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Leire

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 4 months

Leire is a true lady. Calm, reserved, sometimes even quite shy, but very tender and loving, clingy and always looking for security, this is how she presents herself to the world. The small Terrier-Podenco mix lady stands out with her big round eyes that look surprised and overwhelmed into the world. But Leire has a lot of new things to discover right now. Leire was rescued from a neglected farm along with many other dogs and brought into the care of ArcoNatura. The years in which Leire was on her own, never knowing when there would be something to eat, perhaps having multiple litters and always being afraid of people, have left their mark on the six-year-old (as of 01/2023) girl. It took some time until the little princess understood that life in the animal shelter is often loud and not always comfortable, but that the times of constant danger from other aggressive dogs, people, weather and untreated injuries and illnesses are over. It took a while for the calm lady to open up to the animal protectors, but now she really enjoys when someone takes the time to sit with her and gently stroke her. Leire is looking for a quiet home where she can learn that the world is not threatening, but often really beautiful. She loves to snuggle and enjoys the company of people she trusts. It would be wonderful if our little Mimosa could finally lead the life she so much desires - in security and safety, with a nice dog bed in which she can sleep through the night without fear. This is a puppy.

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Leire ist eine echte Dame. Ruhig, zurückhaltend, hin und wieder schon richtig schüchtern, aber sehr zärtlich und liebevoll, anhänglich und immer auf der Suche nach Geborgenheit, so präsentiert sie sich der Welt. Die kleine Terrier-Podenco-Mix-Dame fällt durch ihre großen Kulleraugen auf, die immer etwas überrascht und überwältigt in die Welt schauen. Aber Leire hat im Moment auch viel Neues zu bestaunen. Leire wurde mit vielen anderen Hunden von einem verlassenen Bauernhof gerettet und in die Obhut der ArcoNatura gebracht. Die Jahre, in denen Leire auf sich selbst gestellt war, nie wusste, wann es wieder etwas zu essen geben würde, vielleicht mehrfach Welpen versorgt hat und immer Angst vor Menschen hatte, haben natürlich Spuren bei dem sechs Jahre alten (Stand 01/2023) Mädchen hinterlassen. Es dauerte eine Weile, bis die kleine Prinzessin verstanden hat, dass das Leben im Tierheim zwar oft laut und nicht immer bequem ist, aber dass die Zeiten der dauernden Gefahr durch andere aggressive Hunde, Menschen, Wetter und nicht behandelte Verletzungen und Krankheiten vorüber ist. Nur langsam öffnete sich die ruhige Lady den Tierschützern, aber mittlerweile genießt sie es sehr, wenn jemand Zeit hat, bei ihr zu sitzen und sie liebevoll zu streicheln. Leire sucht ein ruhiges Zuhause, in dem sie lernen kann, dass die Welt nicht bedrohlich, sondern oft wirklich schön ist. Sie kuschelt gerne und genießt die Nähe zu ihr vertrauten Menschen. Es wäre wundervoll, wenn unsere kleine Mimose endlich das Leben führen könnte, das sie sich so sehr wünscht – in Geborgenheit und Sicherheit, mit einem schönen Körbchen, in dem sie die Nacht ohne Angst durchschlafen kann, …

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Leire home

What you'll need for Leire 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 Leire

What life with Leire looks like

Leire 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 Leire, answered.

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