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Darvin (m)

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Darwin was brought to us by an animal rescuer in May 2019 from the Necropole. There, the animals live in a terrible condition, overcrowded, with no shelter, little food, and often no water. The animals are in constant stress, and bites are common. Darwin was also a victim of this. He arrived with serious injuries, and our vet had to fight hard for him, but Darwin did not give up and made it. Today, he is doing well. He is lively and cheerful, happy to see visitors, but when he wants to be petted, he jumps away, though he always comes back. He wants so much to be close but just isn't quite ready. Darwin is about 3–4 years old (as of 2020). He gets along well with his buddies in the enclosure.

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Darwin wurde uns von einer Tierschützerin im Mai 2019 auf der Necropole gebracht. Dort leben die Tiere in einem furchtbaren Zustand, zu eng, kein Unterschlupf, wenig Fressen und oft kein Wasser. Die Tiere sind im Dauerstress, häufig kommt es zur Beißerei. Auch Darwin wurde ein Opfer davon. Schwerst verletzt kam er bei uns an, unser Tierarzt musste lange um ihn kämpfen, aber Darwin hat nicht aufgegeben und hat es geschafft. Heute geht es ihm gut. Er ist munter und lustig, freut sich, wenn man ihn besucht, kommt auch her, wenn man ihn aber anfassen will, hüpft er wieder weg, kommt aber immer wieder an. Er möchte so gerne, traut sich aber nicht so ganz. Darwin ist erst ca. 3 – 4 Jahre (Stand 2020) alt. Mit seinen Kumpeln im Gehege kommt er gut klar.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Nürnberg

Shelter

Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V.

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About Darvin (m)

What life with Darvin (m) looks like

Darvin (m) is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. in Nürnberg.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Darvin (m), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Darvin (m)?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Darvin (m) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Darvin (m) if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Darvin (m) 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 Darvin (m) 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 Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Darvin (m) 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.