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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

Early 2020, a family in Seville had the glorious idea of adopting two cute Brittany puppies. Sweet little fur balls with funny floppy ears enriched their daily lives and brought a lot of fun into the house. But dogs don't educate themselves; they aren't babies who sleep a lot. There were traces of milk teeth on furniture and clothes - and all this was completely overlooked by the people who had grown so attached to the puppy dogs. But when Bimba and her sister finally turned one year old and could manage quite well on their own, the people who still hadn't understood how much responsibility a dog brings, had the idea of sending the two sisters to the countryside. There they had a plot of land with a hut, where the four-legged animals could live without disturbing anyone, they just needed to check in now and then and feed them ... And so misfortune continued its course. Soon after, Bimba's sister disappeared without a trace, and since Bimba was severely injured by other dogs that no one took care of, it is likely that her little sister didn't survive a similar attack either. Only at this, far too late point, the owners finally drew the right conclusions, namely that they should never have adopted a dog - and at least Bimba came into the care of Arca Sevilla. This was two weeks ago (May 2021) and we are once again surprised how quickly some dogs are ready to leave their past behind and start anew with great energy. Bimba's wounds are treated and healed, she has found new friends in the paw rotation and shows no fear towards her four-legged companions, but instead loves to run through the yard with her ears flying and playfully test her strength. Our one and a half year old princess Bimba (as of May 2021) has a typical Brittany character, sensitive and gentle, but she is by no means a timid girl. Eager to learn and with the classic curious and friendly nature of the smallest representatives of the flushing dogs, she is now taking over a world that the lovely nature probably never experienced before. Now only a patient, cuddly and also somewhat athletic family is missing to complete her happiness, which would show her how beautiful life as a beloved pet can be.

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Anfang 2020 kam eine Familie in Sevilla auf die glorreiche Idee, sich zwei niedliche Bretonenwelpen anzuschaffen. Süße Fellknäuel mit lustigen Hängeohren bereicherten den Alltag und brachten viel Spaß ins Haus. Doch Hunde erziehen sich nicht von allein, sie bleiben keine Babys, die viel schlafen, es gibt Spuren von Milchzähnchen an Möbeln und Kleidern – und all das hatten die den Hundekindern so zugetanen Menschen nicht im Geringsten bedacht. Aber als Bimba und ihre Schwester dann endlich ein Jahr alt waren und ganz gut allein zurechtkamen, dachten die Leute, die immer noch nicht begriffen hatten, wie viel Verantwortung ein Hund mit sich bringt, auf die Idee, die zwei Schwestern aufs Land zu bringen. Dort hatte man ein Grundstück mit einer Hütte, da könnten die Vierbeiner doch wohnen, ohne zu stören, man müsse dann ja nur ab und an mal vorbeischauen und füttern … Und so nahm das Unglück immer weiter seinen Lauf. Schon nach kurzer Zeit war Bimbas Schwester spurlos verschwunden, und da Bimba von anderen Hunden, um die sich niemand kümmert, schwer verletzt wurde, liegt der Verdacht nahe, dass ihr Schwesterchen einen ähnlichen Angriff nicht überlebte. Erst zu diesem, viel zu späten Zeitpunkt zogen die Halter endlich die richtigen Schlüsse, nämlich, dass sie niemals einen Hund hätten anschaffen dürfen – und zumindest Bimba kam in die Obhut der Arca Sevilla. Das ist jetzt zwei Wochen her (Mai 2021) und wir sind ein weiteres Mal überrascht, wie schnell manche Hunde bereit sind, ihre Vergangenheit einfach hinter sich zu lassen und mit viel Schwung ganz neu durchzustarten. Bimbas Wunden sind versorgt und verheilt, sie hat im Pfotenumdrehen neue Freunde gefunden und zeigt gegenüber ihren vierbeinigen Mitbewohnern keine Angst, sondern liebt es, mit wehenden Ohren durch den Auslauf zu toben und spielerisch ihre Kräfte zu messen. Unsere erst eineinhalb Jahre alte (Stand Mai 2021) Prinzessin Bimba hat einen typischen Bretonen-Charakter, sensibel und weich, ist sie aber keineswegs eine Mimose. Lernfreudig und mit der klassisch neugierigen und menschenfreundlichen Haltung der kleinsten Vertreter der Vorstehhunde, nimmt sie inzwischen eine Welt in Beschlag, die das liebenswerte Wesen wohl so vorher nie kennenlernen durfte. Zum perfekten Glück fehlt ihr nun nur noch eine geduldige, verschmuste und durchaus auch etwas sportliche Familie, die ihr zeigen möchte, wie schön das Dasein als geliebtes Haustier doch sein kann.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Bimba
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Bringing Bimba home

What you'll need for Bimba 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 Bimba

What life with Bimba looks like

Bimba 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 Bimba, answered.

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