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Alma

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Alma is looking for special people, because Alma has many "issues," and she needs more attention than other dogs (and also the attention of good veterinarians!). The extremely people-oriented, 7-year-old (as of 04/2022) Schneeflocke came into the care of our friends from La Sonrisa Peluda in Malaga five years ago. When Alma was transferred from another animal shelter to the facility of our partner, she was in a terrible condition. Leishmaniasis had almost blinded her eyes, her ears were hanging in shreds, her paws were severely inflamed and no one could say whether this lively girl would survive despite everything. In the meantime, Alma is doing very well with medication and her fur is soft, her ears have grown back and she walks completely without pain. Unfortunately, her eyesight has only partially returned, but Alma has learned to orient herself very well over time. One must not make the mistake of reducing a fun and lovable female dog like Alma to her illnesses. Our girl is truly an example of enthusiasm for life and playfulness. Because of her vision impairment, Alma likes to play with toys that ring, squeak or make noise in other ways - so there is always acoustic entertainment when this little power pack is around. Because she often notices other dogs too late, Alma is not a big fan of wild playing with friendly four-legged friends. She gets along well with calm fellow animals, but overall she prefers the company of humans.

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Alma sucht besondere Menschen, denn Alma hat viele „Baustellen“, und sie braucht sicher mehr Aufmerksamkeit als andere Hunde (und auch die Aufmerksamkeit guter Tierärzte!). Die äußerst menschenbezogene, 7 Jahre alte (Stand 04/2022) Schneeflocke kam schon vor 5 Jahren in die Obhut unserer Freunde von La Sonrisa Peluda in Malaga. Als Alma von einem anderen Tierheim in die Einrichtung unserer Partner verlegt wurde, war sie in einem ganz schrecklichen Zustand. Leishmaniose hatte ihre Augen fast erblinden lassen, die Ohren hingen in Fetzen, ihre Pfoten waren hochgradig entzündet und niemand konnte sagen, ob das trotz allem so lebensfrohe Mädchen überleben würde. Inzwischen ist Alma medikamentös sehr gut eingestellt und ihr Fell ist weich, die Ohren wieder bewachsen und sie läuft absolut schmerzfrei. Ihr Augenlicht kam leider nur teilweise wieder, aber Alma hat im Lauf der Zeit gelernt, sich hervorragend zu orientieren. Man darf nicht den Fehler machen, eine lustige und liebenswerte Hündin wie Alma auf ihre Krankheiten zu reduzieren. Unser Mädchen ist wirklich ein Beispiel für Lebenslust und Spielfreude. Aufgrund ihrer Sehschwäche spielt Alma gern mit Spielzeugen, die klingeln, quietschen oder anderweitig Krach machen – es ist also immer auch für akustische Unterhaltung gesorgt, wenn das kleine Powerpaket in der Nähe ist. Weil sie andere Hunde oft erst zu spät wahrnimmt, ist Alma kein großer Fan des wilden Tobens mit befreundeten Vierbeinern. Mit ruhigen Artgenossen kommt sie prima aus, aber insgesamt zieht sie die Gesellschaft von Menschen deutlich vor. Dass Alma keiner der Hunde sein wird, die im Pfotenumdrehen die richtigen Menschen finden, ist uns mehr als bewusst, aber wir haben schon so viele Wunder gesehen und durften uns schon so oft mit alten, kranken und pflegebedürftigen Näschen freuen, dass wir sie voller Zuversicht und Hoffnung in die

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Alma home

What you'll need for Alma 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
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    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 Alma

What life with Alma looks like

Alma 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 Alma, answered.

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