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Our funny new arrival Angel recently celebrated his first birthday - and his only wish is a real family, where his own soft cushion stands. Angel is a Podenco Maneto, so he's a running dog, but comes with large paws and extremely short legs. We like to say "the dachshund among the Podencos," and often that fits perfectly, because the highly intelligent, funny Manetos have a dachshund head and are usually talented neighborhood watchmen. Angel however had no time to see what the neighbors were doing, he had to focus on finding food every day, escaping the dog catchers, avoiding aggressive packs, and not getting run over in traffic. Angel walked daily through the streets of Linares and was already noticed by some residents. The animal welfare workers from ArcoNatura had some problems convincing the very agile young dog, despite his short legs, that his future in the animal shelter offers more chances than staying between trash containers and stone-throwing from the less friendly neighbors. In the end, the little world traveler could be secured and moved into the facility of our friends - and there he quickly understood that no one wants to do him any harm. Our short-legged gentleman loves the attention from the staff, he likes to be stroked and massaged and with his cheerful round eyes also has good chances of getting an additional cookie. He also gets along very well with his four-legged companions; his amiable and rather affectionate nature makes even the hearts of the older dogs, who are usually not so playful, beat faster. Angel is simply a really nice guy, whom you would certainly like to have at your side, a "Rising Star" and naturally a real eye-catcher. Podencos are becoming increasingly popular in Germany (finally and completely rightfully), but the Manetos are still quite unknown and will certainly lead to some interested looks and funny questions about the gene pool of the cheerful bat-eared ones. If you are looking for a witty, loving, but definitely strong-willed dog, who brings a huge heart in a compact package, then you are exactly at the right address with Angel - and he probably also with you. And if you tell us yours, Angel can soon rush into your house and heart on his short legs.

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Unser lustiger Neuzugang Angel hat vor kurzem seinen ersten Geburtstag gefeiert – und sein einziger Wunsch ist eine richtige Familie, bei der sein eigenes Kuschelkörbchen steht. Angel ist ein Podenco Maneto, er ist also ein Laufhund, der aber auf großen Pfoten und extrem kurzen Beinen daherkommt. Wir sagen gern „der Dackel unter den Podencos“, und oft passt das perfekt, denn die hochintelligenten, witzigen Manetos haben einen Dackelkopf und sind meist begabte Ortssheriffs. Angel hatte aber bislang keine Zeit zu schauen, was die Nachbarn tun, er musste sich darauf konzentrieren, jeden Tag sein Futter zu suchen, den Hundefängern zu entkommen, aggressiven Rudeln aus dem Weg zu gehen und im Verkehr nicht überfahren zu werden. Angel wanderte täglich durch die Straßen von Linares und war dort schon einigen Anwohnern aufgefallen. Die Tierschützer der ArcoNatura hatten einige Probleme, den trotz seiner kurzen Beinchen sehr flinken Junghund zu überzeugen, dass seine Zukunft im Tierheim mehr Chancen bietet als ein Verbleiben zwischen Müllcontainern und Steinwürfen seitens der weniger netten Zeitgenossen. Am Ende konnte der kleine Weltenbummler aber gesichert werden und siedelte in die Einrichtung unserer Freunde um – und dort hat er enorm schnell begriffen, dass ihm niemand Böses will. Unser kurzbeiniger Gentleman liebt die Aufmerksamkeit seitens der Mitarbeiter, er lässt sich gern streicheln und massieren und hat mit seinen fröhlichen Kulleraugen auch beste Chancen sich so manchen Keks zusätzlich zu erbetteln. Auch mit seinen vierbeinigen Mitbewohnern kommt Angel sehr gut aus, seine umgängliche und eher zärtliche Art lässt auch die Herzen der etwas älteren und sonst nicht so spielfreudigen Hunde höherschlagen. Angel ist einfach ein richtig lieber Kerl, den man sicherlich gern an seiner Seite hat, ein „Rising Star“ und natürlich ein echter Hingucker. Die Podencos werden zwar (endlich und vollkommen zu Recht) immer beliebter in Deutschland, aber die Manetos sind noch ziemlich unbekannt und führen sicher zu einigen interessierten Blicken und lustigen Fragen über den Genpool der fröhlichen Fledermausohren. Wenn Sie also einen witzigen, lieben, aber durchaus charakterstarken Hund suchen, der ein Riesenherz in einer handlichen Verpackung mitbringt, dann sind Sie bei Angel genau an der richtigen Adresse – und er wohl auch bei Ihnen. Und wenn Sie uns die Ihre mitteilen, kann Angel schon in kurzer Zeit auf kurzen Beinchen in Ihr Haus und Herz stürmen.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Angel
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Bringing Angel home

What you'll need for Angel 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 Angel

What life with Angel looks like

Angel 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 Angel, answered.

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