How do I contact the shelter about Lucky?

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 Lucky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Lucky 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Lucky 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 Lucky 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 Lucky 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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Lucky

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Lucky is an initially very suspicious and insecure dog. If he knows someone, he is friendly and approachable. With strangers, but especially in his territory, he constantly advances. He does this even with familiar people in his territory. Lucky is over-territorial and shows this by constantly going after the people he is supposed to live with and trying to bite them. With other dogs, he is generally friendly and compatible. He might be suitable as a second dog. For Lucky, we are looking for dog-experienced people without children. He needs consistent people who are willing to work on his problems. It would probably be most sensible if he has a room or area to himself in his new home. Lucky is house-trained and can also stay alone without problems and travels well by car. We are happy that you are interested in Lucky. Send us a direct application for Lucky and you will become his godparent. Of course, Lucky is also happy to receive individual financial and material donations.

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Lucky ist ein anfangs sehr misstrauischer und unsicherer Hund. Wenn er jemanden kennt, dann ist er freundlich und umgänglich. Bei Fremden, aber auch vor allem in seinem Revier geht er immer wieder nach vorne. In seinem Revier macht er das auch bei vertrauten Personen. Lucky ist übertrieben territorial und zeigt dies, in dem er immer wieder auf die Menschen, mit denen er zusammen wohnen soll, losgeht und versucht sie zu beißen. Mit anderen Hunden ist er nach Sympathie verträglich. Er wäre eventuell als Zweithund geeignet. Für Lucky suchen wir hundeerfahrene Menschen ohne Kinder. Er benötigt konsequente Personen, die mit ihm an seinen Problemen arbeiten wollen. Wahrscheinlich wäre es am sinnvollsten, wenn er in seinem neuen Zuhause ein Zimmer/einen Bereich für sich hat. Lucky ist stubenrein und kann auch mal ohne Probleme alleine bleiben und fährt gut mit dem Auto mit. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie sich für Lucky interessieren. Senden Sie uns am besten direkt eine Interessentenanfrage. Dann werden Sie Pate für Lucky. Natürlich freut sich Lucky auch über einzelne Geld- und Sachspenden.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Karlsruhe

Shelter

Tierheim Karlsruhe

Living with Lucky

✓House-trained
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Tierheim Karlsruhe · Karlsruhe Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Lucky home

What you'll need for Lucky in week one.

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About Lucky

What life with Lucky looks like

Lucky 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: Extremely territorial behavior, attempts to bite household members, needs own space/room

🇩🇪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.

Karlsruhe, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lucky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lucky?: 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 Lucky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lucky 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Lucky 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 Lucky 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 Lucky 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.