How do I contact the shelter about Arco?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Wetzlar handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Arco on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Arco if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Wetzlar 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 Arco 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 Arco 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 Tierheim Wetzlar early rather than rehoming privately; they know Arco 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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Mixed Breed Cat · Male

Hello, I'm Arco 🥰 I am a mixed breed of Strobel and German Shepherd, but the German Shepherd traits come through much more clearly 🫣 My frustration tolerance isn't the best, and I love to bark 🙈 It's also very clear visually, just that I'm smaller 😊 Generally, despite my age, I am still very, very fit and want to be physically and mentally challenged accordingly 😊 In my new home, I would like to be the only prince. I don't like other male dogs, but with female dogs, it depends on mutual sympathy 😊 Unfortunately, I don't like cats at all 🙈 But I do love water, and I enjoy swimming 🛥️😅 Kids should be teenagers because I can be a bit boisterous sometimes 😏 When I calm down, I am very cuddly 🥰 I can stay alone, travel in the car, and I am house-trained 😇 I really want to leave the animal shelter soon because I suffer here a lot 🥺 Maybe there are some German Shepherd fans out there looking for a German Shepherd in a compact size? 🍀 Then please contact us at the animal shelter as quickly as possible, preferably by email: We can arrange a time for you to meet me 🥰 Hopefully very, very soon, your Arco ❤️ (The description is just a snapshot of my life in the shelter. I could develop differently in my new home.) Animal Type: Dog. Breed: DSH Mix. Born on: 18.11.15. Color: Black, white chest. Gender: Male. In the animal shelter since: 07.05.2026. Reason for surrender: Surrendered animal. Adoption status: Available for adoption. Neutered/Spayed: Spayed. Dog training recommended: No. Needs physical and mental stimulation: Yes. Has prey drive: No. Can be left alone: Yes. Compatible with: Female dogs based on sympathy. Emergency: No. Adopted on:. This animal is not yet neutered/spayed.

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Hallo, ich bin Arco 🥰 Ich bin ein Mischling aus Strobel und Schäferhund, der Schäferhund schlägt jedoch deutlich mehr durch 🫣 Meine Frustrationstoleranz ist nicht die beste und ich belle gerne 🙈 Auch optisch sieht man es deutlich, nur, dass ich kleiner bin 😊 Allgemein bin ich trotz meines Alters noch seeeeeehr fit und möchte dementsprechend körperlich und geistig ausgelastet werden 😊 In meinem neuen Zuhause möchte ich gerne Einzelprinz sein. Andere Rüden mag ich nicht, bei Hündinnen entscheidet die Sympathie 😊 Katzen mag ich auch leider gar nicht 🙈 Wasser mag ich dafür sehr, ich gehe auch gerne baden 🛀🏼😅 Kinder sollten schon im Teeny Alter sein, denn ich bin teilweise etwas ungestüm🙃 Wenn ich zur Ruhe komme, dann bin ich auch sehr verschmust 🥰 Ich kann alleine bleiben, fahre im Auto mit und bin stubenrein 😇 Ich möchte das Tierheim gerne zeitnah wieder verlassen, denn ich leide hier schon sehr 🥺 Vielleicht gibt es ja irgendwo Schäferhund Fans, die einen Schäferhund im Kleinformat suchen? 🍀 Dann meldet Euch gaaaaaanz schnell im Tierheim, gerne per Mail: Und wir machen einen Termin zum Beschuppern aus 🥰 Bis hoffentlich ganz, ganz bald, Eurer Arco ❤️ (Die Beschreibung von mir sind nur Momentaufnahmen aus dem Tierheimalltag. Ich kann mich im neuen Zuhause auch ganz anders entwickeln.) Tierart:Hund. Rasse:DSH Mix. Geboren am:18.11.15. Farbe:Schwarz, weiße Brust. Geschlecht:MännlichIm Tierheim seit:07.05.2026Abgabegrund:AbgabetierVermittlungsstatus:Vermittelbar Kastriert/Unkastriert:KastriertHundeschule empfohlen:NeinBraucht körperliche + geistige Auslastung:JaHat Jagdtrieb:NeinBleibt alleine max.:Ja. Verträglich mit:Hündinnen nach SympathieNotfall:NeinVermittelt am:Noch nicht vermittelt

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Wetzlar

Shelter

Tierheim Wetzlar

Living with Arco

✓House-trained
✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Arco

What life with Arco looks like

Arco is a small adult mixed breed cat dog waiting at Tierheim Wetzlar in Wetzlar.

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 Arco, answered.

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