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Duke &#8211

Mixed Breed · Male

If you're looking for a playful, affectionate dog who will purr with devotion and look incredibly decorative on any couch, then we can confidently recommend Duke to you. Duke wandered alone across a field when he was discovered by an animal welfare worker. Or, more accurately, the little Bodeguero discovered the animal welfare worker and his family, and Duke simply ran home with his self-chosen rescuers. Upon arriving there, he of course found an open door, a meal—and a transfer to the vet, who could only determine that Duke is a roughly one-year-old (as of February 2025), healthy male dog without a chip or tattoo, whose kisses are particularly moist and loving. Now Duke lives at the animal shelter, where he does well. He has regular food, playmates of every size and color, and his charming smile earns him many extra treats and cuddles, but the little charmer actually wishes for his own family. A young, curious dog like our tricolor heartthrob needs active people who can show him the world and believe him when he says he had nothing to do with missing socks and chewed-up shoes, and who don't move when the warm, cuddly post-training athlete falls asleep on their lap. Duke likes children and toys, soft cuddly baskets, treats, digging, walks, and sunbathing—doesn't this sound like the perfect dog for YOUR family, or not?

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Wenn Sie einen lustigen, verspielten Hund suchen, der mit Hingabe schmust und noch dazu unglaublich dekorativ auf jeder Couch wirkt, dann können wir Ihnen Duke mit bestem Gewissen ans Herz legen. Duke wanderte allein über einen Acker, als er von einem Tierschützer entdeckt wurde. Oder besser gesagt, der kleine Bodeguero entdeckte den Tierschützer und seine Familie – und lief seinen selbsterwählten Rettern einfach bis nach Hause nach. Dort angekommen fand er natürlich eine offene Tür, eine Mahlzeit – und es gab einen Transfer zum Tierarzt, der nur feststellen konnte, dass Duke ein circa einjähriger (Stand 02/2025), pumpelgesunder Rüde ohne Chip oder Tätowierung ist, dessen Küsschen ganz besonders feucht und liebevoll sind. Nun lebt Duke im Tierheim, wo es ihm auch gut geht. Er hat regelmäßig Futter, Spielkameraden jeder Größe und jeder Couleur, sein entzückendes Lächeln bringt ihm so manchen Extrakeks und Streicheleinheiten ein, aber eigentlich wünscht sich der kleine Charmeur eine eigene Familie. Ein junger, neugieriger Hund wie unser Tricolor-Herzensbrecher braucht aktive Menschen, die ihm die Welt zeigen und erklären, die ihm glauben, wenn er versichert, dass er mit verschwundenen Socken und angekauten Schuhen nichts zu tun hat, und die sich nicht bewegen, wenn der warme, kuschelige Nachwuchsathlet nach dem Training auf ihrem Schoß eingeschlafen ist. Duke mag Kinder und Spielzeug, weiche Kuschelkörbchen, Kekse, Buddeln, Spaziergänge und Sonnenbäder – das klingt doch nach dem perfekten Hund für IHRE Familie, oder etwa nicht?

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Duke &#8211
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Duke &#8211 home

What you'll need for Duke &#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 Duke &#8211

What life with Duke &#8211 looks like

Duke &#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.

Gernsbach, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Duke &#8211, answered.

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