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Mami

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Mami came to the animal shelter 7 years ago with her son Tinky. At the time, her son, who is now a sturdy male dog, was still a handful, and she had lost her other puppies to hunger due to her outgoing female dog. Since their rescue, Mami has lived with Tinky in the yard, which ultimately led to her having little contact with other dogs—and she no longer wants any. Our loving mother is overjoyed about any affection from the animal welfare workers, cuddles with devotion, and also enjoys long, joint walks where she shows how to lead properly on a leash. Mami is 8 years old, and she is a listen dog—her chances of still getting a life on the couch are practically slim. But we absolutely do not want to give up hope for our nice, hefty girl. If you live in a country where dogs are not sorted by appearance, and you are looking for a friendly companion for a stroll through the neighborhood, if you know that a dog who has never experienced life in a house needs a bit more time to adjust, and you are patient, humorous, and just as affectionate as Mami, then we would be immensely happy to hear from you. Mami is still far from a senior, she is healthy and lively, active, and very people-oriented. She is not suffering in the animal shelter, but soon she will be a grandma—she won’t be able to cope as well with the hot summers, cold winters, and hard concrete. With each day behind bars, her chances of being seen diminish. So please, if you cannot give Mami, our beloved Bollerköpfchen, a home due to senseless laws, then share her profile—maybe one of your friends knows someone who knows someone … and what would be more beautiful than a happy ending for Mami?

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Mami kam vor 7 Jahren mit ihrem Sohn Tinky ins Tierheim. Damals war ihr Sohn, der heute ein stattlicher Rüde ist, noch eine Handvoll Hund, ihre anderen Welpen hatte die kontaktfreudige Hündin an den Hunger verloren. Seit ihrer Rettung lebt Mami mit Tinky im Zwinger, was letztlich auch dazu führte, dass sie kaum Kontakt mit anderen Hunden hatte – und diesen mittlerweile auch nicht mehr will. Dafür ist unsere liebevolle Mutter über jede Zuwendung seitens der Tierschützer froh, kuschelt mit Hingabe und genießt auch lange, gemeinsame Spaziergänge, bei denen sie zeigt, wie man vorbildlich an der Leine läuft. Mami ist 8 Jahre alt, und sie ist ein Listenhund – ihre Chancen, noch einen Lebensabend auf der Couch zu ergattern stehen also denkbar schlecht. Aber wir wollen die Hoffnung für unsere nette Wuchtbrumme absolut nicht aufgeben. Wenn Sie also in einem Land leben, in dem Hunde nicht nach ihrem Äußeren sortiert werden, Sie auf der Suche nach einer freundlichen Begleitung für Bummel durch die Nachbarschaft sind, wenn Sie wissen, dass ein Hund, der noch nie ein Leben im Haus kennenlernen durfte, etwas mehr Anlaufzeit braucht, und Sie geduldig, humorvoll und ebenso liebesbedürftig wie Mami sind, dann würden wir uns immens freuen, von Ihnen zu hören. Mami ist noch lang keine Seniorin, sie ist gesund und lebensfroh, aktiv und sehr menschenbezogen, noch leidet sie im Tierheim nicht, aber bald wird sie eine Omi sein – und die heißen Sommer, die kalten Winter und den harten Beton nicht mehr so gut wegstecken können. Mit jedem Tag hinter Gittern schwinden ihre Chancen, noch gesehen zu werden. Also bitte, wenn Sie unserem liebenswerten Bollerköpfchen wegen unsinniger Gesetze kein Zuhause schenken können, dann teilen Sie doch ihr Profil – vielleicht kennt ja einer Ihrer Freunde jemanden, der jemanden kennt … und was wäre schöner als ein Happy End für Mami?!

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Mami home

What you'll need for Mami 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 Mami

What life with Mami looks like

Mami is a 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 Mami, answered.

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