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Alba

Mixed Breed · Female

A charming young lady in black and white has found her way to our partners - almost escorted by the local police. Naturally, Alba is certainly not a runaway. No, our new arrival was discovered by attentive neighbors on a field, all alone and in a rather poor condition. They reported their find to the police, but never thought to help the obviously injured female dog. By the time our Spanish friends arrived at the location, Alba had unfortunately already disappeared again... Two days later she turned up again and could finally be caught - with a broken hind leg she probably wouldn't have survived much longer outside... Of course, the first stop was the veterinary clinic, where she was operated on and her leg set. Now a really pretty lady is emerging, although Alba's haircut is currently more "interesting" than beautiful. But fur does grow back, and a lion's mane style also has its own charm. We naturally don't know where the approximately two- to three-year-old dog came from or what story she might tell us about her past, nor do we know if she was abandoned because of her injury. However, it is certain that Alba is developing wonderfully in her foster home. That she is already putting weight on her operated leg is one of the positive aspects, but much more important is that she is a real cuddle monster. Alba enjoys every kind of affection to the fullest, follows her foster mother everywhere, but is never pushy, she just wants to be near people. Calm and balanced, she takes part in everyday life and can hardly wait until she can finally snuggle up close to her human on the couch again. Now all that is missing for our little vagabond's great happiness is a proper, permanent family. Probably Alba won't be the right choice for people who especially value jogging or cycling with their four-legged friend, but she definitely wants long walks and experience some adventures in nature by the side of her humans. Who could resist our beautifully cute little sugar face?

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Eine entzückende junge Dame in schwarz- weiß hat den Weg zu unseren Partnern gefunden- quasi eskortiert von der örtlichen Polizei. Natürlich handelt es sich bei Alba keineswegs um eine Verbecherin. Nein, unser Neuzugang wurde von aufmerksamen Anwohnern auf einem Feld entdeckt, mutterseelenalleine und in einem eher schlechten Zustand. Diese meldeten ihren Fund der Polizei, kamen jedoch nicht auf die Idee, der offensichtlich verletzten Hündin zu helfen. Bis unsere spanischen Freunde an der Fundstelle eintrafen, war Alba leider bereits wieder verschwunden… Erst zwei Tage später tauchte sie wieder sort auf und konnte endlich eingefangen werden- mit einem gebrochenen Hinterbein hätte sie wohl nicht sehr viel länger draußen überlebt… Natürlich führte der erste Weg in die Tierklinik, wo sie operiert und das Bein gerichtet wurde. Inzwischen kommt eine richtig hübsche Lady zum Vorschein, auch wenn Albas Frisur derzeit noch eher als “interessant” denn als schön zu beschreiben ist. Doch Fell wächst bekanntlich nach und so ein Haarschnitt á la Löwenmännchen hat ja auch etwas für sich. Woher die ca. zwei bis drei Jahre alte Hundedame kam und welche Geschichte sie uns über ihre Vergangenheit erzählen könnte, wissen wir natürlich nicht, ebensowenig, ob sie wegen ihrer Verletzung ausgesetzt wurde. Sicher ist jedoch, dass sich Alba in ihrer Pflegestelle ganz wunderbar entwickelt. Dass sie ihr operiertes Bein bereits belastet, ist eines der positiven Dinge, doch wesentlichen wichtiger ist, dass sie ein echtes Schmusemonster ist. Alba genießt jegliche Art von Zuwendung in vollen Zügen, sie folgt ihrem Pflegefrauchen auf Schritt und Tritt, ist dabei jedoch niemals aufdringlich, sondern möchte einfach nur in der Nähe von Menschen sein. Ruhig und ausgeglichen nimmt sie am Alltag teil und kann es kaum erwarten, bis sie sich endlich wieder auf der Couch ganz dicht an ihren Zweibeiner kuscheln kann. Nun fehlt zum ganz großen Glück unserer kleinen Vagabundin noch eine richtige, endgültige Familie. Vermutlich wird Alba nicht die richtige Wahl für Menschen sein, die besonderen Wert darauf legen, mit ihrem Vierbeiner joggen oder radfahren zu gehen, doch sie möchte ganz sicher ausgedehnte Spaziergänge unternehmen und an der Seite ihrer Menschen das eine oder andere Abenteuer in der Natur erleben. Wer könnte denn unserer bildhübschen Zuckerschnute widerstehen?

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Alba home

What you'll need for Alba 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 Alba

What life with Alba looks like

Alba is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

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 Alba, answered.

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