsMale
Biscotto,  Mixed Breed for adoption at SOS Strassenhunde, Sos Strassenhunde

Biscotto

Mixed Breed

Unknown

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →