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Lupo

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Watch out and take hold, here comes Lupo! Lupo is a nearly five-year-old (as of 02/2023) black Labrador mix with charming round eyes, elegant white patches on the chin and chest, and with a really great cuddly coat. However, Lupos fabulous fur is black, and since our gentleman is not a Chihuahua, this fact is actually a hindrance in his adoption. For not really understandable reasons, many people avoid big black dogs - "Thanks" to generations-old superstition. Lupo had a nice home with an older lady, but then his owner went to the hospital and the pampered and well-fed teddy bear ended up in the shelter. They waited three months to see if someone from the family would take the dog back, but no one came. No one came who wanted to adopt Lupo - and if at the end of February the inevitable flood of hunting dogs overwhelms the shelters, the fate of our black heartbreaker would have been sealed. Fortunately, the animal welfare workers from Dolmen Animal recently took one of their walks through the dark rows of the shelter, to give some lost souls a chance for a better future. And now Lupo is living in the small facility of our friends and hopes that he will not be overlooked and can soon attract a family of his own. Lupo is a very balanced and friendly dog, who has a typical weakness for biscuits. Therefore, he is also a little round around the middle, but in the animal shelter there is not always enough time and space for the necessary sports sessions to work out a bikini body before spring. Our charm is delighted when one of the animal welfare workers can take him for a walk, and his joy when he is allowed to go by car is contagious. Toys, however, find Lupo rather boring, but we are sure he would learn to fetch a food bag in record time - the way to the ball is then only a cat's jump. Lupo is a friendly, balanced, cheerful dog who already knows how to live in a house, knows cars, has no fear of the vet, greets visitors joyfully and gets along well with other animals. Despite his 25kg live weight, he deserves the designation "beginner's dog," but he also has a bright mind and learns gladly and concentratedly, so he would certainly be a great companion for experienced dog sport enthusiasts. If you have fallen in love with Lupo in shock, if you like to smile tiredly after walking through muddy paws, if you like to slide a little on the couch to make a bit of room for our living hot water bottle, and if you know where the best biscuits are (personal note from Lupo), then please contact us soon. Lupo is already very excited to meet you!.

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Aufgepasst und zugefasst, hier kommt Lupo! Lupo ist ein fast fünf Jahre alter (Stand 02/2023) schwarzer Labrador-Mix mit bezaubernden Kulleraugen, eleganten weißen Applikationen auf Kinn und Brust und mit einem richtig tollen Kuschelfell. Allerdings ist Lupos geniales Haarkleid schwarz, und da unser Gentleman kein Chihuahua ist, stellt dieser Umstand tatsächlich ein Hindernis bei seiner Adoption dar. Aus nicht wirklich nachvollziehbaren Gründen meiden viele Menschen große schwarze Hunde – Generationen überdauerndem Aberglaube sei „Dank“. Lupo hatte ein schönes Zuhause bei einer älteren Dame, aber dann kam sein Frauchen ins Krankenhaus und der verwöhnte und gut genährte Kuschelteddy landete in der Perrera. Dort wartete man drei Monate, ob jemand aus der Familie den Hund zu sich nehmen würde, aber niemand kam. Es kam auch niemand, der Lupo adoptieren wollte – und wenn Ende Februar die unvermeidliche Flut an Jagdhunden die Tierheime überschwemmen, wäre das Schicksal unseres schwarzen Herzensbrechers besiegelt gewesen. Zum Glück traten die Tierschützer von Dolmen Animal vor kurzem einen ihrer Gänge durch die dunklen Reihen der Perrera an, um einigen verlorenen Seelen eine Chance auf eine bessere Zukunft zu schenken. Und jetzt wohnt Lupo also in der kleinen Einrichtung unserer Freunde und hofft darauf, dass er nicht übersehen wird und schon bald wieder eine eigene Familie für sich begeistern kann. Lupo ist ein sehr ausgeglichener und lieber Hund, der rassetypisch eine große Schwäche für Kekse hat. Deswegen ist er auch ein bisschen mollig um die Mitte rum, aber im Tierheim ist eben auch nicht immer genug Zeit und Platz für die notwendigen Sporteinheiten, um sich die Bikinifigur noch vor dem Frühling zu erarbeiten. Unser Charmeur ist begeistert, wenn einer der Tierschützer mit ihm spazieren gehen kann, und seine Freude, wenn er Autofahren darf, ist ansteckend. Spielzeuge findet Lupo hingegen eher langweilig, aber wir sind uns sicher, dass er das Apportieren eines Futterbeutels in Rekordgeschwindigkeit lernen würde – der Weg zum Ball ist dann nur noch ein Katzensprung. Lupo ist ein freundlicher, ausgeglichener, fröhlicher Hund, der schon weiß, wie man im Haus lebt, der Autos kennt, der keine Angst vorm Tierarzt hat, der Besucher freudig begrüßt und mit Artgenossen prima auskommt. Trotz seiner 25kg Lebendgewicht verdient er die Bezeichnung „Anfängerhund“, aber er hat auch durchaus ein helles Köpfchen und lernt gern und konzentriert, so dass er auch für erfahrene Hundesport-Begeisterte sicher ein toller Begleiter wäre. Wenn Sie sich in Lupo schockverliebt haben, wenn Sie gern draußen sich, über Matschpfoten müde lächeln, wenn Sie auf der Couch gern ein bisschen rutschen, um unserer lebenden Wärmflasche ein bisschen Platz zu machen, und wenn Sie wissen, wo es die besten Kekse gibt (persönliche Anmerkung von Lupo), dann melden Sie sich doch bitte bald bei uns. Lupo ist schon ganz gespannt darauf, Sie kennenzulernen!

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Lupo home

What you'll need for Lupo 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
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    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 Lupo

What life with Lupo looks like

Lupo 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 Lupo, answered.

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