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Zack

Female · Adult · 5 years

Zack is a lovely Labrador mix with a lot of personality and a big love for his toys. He is a guy who may need some time to feel safe in new situations, as well as with new people. When he meets someone he doesn't know, he can initially be hesitant and bark, but behind the initial uncertainty is a playful dog who is happy to be charmed by someone who meets him in the right way. The ball is actually the best way to his heart, rather than treats. With a little patience, calmness, and a dose of playfulness, you have a good chance of building a great relationship with him. He has a lot to offer for those who want to get to know him for real. There are a few things that are important to know so that Zack gets the right conditions. He has not socialized much with other dogs before, and can therefore react with barking when he meets them on walks. He needs a confident person who can guide him and help him handle the meetings at his own pace. He can also pull hard on the leash and become strong, so it's important that you have both the physical ability and the habit of handling a dog that likes to put a lot of effort behind his steps. He also needs to continue training to become more comfortable with being examined and handled. He also carries a few extra pounds that need to come off, but the weight loss should happen slowly and in a sustainable way. Zack has also shown signs of allergies and therefore eats a special allergy food. Previous experience with allergies and food adaptations is a big plus. We are looking for a home that sees him for who he is and that is not in a hurry to make demands or expect everything to work from the first day. Zack needs a secure, stable, and responsive person who can read his signals, respect when he needs some space, and at the same time help him to dare more. It is important that you have an understanding that trust is built over time and that the way forward is not always straight. His new owner also needs to have enough strength and experience to handle him on a leash and an interest in continuing to work with dog meetings and handling. We think he would appreciate a home where you like to be active together, play and have fun things to do. Above all, we want someone who can offer him clarity, patience, and a daily life where he can feel safe and understood. Answer the questions below to get an indication of how your daily life and plans match a dog's needs. This will help both you and us to find the right match and give the dog a safe home. You need to do the test before you can submit your interest form.

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Din gåva hjälper fler hundar till trygghet och ett nytt hem. Zack är en härlig Labradorblandning med mycket personlighet och en stor kärlek till sina leksaker. Han är en kille som kan behöva lite tid på sig för att känna sig trygg i nya sammanhang, samt med nya människor. När han möter någon han inte känner kan han till en början vara avvaktande och skälla, men bakom den första osäkerheten finns en lekfull hund som gärna låter sig charmas av någon som möter honom på rätt sätt. Här är det faktiskt bollen som är den stora vägen till hans hjärta, snarare än godis. Med lite tålamod, lugn och en dos lekfullhet har man goda möjligheter att bygga en fin relation med honom. Han har mycket att bjuda på för den som vill lära känna honom på riktigt. Det finns några saker som är viktiga att känna till för att Zack ska få rätt förutsättningar. Han har inte umgåtts så mycket med andra hundar tidigare, och kan därför reagera med skall när han möter dem på promenader. Här behöver han en trygg person som kan vägleda honom och hjälpa honom att hantera mötena i sin egen takt. I kopplet kan han också ta i ordentligt och bli stark, så det är viktigt att man har både fysiken och vanan att hantera en hund som gärna lägger lite kraft bakom sina steg. Han behöver även fortsätta träna på hantering för att bli mer bekväm med att bli undersökt och hanterad. Han bär dessutom på några extra kilon som behöver komma bort, men viktnedgången ska ske långsamt och på ett hållbart sätt. Zack har även visat tecken på allergi och äter därför ett särskilt allergifoder. Tidigare erfarenhet av allergier och foderanpassningar är ett stort plus. Vi söker ett hem som ser honom för den han är och som inte har för bråttom med att ställa krav eller förvänta sig att allt ska fungera från första dagen. Zack behöver en trygg, stabil och lyhörd person som kan läsa av hans signaler, respektera när han behöver lite utrymme och samtidigt hjälpa honom att våga mer. Det är viktigt att man har förståelse för att förtroende byggs över tid och att vägen framåt inte alltid är spikrak. Hans nya ägare behöver också ha tillräckligt med kraft och vana för att kunna hantera honom i koppel samt ett intresse för att fortsätta arbeta med hundmöten och hantering. Vi tror att han skulle uppskatta ett hem där man tycker om att vara aktiv tillsammans, leka och hitta på roliga saker. Framför allt önskar vi oss någon som kan erbjuda honom tydlighet, tålamod och en vardag där han får känna sig trygg och förstådd. Svara på frågorna nedan för att få en indikation på hur din vardag och dina planer stämmer med en hunds behov. Det hjälper både dig och oss att hitta rätt matchning och ge hunden ett tryggt hem. Du behöver göra testet innan du kan skicka in din intresseanmälan.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇸🇪Stockholm
Shelter
Hundstallet
Living with Zack
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Hundstallet · Stockholm

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Bringing Zack home

What you'll need for Zack 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 Zack

What life with Zack looks like

Zack is a large adult dog waiting at Hundstallet in Stockholm.

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.

🇸🇪Adopting from Sweden

Swedish shelters require an adoption application and home visit. Animals are chipped, vaccinated, and sterilized. Cross-border placements within the EU use the standard pet passport.

Stockholm, Sweden — browse more dogs in Sweden.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zack, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zack?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hundstallet handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zack on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zack if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hundstallet 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Zack 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 Zack 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 Hundstallet early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zack 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 (SV). 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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