How do I contact the shelter about Matteo?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Matteo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Matteo if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Ein Freund fürs Leben 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Matteo 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 Matteo 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 Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Matteo 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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Matteo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

♂, born ca. 10/2021 - loving - gentle - calm in Spain Matteo is a ca. 4.5-year-old mixed breed with a shoulder height of 63cm. Matteo wandered around the streets of Seville. He was thin and unkempt, which suggested he had been on the streets for a while. It was suspected that he had been abandoned. Neighbors then contacted an animal rescuer who runs a small private animal shelter. She was immediately ready to come and catch Matteo. Capturing him wasn't too difficult. Matteo was lured with food and easily fitted with a collar. At the animal shelter, Matteo shows himself to be a very loving and friendly, people-oriented dog. For now, he lives in a Spanish foster family with children. Matteo therefore fits well into a family with children, is friendly to dogs, but does not tolerate cats. He walks calmly on a leash and shows little prey drive. Matteo is vaccinated, neutered, and tested negative for Mediterranean diseases and is ready to travel to Germany. Matteo is currently in a foster family in Sevilla, Spain. The adoption fee for Matteo is 460 Euro. ©2022 by Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. Created with Wix.

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♂ , geb. ca. 10/2021lieb - gutmütig - ruhigin Deutschland Matteo ist ein ca. 4,5 Jahre alter Mischling mit einer Schulterhöhe von 63cm. Matteo irrte auf den Straßen Sevillas herum. Er war dünn und ungepflegt, woraus man schloss, dass er wohl schon länger unterwegs war. Der Verdacht liegt nahe, dass er ausgesetzt wurde. Anwohner kontaktierten dann eine Tierschützerin, die ein kleines privates Tierheim betreibt. Sie war sofort bereit, zu kommen, um Matteo einzufangen. Das Sichern war dann gar nicht so schwierig. Matteo ließ sich mit Futter anlocken und problemlos ein Halsband anlegen. Er zeigte sich im Tierheim als ein sehr lieber und freundlicher, den Menschen zugewandter Hund. Zwischenzeitlich lebt er in einer spanischen Pflegefamilie mit Kindern. Matteo passt also gut in eine Familie mit Kindern, ist freundlich zu Hunden, Katzen toleriert er jedoch nicht. Auf seiner Pflegestelle in Deutschland hat er sich schnell eingewöhnt. Er versteht sich gut mit der vorhandenen Hündin und liebt es, im Garten zu spielen. Draußen geht er ruhig an der Leine und zeigt kaum Jagdtrieb. Matteo ist geimpft, kastriert und wurde negativ auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Matteo befindet sich derzeit in einer Pflegefamilie in 31855 Aerzen und kann dort kennengelernt werden. Wenn Sie Matteo ein Zuhause geben möchten, füllen Sie bitte das Kontaktformular aus. Die Schutzgebühr für Matteo beträgt 580 Euro. ©2022 von Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.. Erstellt mit Wix.com

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Berlin

Shelter

Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.

Living with Matteo

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. · Berlin Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Matteo home

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About Matteo

What life with Matteo looks like

Matteo is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. in Berlin.

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.

🇩🇪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.

Berlin, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Matteo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Matteo?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Matteo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Matteo if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Ein Freund fürs Leben 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Matteo 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 Matteo 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 Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Matteo 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.