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Diana

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 12 years

"Ah, dear me" escaped my lips as a Podenco fan, when I saw Diana's form, "a 12-year-old Podenco with leishmaniasis...". Maybe you're thinking the same: a dog in an advanced age, belonging to a breed that is generally not among the most popular, and then also suffering from a disease that is not curable, but only controllable - would this not be the adoption page of ARCA and I did not know that here, again and again, very exceptional people "wander around" who have the heart and especially the possibilities to give such a dog a beautiful last phase of life, then I would probably have burst into tears. Diana came into the care of our Spanish partner five years ago. Previously, she lived in a forest, together with some other strays, but when the dogs looked worse and worse, it was decided to take them in and offer them a better life. Diana is initially very reserved towards strangers and you have to be patient to gain her favor. However, once you have passed all the suitability tests in her eyes, she gladly lowers herself and enjoys cuddles to the fullest. Of course, our lady is no longer a young pup and does not want to be entertained all day long. A confident dog companion in the new home would certainly make her adjustment easier and make her realize that there is no danger. Wild games are no longer to be expected from her, but she will surely appreciate long walks. A senior is looking for her retirement home with very special people - could your home be the residence for Diana?

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“Ach herrje” entfuhr es mir als Podenco- Fan, als ich Dianas Formular auf den Tisch bekam, “eine 12 Jahre ale Podenca mit Leishmaniose…”. Vielleicht denken Sie gerade das gleiche: ein Hund im fortgeschrittenen Alter, einer Rasse angehörig, die grundsätzlich nicht zu den beliebtesten zählt und dann auch noch mit einer Krankheit, die nicht heilbar, sondern lediglich kontrollierbar ist- wäre das hier nicht die Vermittlungsseite der ARCA und wüsste ich nicht, dass sich hier immer wieder ganz außergewöhnliche Menschen “herumtreiben”, die das Herz und vor allem die Möglichkeiten haben, einem solchen Hund einen schönen letzten Lebensabschnitt zu schenken, dann wäre ich vermutlich in Tränen ausgebrochen. Diana gelangte vor fünf Jahren in die Obhut unserer spanischen Partner. Zuvor lebte sie in einem Wald, gemeinsam mit einigen anderen Streunern, doch als die Hunde immer schlechter aussahen, entschloss man sich, sie zu sichern und ihnen ein angenehmeres Leben zu ermöglichen. Diana ist Fremden gegenüber anfangs sehr zurückhaltend und man muss sich schon etwas gedulden, um die Gunst der Dame zu erwerben. Hat man allerdings in ihren Augen sämtliche Eignungsprüfungen bestanden, lässt sie sich nur zu gerne herab und genießt Streicheleinheiten in vollen Zügen. Natürlich ist unsere Lady kein Jungspund mehr und möchte auch nicht den ganzen Tag bespaßt werden. Ein souveränder Hundekumpel im neuen Zuhause würde ihr die Eingewöhnung sicher erleichtern und ihr klarmachen, dass keine Gefahr droht. Wilde Spiele sind von ihr nicht mehr zu erwarten, ausgiebige Spaziergänge weiß sie jedoch sicherlich zu schätzen. Eine Seniorin sucht ihren Alterswohnsitz bei ganz besonderen Menschen- vielleicht eignet sich Ihr Zuhause als Residenz für Diana?

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Diana home

What you'll need for Diana in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Diana

What life with Diana looks like

Diana 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 Diana, answered.

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