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Lena

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Lena is a young Bodeguera mix female dog, just one and a half years old (as of August 2026), and she brings the right size to be everywhere in everyday life with her 43 centimeters shoulder height. Lena was found in May 2026 at a train station, where she was looking for food and crossing the tracks repeatedly. This was not only adventurous but also dangerous, and fortunately, animal-loving people noticed her. A volunteer from ArcoNatura regularly laid out food at the same spot until Lena could be secured. Since then, she has been living in the animal shelter of our friends and is now waiting for people who will show her that a home is much more enjoyable than a train station with train traffic. Lena inspires animal lovers in Linares with her cheerful, loving and people-oriented nature. She greets bipeds friendly and with a charming mix of joie de vivre and affection. Lena already shows that she prefers to be in the middle of things rather than just being there. She gets along with other dogs and also with children. Whether she likes cats is not yet known, so this should be tested carefully and responsibly if necessary. Lena finds toys interesting, but of course, there is little time in the animal shelter to develop this hobby. Our princess is young, curious and ready to learn the world from its beautiful side. Lena is spayed, her tests for Mediterranean diseases such as leishmaniasis and ehrlichiosis were negative, and she shows herself top fit and athletic. What Lena needs now above all are people with heart, humor and the willingness to patiently explain the rules of living together to a young dog. We are looking for a home for Lena, where she can arrive without having to function perfectly right away. She fits people who enjoy walks, joint activities and small training steps, but also know that rest is just as important as activity. A friendly first dog could keep her company, but it is not a must if her people have enough time and attention for her. Lena has already proven that she is brave through life, even if her start was not easy. Now she should no longer have to look for food and keep an eye on the tracks, but focus on her own bed, familiar voices and people who fall in love with her a little more every day. Anyone looking for a cheerful, loving young female dog who starts life with a wink and a lot of potential should definitely learn more about Lena.

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Lena ist eine junge Bodeguera-Mix-Hündin von gerade mal eineinhalb Jahren (Stand 08/2026), und sie bringt mit ihren 43 Zentimetern Schulterhöhe genau die richtige Größe mit, um im Alltag überall dabei zu sein. Lena wurde im Mai 2026 an einem Bahnhof gefunden, wo sie auf Futtersuche war und dabei immer wieder die Gleise überquerte. Das war nicht nur abenteuerlich, sondern auch gefährlich, und zum Glück wurden tierliebe Menschen auf sie aufmerksam. Eine freiwillige Helferin der ArcoNatura legte regelmäßig Futter an derselben Stelle aus, bis Lena gesichert werden konnte. Seitdem lebt sie im Tierheim unserer Freunde und wartet nun auf Menschen, die ihr zeigen, dass ein Zuhause deutlich angenehmer ist als ein Bahnhof mit Zugverkehr. Lena begeistert die Tierschützer in Linares mit ihrer fröhlichen, liebevollen und menschenbezogenen Art. Sie begegnet Zweibeinern freundlich und mit einer charmanten Mischung aus Lebensfreude und Zuneigung. Lena zeigt jetzt schon, dass sie lieber mittendrin als nur dabei ist. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie verträglich, und auch mit Kindern kommt sie zurecht. Ob sie Katzen mag, ist bisher nicht bekannt, daher sollte das bei Bedarf vorsichtig und verantwortungsvoll getestet werden. Spielzeug findet Lena interessant, aber natürlich ist im Tierheimalltag wenig Zeit, dieses Hobby auszubauen. Unsere Prinzessin ist jung, neugierig und bereit, die Welt nun von ihrer schönen Seite kennenzulernen. Lena ist kastriert, ihre Tests auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten wie Leishmaniose und Ehrlichiose waren negativ, und sie zeigt sich topfit und sportlich. Was Lena nun vor allem braucht, sind Menschen mit Herz, Humor und der Bereitschaft, einem jungen Hund geduldig die Regeln des Zusammenlebens zu erklären. Für Lena suchen wir ein Zuhause, in dem sie ankommen darf, ohne sofort perfekt funktionieren zu müssen. Sie passt zu Menschen, die Freude an Spaziergängen, gemeinsamen Aktivitäten und kleinen Trainingsschritten haben, aber auch wissen, dass Ruhe genauso wichtig ist wie Beschäftigung. Ein freundlicher Ersthund könnte ihr Gesellschaft leisten, ist aber kein Muss, wenn ihre Menschen ausreichend Zeit und Aufmerksamkeit für sie haben. Lena hat bereits bewiesen, dass sie mutig durchs Leben geht, auch wenn ihr Start nicht leicht war. Jetzt soll sie nicht mehr nach Futter suchen und Gleise im Auge behalten müssen, sondern sich auf ein eigenes Körbchen, vertrauten Stimmen und Menschen, die sich jeden Tag ein bisschen mehr in sie verlieben, konzentrieren dürfen. Wer eine fröhliche, liebevolle junge Hündin sucht, die mit einem Augenzwinkern und viel Potenzial ins Leben startet, sollte unbedingt mehr über Lena erfahren.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Lena
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Lena home

What you'll need for Lena 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 Lena

What life with Lena looks like

Lena 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 Lena, answered.

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