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Cassandra &#8211

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Cassandra's calm is contagious; anyone who interacts with the gentle female dog notices it. In August 2024, two animal welfare workers found the pretty Mastin-Mix-lady with her six puppies on an abandoned piece of land in La Mojonera. Cassandra's rescuers took the seven four-legged friends home and tried to find them a suitable living arrangement because they already shelter a whole pack of emergency dogs at their home. For the babies, when they were old enough to leave their mother, there was the possibility to move into a small private animal welfare project, from where they could start their future. But unfortunately, there was no room for a large dog like our Cassandra. So Cassandra stayed with the engaged couple and all their four-legged friends. Our cream-colored powerhouse feels very comfortable in the large group of other dogs; she has friends in all sizes, colors, ages, and genders, and she most impresses with her deeply relaxed, friendly nature. This also transfers to the people who spend time with Cassandra. Even though Cassandra's 70cm shoulder height is certainly impressive, even skeptical bipeds understand after a short time that the sympathetic doggy only wants to cuddle and is infinitely grateful to live in safety and security. Even towards the cats living in the household, our Zen master is only calm and loving, and children do not faze Cassandra in the slightest. On the contrary, Cassandra has the gift to transform the loudest, frolicking pack of little humans into a quiet, stroking, and cookie-seeking, orderly group, making her the perfect homework companion… Cassandra is a true dream dog for people who love large dogs and know that a home guard dog—no matter how loving and friendly—always comes with great responsibility. Cassandra is looking for a loving and humorous family with a rural home and garden where she can reliably protect the home (one shouldn't tell anyone how lovingly the impressive girl is in general!). Children, cats, other dogs—none of this is a problem for our princess, and Cassandra already behaves very well on the leash (a bit of steadiness is still always welcome with a dog of her size, though!). If you've fallen in love with the 5-year-old (as of September 2024) athlete, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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Cassandras Ruhe ist ansteckend, das merkt jeder, der mit der sanften Hündin zu tun hat. Im August 2024 fanden zwei Tierschützer die hübsche Mastin-Mix-Dame mit ihren sechs Welpen auf einem verlassenen Gelände in La Mojonera. Cassandras Retter nahmen die sieben Vierbeiner mit nach Hause und versuchten für die Rasselbande eine geeignete Unterkunft zu finden, weil sie selbst schon einem ganzen Rudel an Tierschutzhunden in Not in ihrem Heim Zuflucht gewähren. Für die Babys fand sich, als diese alt genug waren, um ihre Mama zu verlassen, die Möglichkeit in ein kleines privates Tierschutzprojekt umzusiedeln, von wo aus die Kleinen in ihre Zukunft starten können, aber für einen großen Hund wie unsere Cassandra war dort leider kein Platz. Also blieb Cassandra eben bei dem engagierten Paar und all ihren vierbeinigen Freunden. Unsere cremefarbige Kraftsportlerin fühlt sich in der großen Gruppe der anderen Hunde sehr wohl, sie hat Freunde in allen Größen und Farben, in jeder Altersklasse, jedes Geschlechts und überzeugt am meisten mit ihrer tiefenentspannten, freundlichen Art. Das überträgt sich auch auf die Menschen, die Zeit mit Cassandra verbringen. Auch wenn Cassandras 70cm Schulterhöhe sicher beeindruckend sind, verstehen auch skeptische Zweibeiner nach kürzester Zeit, dass die sympathische Hundedame nur kuscheln möchte und unendlich dankbar ist, in Sicherheit und Geborgenheit zu leben. Selbst gegenüber den im Haushalt lebenden Katzen ist unsere Zen-Meisterin nur gelassen und liebevoll, und auch Kinder bringen Cassandra nicht im Geringsten aus der Ruhe. Im Gegenteil, Cassandra hat die Gabe auch die lauteste tobende Meute von kleinen Menschen in eine ruhige, sie streichelnde und Kekse suchende, geordnete Gruppe zu verwandeln, was sie eigentlich zur perfekten Hausaufgabenbetreuerin macht … Cassandra ist eine echte Traumhündin für Menschen, die große Hunde lieben und wissen, dass ein Herdenschutzhund – egal wie lieb und freundlich er ist – auch immer große Verantwortung bedeutet. Cassandra sucht eine liebe- und humorvolle Familie, mit einem ländlich gelegenen Eigenheim mit Garten, das sie zuverlässig beschützen darf (man sollte nur niemandem erzählen, wie lieb das beeindruckende Mädchen grundsätzlich ist). Kinder, Katzen, andere Hunde, das alles ist für unsere Prinzessin kein Problem, und auch an der Leine läuft Cassandra schon ganz vorbildlich (ein bisschen Standfestigkeit ist allerdings bei einem Hund dieser Größe trotzdem immer gefragt!). Wenn Sie sich in die 5 Jahre alte (Stand 09/2024) Athletin verliebt haben, freuen wir uns enorm darauf, von Ihnen zu hören!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Cassandra &#8211 home

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

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Cassandra &#8211

What life with Cassandra &#8211 looks like

Cassandra &#8211 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 Cassandra &#8211, answered.

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