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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 8 months

Holterdipolter – this word describes quite well how Mali's young life began – and it was really very close to death. Mali came into the care of Puntanimals in November 2022. At that time, she was literally a handful of dog. Barely two weeks old, she was found in a field near Huelva, exposed to die, probably a puppy from an unwanted litter. Mali was of course far too small to be taken to an animal shelter and needed people with time and the willingness to sacrifice to feed her every three hours around the clock, keep her warm, and eventually prepare her for life as a family dog. The little fur ball came to loving foster parents who tenderly cared for the little girl – and the female dog of the family also took care of Mali for the first few weeks. Then, unfortunately, a bite accident occurred, resulting in a serious injury to Malis's eye. The organ could be saved, but the little princess is now blind in one eye. This, however, does not bother Mali, but this flaw and a "disability" make the adoption of our lively German Shepherd mix lady much less likely. Now, next to me lies a one-eyed Labrador, a friendly sunbeam in pirate attire, and we can 100% confirm that life with only one eye does not in the slightest bit hinder a dog – except perhaps with thrown cookies, but I can assure you that even these are mostly caught, and in the end, they always land on the dog! Mali is now 8 months old (as of July 2023), she is smart and full of energy (which makes us suspect that a Malinois may have been involved in her creation), she is very cuddly and has a great bond with her people. Mali is open to strangers but reserved – she likes to make friends at her own pace, but the wait (it doesn't take long) is worth it. If you particularly like Malis's pirate look, if you like being outdoors, perhaps even have an interest in dog sports, if you need company on the couch in the evenings, and understand the value of thorough belly rubs, you should contact us immediately. Mali is eagerly waiting to take over your house and heart with a running start.

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Holterdipolter – dieses Wort beschreibt wohl recht gut, wie Mali junges Leben begonnen hat – und das wirklich immer dicht am Tod vorbei. Mali kam im November 2022 in die Obhut von Puntanimals. Damals war sie buchstäblich eine Handvoll Hund. Kaum zwei Wochen alt wurde sie in einem Feld nahe Huelva gefunden, ausgesetzt, um zu sterben, vermutlich ein Welpe aus einem ungewollten Wurf. Mali war natürlich viel zu klein, um ins Tierheim zu ziehen und brauchte dringend Menschen, die Zeit und Opferbereitschaft hatten, um sie alle drei Stunden rund um die Uhr zu füttern, sie warm zu halten und später auch auf das Leben als Familienhund vorzubereiten. Die kleine Fellkugel kam zu liebevollen Pflegeeltern, die das kleine Mädchen zärtlich umsorgten – und auch die Hündin der Familie kümmerte sich die ersten Wochen um Mali. Dann kam es leider zu einem Beißunfall, bei dem Malis Auge schwer verletzt wurde. Das Organ konnte zwar erhalten werden, aber die kleine Prinzessin ist nun auf einem Auge blind. Das wiederum stört Mali nicht, aber dieser Schönheitsfehler und eine „Behinderung“ machen die Adoption unserer lustigen Schäferhund-Mix-Dame viel unwahrscheinlicher. Nun, neben mir liegt gerade ein einäugiges Labradortier, ein freundlicher Sonnenschein im Piratenlook, und wir können zu 100% bestätigen, dass das Leben mit nur einem Auge, einen Hund nicht im Geringsten beeinträchtigt – außer vielleicht bei aus der falschen Richtung geworfenen Keksen, aber ich kann Ihnen versichern, auch diese werden zum Großteil gefangen, im Hund landen sie letztendlich immer alle! Mali ist mittlerweile 8 Monate alt (Stand 07/2023), sie ist schlau und energiegeladen (was uns in Verbindung mit ihrer Fellfarbe vermuten lässt, dass bei ihrer Entstehung ein Malinois beteiligt gewesen sein könnte), sie ist sehr verschmust und hat eine großartige Bindung an ihre Menschen. Fremden gegenüber ist Mali offen, aber zurückhaltend – sie schließt Freundschaften gern in ihrem eigenen Tempo, aber das Warten (es dauert auch keine Ewigkeit) lohnt. Wenn Sie Malis Piratenlook besonders finden, wenn Sie gern draußen sind, vielleicht sogar Interesse am Hundesport haben, wenn Sie abends auf der Couch Gesellschaft brauchen und etwas von ausgiebigen Bauchmassagen verstehen, sollten Sie sich umgehend bei uns melden. Mali wartet schon darauf, Ihr Haus und Ihr Herz mit Anlauf zu erobern.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 8 months
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Mali home

What you'll need for Mali in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Mali

What life with Mali looks like

Mali 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 Mali, answered.

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