Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 7 years
Malena is an active, cheerful, and people-oriented companion. At the animal shelter since: 05/2020 Status:
Malena ist eine aktive, fröhliche und menschenbezogene Begleiterin. Im Tierheim seit: 05/2020 Status: 07/2026
Listed 2 months ago
Hand-picked · prices indicative
Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.
First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.
Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.
Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.
Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.
Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.
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Malena is a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Hands4Animals e.V. in Töging.
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.
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.
Töging, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.
