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Geppetto

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 14 months

In March 2023, the animal welfare workers from Puntanimals found three young puppies wandering alone, hungry, and very sadly through the streets of Huelva. From these little strays, wonderful, large dogs have become. Geppetto now weighs around 30 kilograms and, at 14 months old (as of July 2023), it might still have a bit of growth left. Our charming little Bollerkopf certainly has some Mastin Espanol genes, but its shoulder height and relatively light weight also show the influence of smaller breeds (but whether it was a Podenco or a Labrador, or both, that contributed to Geppetto's gene pool, lies in the realm of riddles and divination). Geppetto is definitely a very handsome mixed breed, but he impresses not only with his appearance. The friendly, reserved male dog, of course, has yet to have a home in the classical sense; he has survived on the streets and his familiar environment is the animal shelter, but Geppetto is not only young enough to learn how to behave in a house in a short time, he also has clear preferences for soft lying places, cushions, and blankets, and he loves to lie next to familiar people and be spoiled. Even though the little gentleman can be a bit shy at first when meeting new people, he shows openness and readiness to form friendships if given the opportunity to do so at his own pace. For Geppetto, we are looking for people who can take the time to get to know him, who have the space and time, ideally also a garden, that Geppetto can at least use at the beginning. But even later, our cuddly bear will surely be a dog who enjoys lying outside and watching over it – for that is what the herding dog is meant for and finds its fulfillment in. Geppetto also goes on walks very willingly and explores the world with curiosity, but his passion is to play the "Bather," keeping everything in sight but from a comfortable position… If you are looking for a dog who can confidently join you as a counterpart, if you do not expect your dog to be perfectly trained, and if you are ready to be a true team player for your four-legged friend, if you have patience and a sense of humor, and know that a herding dog and its mixes, beyond the final cuddle factor, also bring a lot of responsibility, then we are looking forward to hearing from you with Geppetto!

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Im März 2023 fanden die Tierschützer von Puntanimals drei Junghunde, die allein, hungrig und sehr traurig durch die Straßen von Huelva wanderten. Aus den kleinen Tramps sind wunderhübsche, große Hunde geworden. Geppetto wiegt mittlerweile 30 Kilogramm und mit seinen 14 Monaten (Stand 07/2023) kann es durchaus sein, dass er noch ein bisschen wächst. Unser liebenswerter Bollerkopf hat sicherlich einige Gene des Mastin Espanol, aber seine Schulterhöhe und das relativ geringe Gewicht zeigen auch deutlich den Einfluss kleinerer Rassen (aber ob es nun ein Podenco oder ein Labrador – oder beides – war, der seinen Teil zu Geppettos Genpool beigetragen hat, liegt im Bereich des Rätselratens und der Wahrsagerei). Geppetto ist auf jeden Fall ein sehr hübscher Mischling, der aber nicht nur durch sein Äußeres überzeugt. Der freundliche, zurückhaltende Rüde kennt natürlich noch kein Zuhause im klassischen Sinn, er hat auf der Straße überlebt und seine gewohnte Umgebung ist das Tierheim, aber Geppetto ist nicht nur jung genug, um in kürzester Zeit zu lernen, wie man sich im Haus verhält, er hat auch schon ganz deutliche Vorlieben für weiche Liegeplätze, Kissen, Decken und er liebt es, neben ihm bekannten Menschen zu liegen und sich verwöhnen zu lassen. Auch wenn der kleine Gentleman am Anfang immer etwas schüchtern ist, wenn er neue Menschen kennenlernt, zeigt er sich doch aufgeschlossen und bereit, Freundschaften zu schließen, wenn er das in seinem eigenen Tempo tun darf. Für Geppetto suchen wir Menschen, die ihm Zeit lassen können und wollen, richtig anzukommen, die Platz und Zeit haben, im besten Fall auch einen Garten, den Geppetto zumindest zu Beginn frei nutzen kann. Aber auch später wird unser Kuschelbärchen sicher ein Hund sein, der es genießt, draußen zu liegen und zu wachen – dafür ist der Herdenschutzhund gedacht und findet darin auch seine Erfüllung. Geppetto geht auch sehr gerne spazieren und erkundet mit Neugierde die Welt, aber seine Leidenschaft ist es, den „Bademeister“ zu spielen, alles im Blick, aber aus einer bequemen Position … Wenn Sie einen Hund suchen, der sich Ihnen souverän als Gegenüber anschließt, wenn Sie nicht erwarten, dass Ihr Hund sich perfekt dressieren lässt und Sie bereit sind, Ihrem Vierbeiner ein echter Teamplayer zu sein, wenn Sie Geduld und Humor haben und wissen, dass ein Herdenschutzhund und seine Mischlinge neben dem Endstufen-Kuschelfaktor auch viel Verantwortung mit sich bringen, dann freuen wir uns mit Geppetto darauf, ganz bald von Ihnen zu hören!

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 14 months
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Geppetto home

What you'll need for Geppetto 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
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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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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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Geppetto

What life with Geppetto looks like

Geppetto 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 Geppetto, answered.

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