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Keka &#8211

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Keka appeared as a shy puppy in a company five years ago. The delicate Podenca found a friend in one of the workers, who guaranteed her friend a sleeping place, food, and water over the years. Now, this kind-hearted person has retired, and Keka is left alone. To ensure her fosterling doesn’t end up on the streets, Keka’s rescuer informed Arca Sevilla, and now the gentle and quiet female dog resides in the animal shelter of our partners. Podencos are often described as dogs who define themselves as cats. This is especially true for Keka. She has no problems with other dogs as long as everything is quiet and well-behaved; wild games and races are less in line with our lady’s nature. Keka is always willing to receive affectionate words and cuddles, if she gets to set the pace for the contact. The five-and-a-half-year-old female dog loves to lie in the sun, observe, follow her two-legged friends on their walks, and explore her surroundings in peace. Keka is looking for a quiet home with people who have plenty of time for long walks together and for extensive cuddles afterward. A garden for sunbathing and nose work in the search for mice would be perfect, but of course, it’s not a prerequisite. Keka needs security and safety, then she is a wonderful companion for neighborhood strolls and a charming company for snuggly couch potatoes. If there’s a dog bed for our little princess free in your house, that can be moved toward the heater, we would be delighted to hear from you with Keka!

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Keka tauchte vor 5 Jahren als schüchternes Hundekind in einer Firma auf. Die zarte Podenca fand einen Freund in einem der Arbeiter, der über all die Jahre seiner Freundin einen Schlafplatz, Futter und Wasser garantierte. Jetzt wurde dieser liebevolle Mensch pensioniert und Keka blieb allein zurück. Damit sein Schützling nicht auf der Straße landet, informierte Kekas Retter die Arca Sevilla – und nun wohnt die zärtliche und ruhige Hündin im Tierheim unserer Partner. Podencos werden oft als Hunde beschrieben, die sich als Katzen definieren. Das trifft in besonderem Maß auf Keka zu. Sie hat keinerlei Probleme mit anderen Hunden, solange alles ruhig und gesittet zugeht, wilde Spiele und Wettrennen sind weniger nach dem Sinn unserer Lady. Für liebevolle Worte und Streicheleinheiten ist Keka immer zu gewinnen, wenn sie selbst das Tempo der Kontaktaufnahme bestimmen darf. Die fünfeinhalb Jahre alte Hundedame liebt es, in der Sonne zu liegen, zu beobachten, ihren zweibeinigen Freunden auf ihren Rundgängen zu folgen und ihre Umgebung in aller Ruhe zu erforschen. Keka sucht ein ruhiges Zuhause, mit Menschen, die viel Zeit haben für gemeinsame lange Spaziergänge und ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten im Anschluss. Ein Garten für Sonnenbäder und Nasenarbeit auf der Suche nach Mäuschen wäre perfekt, aber natürlich keine Voraussetzung. Keka braucht Geborgenheit und Sicherheit, dann ist sie eine wundervolle Begleiterin für Streifzüge durch die Nachbarschaft und eine charmante Gesellschaft für kuschlige Fernsehabende. Wenn in Ihrem Haus ein Körbchen für unsere kleine Prinzessin frei ist, das man Richtung Heizung schieben kann, dann würden wir uns mit Keka freuen, schon bald von Ihnen zu hören!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Keka &#8211 home

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

What life with Keka &#8211 looks like

Keka &#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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Keka &#8211, answered.

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