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Pinto

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Pinto is a handsome Pointer who was found on the streets of La Gomera with multiple injuries to his paws. When volunteers from Pro Animal brought him to the shelter, they discovered he had been microchipped - it turned out: his owner wanted him back. However, the very next day Pinto was found again at the same spot. After some persuasion, the owner fortunately agreed to give Pinto up. Thanks to this, the dear fellow is now free from a life as a hunting dog that was led under poor conditions, which unfortunately still frequently occurs in Spain and on the Canary Islands. Now he has the chance for his own peaceful and loving home.

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Vorgeschichte Pinto ist ein hübscher Pointer, der auf einer Straße La Gomeras mit mehreren Verletzungen an den Pfoten gefunden wurde. Als die Volontäre von Pro Animal ihn ins Tierheim brachten, stellten sie fest, dass er gechipt war - es zeigte sich dann: sein Besitzer wollte ihn zurückhaben. Am nächsten Tag wurde Pinto jedoch schon wieder am selben Ort gefunden. Nach einige Überzeugungsarbeit stimmte der Besitzer zum Glück zu, Pinto abzugeben. Dank dessen ist der liebe Kerl nun von einem Leben als Jagdhund befreit, das unter schlechten Bedingungen geführt wurde, wie es in Spanien und auf den Kanarischen Inseln leider noch häufig der Fall ist. Jetzt hat er die Chance auf ein eigenes, fried- und liebevolles Zuhause.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Garafia e.V.
Living with Pinto
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Garafia e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Pinto home

What you'll need for Pinto in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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

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    €20–35

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About Pinto

What life with Pinto looks like

Pinto is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Garafia e.V. in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pinto, answered.

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