How do I contact the shelter about Noel?

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

Can I adopt Noel 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 Noel 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 Noel 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 Noel 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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Noel

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

A male, approximately 8/2024, shy, affectionate, in Spain Noel is a approximately 2 year old Labrador mix male with a shoulder height of approximately 58cm. Noel was probably mistreated and then abandoned, as after being rescued from the street he took some time to understand that not all people are bad. He has worked hard and successfully to overcome his fear. He is still a cautious dog who watches his human carefully outside to do everything right. He does not make independent decisions yet but waits for the human to signal him. This is a very positive development for the animal welfare workers given his past. So it is now time for Noel to finally find his way to a new loving family. For Noel we wish empathetic people who want to show him that there are also loving people outside the animal shelter, where he is now moving around quite carefree, who mean well and whom he can trust. A house with a garden would be nice for him, where he can feel safe initially after arrival in Germany, so he can explore his new surroundings with his humans at his own pace. Noel will not be placed in the city center. Noel comes vaccinated, chipped, neutered and tested negative for Mediterranean diseases to Germany. If you would like to give Noel a nice home, please contact us via our contact form. The adoption fee for Noel is 580 euros. ©2022 by Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. Created with Wix.com

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♂, geb. ca. 8/2024schüchtern, liebevollin Spanien Noel ist ein ca. 2 Jahre alter Labrador-Mix-Rüde mit einer Schulterhöhe von ca. 58cm. Wahrscheinlich ist Noel misshandelt und dann ausgesetzt worden, denn er brauchte nach seiner Sicherung von der Straße einige Zeit, um zu verstehen, dass nicht alle Menschen böse sind. Es wurde viel und erfolgreich mit ihm gearbeitet, um ihm seine Angst zu nehmen. Er ist noch immer ein eher vorsichtiger Hund, der draußen seinen Menschen aufmerksam beobachtet, um Alles richtig zu machen. Er trifft derzeit noch keine eigenständigen Entscheidungen sondern wartet erst einmal, was der Mensch ihm signalisiert. Dies ist für die Tierschützer angesichts seiner Vergangenheit eine sehr positive Entwicklung. So ist es nun an der Zeit, dass Noel endlich seinen Weg in eine neue liebevolle Familie finden kann. Für Noel wünschen wir uns einfühlsame Menschen, die ihm zeigen möchten, dass es auch außerhalb des Tierheims, in dem er sich inzwischen recht unbeschwert bewegt, liebe Menschen gibt, die es gut mit ihm meinen und denen er vertrauen kann. Schön wäre für ihn ein Haus mit Garten, in dem er sich zunächst nach Ankunft in Deutschland sicher fühlen kann, damit er in seinem Tempo seine neue Umgebung mit seinen Menschen erkunden kann. In die Innenstadt wird Noel nicht vermittelt. Noel kommt geimpft, gechipt, kastriert und negativ auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet nach Deutschland. Wenn Sie Noel ein schönes Zuhause geben möchte, melden Sie sich bitte über unser Kontaktformular. Die Schutzgebühr für Noel beträgt 580 Euro. ©2022 von Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.. Erstellt mit Wix.com

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Berlin

Shelter

Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.

Living with Noel

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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

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About Noel

What life with Noel looks like

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

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Noel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Noel?: 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 Noel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Noel 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 Noel 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 Noel 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 Noel 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.