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Arlina &#8211

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Arlina now lives in 50997 Köln. All the best, Arlina. Heartfelt thanks, Frau K. Even in Spain, the nights grew cold in November, but Arlina must have endured one of the coldest and most sorrowful nights. The 10-year-old, very affectionate and people-oriented Collie-Mix lady was abandoned in a residential area in Linares. An eyewitness saw a car pull over to the side of the road, and Arlina was pushed out of the car door while the driver accelerated … Arlina followed her owner to the next intersection, then stood despondently in the middle of the road. The kind woman who had witnessed everything tried to find help for Arlina, but after 22:00, it was not so easy. Fortunately, she reached an animal rescuer from ArcoNatura, who was still on the way to take Arlina in. The sad female dog was presented at the animal clinic the next day, and it was discovered that she had a palate cleft. Probably, she had stopped eating at home, and her owner was afraid of the vet costs, and so the solution was likely "out of sight, out of mind." Arlina is in the best and most loving hands and has already been surgically treated. After a short, very successful wound healing, the beautiful Collie lady now eats very well and without problems. However, despite our friends' best efforts, the overcrowded animal shelter in Linares is not an appropriate place for an older female dog. The noise of other dogs, the lonely, cold nights, the little time left for cuddling and playing, all of this burdens our princess, who probably spent her previous life in a home with her own people, who loved her — even if that was clearly one-sided. Arlina has come to terms with her fate, she gets along well with her four-legged roommates, and she is grateful for every affection from the animal welfare workers, but she desperately needs a real home again. Arlina longs for cuddles, long, cozy walks through the neighborhood, and playful games that challenge and foster her clever mind. Arlina is 10 years old, but she does not belong to the old iron. She would like to be an active and happy family member again, cherished and loved until the end — and not until it becomes too expensive.

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Arlina lebt jetzt in 50997 Köln. Alles Gute, Arlina. Herzlichen Dank, Frau K. Auch in Spanien wurden im November die Nächte kalt, aber Arlina musste wohl eine der kältesten und traurigsten Nächte überstehen. Die 10 Jahre alte, sehr zärtliche und menschenbezogene Collie-Mixdame wurde in einem Wohngebiet in Linares ausgesetzt. Eine Anwohnerin sah, wie ein Auto an den Straßenrand fuhr, Arlina wurde aus der Tür gestoßen und der Fahrer gab Gas … Arlina folgte ihrem Besitzer noch bis zur nächsten Kreuzung, dann blieb sie verzweifelt mitten auf der Straße stehen. Die tierliebe Frau, die alles beobachtet hatte, versuchte für Arlina Hilfe zu finden, aber nach 22 Uhr ist das nicht so einfach. Zum Glück erreichte sie eine Tierschützerin der ArcoNatura, die sich noch auf den Weg machte und Arlina in Obhut nahm. Die traurige Hündin wurde am nächsten Tag in der Tierklinik vorgestellt, und dort stellte man fest, dass sie eine Gaumenspalte hatte. Vermutlich hat sie in ihrem Zuhause das Fressen eingestellt und ihr Besitzer fürchtete die Tierarztkosten, und so war die Lösung wohl „aus den Augen, aus dem Sinn“. Arlina ist in den besten und liebevollsten Händen und wurde bereits chirurgisch versorgt. Nach kurzer, sehr erfolgreicher Wundheilung frisst die schöne Collie-Dame mittlerweile auch sehr gut und problemlos. So sehr sich unsere Freunde aber auch um Arlina bemühen, für eine ältere Hündin ist das übervolle Tierheim in Linares ein ungeeigneter Ort. Der Lärm der anderen Hunde, die einsamen, kalten Nächte, die wenige Zeit, die zum Kuscheln und Spielen bleibt, all das belastet unsere Prinzessin, die ihr bisheriges Leben wahrscheinlich in einer Wohnung verbracht hat, mit ihren eigenen Menschen, die sie liebte — auch wenn das offensichtlich eher einseitig war. Arlina hat sich mit ihrem Schicksal abgefunden, sie kommt gut mit ihren vierbeinigen Mitbewohnern aus und ist für jede Zuneigung der Tierschützer dankbar, aber sie braucht dringend wieder ein richtiges Zuhause. Arlina sehnt sich nach Streicheleinheiten, langen, gemütlichen Spaziergängen durch die Nachbarschaft und lustigen Spielen, die ihr schlaues Köpfchen fordern und fördern. Arlina ist 10 Jahre alt, aber sie gehört noch nicht zum alten Eisen. Sie möchte gern wieder ein aktives und fröhliches Familienmitglied sein, geschätzt und geliebt, bis zum Ende – und nicht, bis es zu teuer wird …

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Arlina &#8211 home

What you'll need for Arlina &#8211 in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    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
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    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 Arlina &#8211

What life with Arlina &#8211 looks like

Arlina &#8211 is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Arlina &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Arlina &#8211?
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 Arlina &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Arlina &#8211 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 Arlina &#8211 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 Arlina &#8211 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 Arlina &#8211 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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