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Mara

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Mara : Female 6 Years old . 2020 Medium At 6 years old, Mara was rescued from the notorious “house of horror”, where around 300 dogs were living in truly appalling, squalid and inhumane conditions. Given what she has endured, we honestly cannot understand how she has come through it all as the wonderfully balanced, gentle and loving girl she is today Mara is a gentle, calm soul Our team met her in August 2026, and they said: Meet Mara! What can we say about Mara? Sometimes a dog comes along who is simply everything you could hope for – and Mara is one of those dogs Mara is, quite simply, exceptional. She lives happily alongside lots of other dogs and is absolutely wonderful with every one of them. During the week we spent with her, she was often happiest lying peacefully in the shade, watching the world go by. But she certainly isn’t an old lady! She enjoyed joining the other dogs for little runs, playing with us and showing us her fun side. More than once, we found ourselves thinking, “Is she really six?” What makes Mara so special is her ability to simply enjoy being with you. She doesn’t demand attention or constantly seek entertainment. She is perfectly happy to lie quietly beside her person, enjoying gentle strokes and the comfort of simply being close We think Mara would thrive in a calm to moderately calm home where she can finally experience the peaceful, secure life she has always deserved. She could happily live with another kind, friendly dog, but she would also be perfectly content as the only dog with someone who wants a gentle companion by their side Mara doesn’t need a complicated life. She just needs love, security, companionship and the chance to finally be someone’s special girl And please, don’t overlook her because she is black. Don’t overlook her because she is six. Don’t overlook the dogs who aren’t puppies Look at the character. Look at the gentle soul. Look at the dog standing in front of you Mara is ready for her forever home. Could that be with you Not cat tested Living at the Sanctuary in Romania

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Paws2Rescue
Living with Mara
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Paws2Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Mara home

What you'll need for Mara 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 Mara

What life with Mara looks like

Mara is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Paws2Rescue in United Kingdom.

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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mara, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mara?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Paws2Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mara on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mara if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Paws2Rescue 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Mara 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 Mara 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 Paws2Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mara 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 (EN). 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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