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Dana

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 2 months

We are often asked why we go to such lengths before an animal is actually adopted. Questionnaires, but what exactly does a dog gain who escapes the world of cages and then loses his home again after some time because his family was not aware of what it means to adopt an animal? In Southern Europe, one can march into public kennels, at the doors of the small enclosures there are numbers, not names. One points to a dog or cat, shows their ID, pays a small fee for administrative costs and takes their new family member home. Many of these traumatized souls have already become real traveling trophies, if it doesn't fit, they return to the animal shelter, others end up on the street - and eventually back in the kennel. A dog that repeatedly loses its humans also loses a little piece of trust each time, and we simply want to make sure our charges end up in a home where all two-legged beings know that adopting a pet is a lifetime promise, no matter what comes. Dana was a cardboard child. In February 2022, she and her two siblings were left in a box in front of the animal shelter of our friends. The then barely six-week-old bundles of fur were cared for by the animal protectors, grew into strong, lively, floppy-eared puppies and found buyers quite quickly. Dana's siblings went together to a family, our princess left the shelter wagging her tail with her new people - only to come back after two months. A puppy was welcome in the new home, so cute and any small accident could be easily forgiven. But the suddenly no longer matching the cuteness stereotype teenager who discovers its world and tests the rules, that was no longer wanted in the house. Dana didn't understand at all - how could it happen that she suddenly ended up again in the world of bars and concrete floors? Fortunately, the now seven-month-old girl (as of July 2022) is a real cheerful person and didn't let her mood stay spoiled for long. Dana likes to play with peers, cuddles devotedly with two- and four-legged friends, she sprints first when someone goes to the room with the leashes to signal that she naturally wants to go for a walk together, and follows the volunteers throughout the entire facility and supervises all feedings and cleaning tasks. Dana is a young hunting dog mix, she is absolutely not suited for life in the animal shelter. She wants to learn to stroll beside a person, she wants to play, go for walks, snuggle on the couch in the evening and no longer have lonely nights. Dana is a wonderful, witty young girl, and if you have humor, patience and a little bit of dog understanding, it would be really unreasonable to miss the chance to bring this unpolished diamond into your life!

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Immer wieder werden wir gefragt, wieso wir so einen Aufwand betreiben, bevor es tatsächlich zur Adoption eines Tiers kommt. Fragebogen, Vorkontrolle, Schutzgebühr, Nachkontrolle – all das wird oft angezweifelt, wir sollten doch froh sein, wenn ein Tier aus dem Tierheim rauskommt und nicht so viel hinterfragen. Aber was genau gewinnt ein Hund, der der Welt der Gitter entkommt und dann sein Zuhause über kurz oder lang wieder verliert, weil seine Familie sich nicht bewusst war, was es bedeutet, ein Tier zu adoptieren? In Südeuropa kann man in die öffentlichen Zwinger marschieren, an den Türen der kleinen Verschläge gibt es Nummern, keine Namen. Man zeigt auf einen Hund oder eine Katze, legt seinen Ausweis vor, entrichtet eine geringe Summe für den Verwaltungsaufwand und nimmt sein neues Familienmitglied mit nach Hause. Viele der traumatisierten Seelen sind so schon zu echten Wanderpokalen geworden, passt es nicht, kommen sie zurück ins Tierheim, andere landen einfach auf der Straße – und letztlich doch wieder im Zwinger. Ein Hund, der immer und immer wieder seine Menschen verliert, verliert damit auch jedes Mal ein kleines Stück Vertrauen, und wir wollen einfach sichergehen, dass unsere Schützlinge in einem Heim unterkommen, in dem alle Zweibeiner wissen, dass die Anschaffung eines Haustiers ein Versprechen auf Lebenszeit ist, komme, was da wolle. Dana war ein Kartonkind. Im Februar 2022 wurde sie mit ihren beiden Geschwistern in einer Schachtel vor dem Tierheim unserer Freunde abgeladen. Die damals erst knapp 6 Wochen alten Fellbündel wurden von den Tierschützern gepäppelt, wuchsen zu kräftigen und lustigen, schlappohrigen Welpen heran und fanden auch recht schnell Abnehmer. Danas Geschwister gingen gemeinsam zu einer Familie, unsere Prinzessin verließ schwanzwedelnd mit ihren neuen Menschen das Heim – um nach 2 Monaten wiederzukommen. Ein Welpe war im neuen Zuhause willkommen, ach so niedlich und man konnte ja jeden kleinen Unfall locker verzeihen. Aber das plötzlich nicht mehr so dem Kindchenschema entsprechende Pubertier, das seine Welt entdeckt und die Regeln testet, das wollte man dann doch nicht mehr im Haus haben. Dana verstand gar nichts mehr – wie konnte es nur passieren, dass sie plötzlich wieder in der Welt der Gitterstäbe und Betonböden gelandet war? Zum Glück ist das mittlerweile 7 Monate alte Mädchen (Stand 07/2022) eine echte Frohnatur und hat sich die Laune nicht lange verhageln lassen. Dana spielt gern mit Altersgenossen, kuschelt mit Hingabe mit zwei- und vierbeinigen Freunden, sie kommt als Erste angesprintet, wenn jemand in die Kammer mit den Leinen geht, um zu signalisieren, dass sie natürlich Lust auf einen gemeinsamen Spaziergang hat und verfolgt die Freiwilligen durch die gesamte Anlage und überwacht alle Fütterungen und Reinigungsarbeiten. Dana ist ein junger Jagdhund-Mix, sie ist absolut nicht für das Leben im Tierheim gemacht. Sie möchte lernen, an der Seite eines Menschen promenieren, sie möchte spielen, spazieren gehen, abends auf der Couch kuscheln und keine einsamen Nächte mehr durchleben müssen. Dana ist ein wundervolles, witziges Backfischlein, und wenn Sie Humor, Geduld und ein bisschen Hundeverstand haben, wäre es wirklich unvernünftig, auf die Chance zu verzichten, sich diesen ungeschliffenen Diamanten in Ihr Leben zu holen!

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 2 months
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Dana home

What you'll need for Dana 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 Dana

What life with Dana looks like

Dana is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Dana, answered.

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