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Goku

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Animal welfare workers around the world know certain phrases, such as: "There are suddenly allergies in the family," "We are expecting a baby and don't think we can have a dog anymore," or: "My new partner doesn't like animals." Our new arrival Goku is a victim of: "We are moving and there are no dogs allowed in the new apartment." Naturally, life is not always fair and there are certainly people who have to separate from their loyal friend for good reasons and with a bleeding heart, but the ease with which many owners hand the leash over to the staff at the animal shelter, turn around and walk away forever, is heartbreaking, angry and sad. Goku is seven years old, a cute bulldog mix, house-trained and loving - and our partners from Puntanimals could see the joyful glow in his eyes dim as his family turned away from him, as if they had just gotten rid of an old chair. The first days, the usually so funny male dog grieved and searched, and many volunteers spent their very limited time petting him, showing him that he was still loved, that the strange noises and other dogs did not pose a danger. Goku had to learn at the age of seven how a pack works and how to communicate with fellow animals. And he has mastered all of it well. Every day our little gentleman becomes more open, plays with four-legged friends, is happy when a helper can take some time to keep him company and make life behind the bars a little easier - but Goku needs to get out of this world he doesn't know quickly. He needs people who can give him back his cheerful smile, who can make his eyes shine again, he needs a dog bed, a ball and the knowledge that he will never be left behind again. Goku knows life in an apartment, he walks well on a leash, is house-trained, manageable and very nice. He doesn't need experienced dog people, but simply a loving family that loves him and gives him the life he deserves.

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Tierschützer auf der ganzen Welt kennen bestimmte Sätze, wie: „Es gibt plötzlich Allergien in der Familie.“, „Wir erwarten ein Baby und glauben nicht, dass wir da auch noch einen Hund haben können.“, oder: „Mein neuer Partner mag keine Tiere.“ Unser Neuzugang Goku ist ein Opfer von: „Wir ziehen um und in der neuen Wohnung sind keine Hunde erlaubt.“ Natürlich ist das Leben nicht immer fair und es gibt bestimmt Menschen, die sich mit gutem Grund und blutendem Herzen von ihrem treuen Freund trennen müssen, aber die Leichtigkeit, mit der viele Halter den Mitarbeitern in den Tierheimen die Leine in die Hand drücken, sich umdrehen und für immer gehen, macht betroffen, wütend und traurig. Goku ist sieben Jahre alt, ein niedlicher Bulldoggen-Mix, stubenrein und liebevoll – und unsere Partner von Puntanimals konnten sehen, wie das fröhliche Leuchten in seinen Augen erloschen ist, als seine Familie sich von ihm abwandte, als hätten sie sich gerade eines alten Stuhls entledigt. Die ersten Tage hat der eigentlich so lustige Rüde getrauert und gesucht, und viele Freiwillige haben ihre sehr begrenzte Zeit damit verbracht, ihn zu streicheln, ihm zu zeigen, dass er immer noch geliebt ist, dass die fremden Geräusche, die anderen Hunde keine Gefahr darstellen. Goku musste mit seinen 7 Jahren lernen, wie ein Rudel funktioniert und wie man mit Artgenossen kommuniziert. Und er hat das alles toll gemeistert. Jeden Tag taut unser kleiner Gentleman mehr auf, spielt mit vierbeinigen Freunden, freut sich, wenn sich ein Helfer Zeit nehmen kann, um ihm etwas Gesellschaft zu leisten und ihm das Leben hinter den Gitterstäben etwas erleichtert – aber Goku muss schnell raus aus dieser Welt, die er so gar nicht kennt. Er braucht Menschen, die ihm sein fröhliches Lächeln wiedergeben, die seine Augen zum Strahlen bringen, er braucht ein Körbchen, einen Ball und das Wissen, dass er nie wieder im Stich gelassen wird. Goku kennt das Leben in der Wohnung, er geht prima an der Leine, er ist stubenrein, handlich und äußerst nett. Er braucht keine hundeerfahrenen Menschen, sondern einfach nur eine liebe Familie, die ihn gernhat und ihm das Leben schenkt, das er verdient hat.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Goku
  • House-trained
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Bringing Goku home

What you'll need for Goku 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 Goku

What life with Goku looks like

Goku 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Goku, answered.

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