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Marco Polo

Mixed Breed · Male

Marco Polo was spotted repeatedly on a highway in Hungary for months. He was finally caught with the help of a trap and brought to our partner animal shelter. Upon arrival at the shelter, he showed himself as an anxious and shy male who has probably not experienced anything nice in his life. On the contrary - he has probably been beaten. But he has already made great progress. He lets himself be stroked and walks on a leash. We are looking for patient and empathetic people to give Marco Polo security so that he can continue to build trust. This should happen in a quiet, rural environment with a garden. Contact: Melanie Kulle → WhatsApp or

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Marco Polo wurde monatelang immer wieder an einer Landstraße in Ungarn gesichtet. Mit Hilfe einer Falle konnte er dann endlich gesichert werden und in unser Partnertierheim gebracht werden. Im Tierheim angekommen zeigt er sich als ängstlicher und schüchterner Rüde, der vermutlich noch nichts Schönes in seinem Leben erlebt hat. Im Gegenteil – vermutlich wurde er geschlagen. Aber er hat schon sehr große Fortschritte gemacht. Er lässt sich streicheln und geht an der Leine. Für Marco Polo sucht wir geduldige und einfühlsame Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit geben damit er weiter Vertrauen aufbauen kann. Das ganze sollte in ruhiger, ländlicher Umgebung mit Garten passieren. Kontakt: Melanie Kulle → WhatsApp oder

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Nörten-Hardenberg
Shelter
Herz für Ungarnhunde e.V.
Cared for by Herz für Ungarnhunde e.V. · Nörten-HardenbergLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Marco Polo home

What you'll need for Marco Polo 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 Marco Polo

What life with Marco Polo looks like

Marco Polo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Herz für Ungarnhunde e.V. in Nörten-Hardenberg.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Nörten-Hardenberg, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marco Polo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Marco Polo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Herz für Ungarnhunde e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Marco Polo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Marco Polo if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Herz für Ungarnhunde 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 Marco Polo 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 Marco Polo 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 Herz für Ungarnhunde e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Marco Polo 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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