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Margot

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Background The young Breton dog Margot arrived at the animal shelter of the Pro Animal animal welfare association on La Gomera along with her mother Grace and her siblings. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in her life. She was born under difficult conditions, as her former owner kept several dogs for hunting, and their numbers increased significantly due to unplanned litters. Only when the property had to be abandoned did Margot get a chance for a better start in life. Currently, she is still cautious and somewhat shy, as everything is new to her. At the same time, she is curious and attentively observes her surroundings. With other dogs, Margot is friendly and social, which provides her with security. Like all these dogs, she needs time, patience, and loving guidance to build trust and explore the world. One thing is certain even now: Margot deserves the chance to have a protected and happy dog life.

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Vorgeschichte Die junge Bretonenhündin Margot ist gemeinsam mit ihrer Mutter Grace und ihren Geschwistern in das Tierheim des Tierschutzvereins Pro Animal auf La Gomera gekommen. Für sie beginnt damit ein neuer Lebensabschnitt. Sie wurde in schwierigen Verhältnissen geboren, da ihr ehemaliger Besitzer mehrere Hunde für die Jagd hielt und die Zahl durch ungewollte Würfe stark anwuchs. Erst als das Grundstück aufgegeben werden musste, bekam Margot die Chance auf einen besseren Start ins Leben. Aktuell zeigt sie sich noch vorsichtig und etwas schüchtern, da für sie alles neu ist. Gleichzeitig ist sie neugierig und beobachtet ihre Umgebung aufmerksam. Mit anderen Hunden ist Margot freundlich und sozial, was ihr Sicherheit gibt. Wie alle diese Hunde braucht sie Zeit, Geduld und liebevolle Begleitung, um Vertrauen zu entwickeln und die Welt kennenzulernen. Sicher ist schon jetzt: Margot verdient die Chance auf ein behütetes und glückliches Hundeleben.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Garafia e.V.
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Garafia e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Margot home

What you'll need for Margot 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 Margot

What life with Margot looks like

Margot is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Garafia e.V. in Germany.

An young 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 Margot, answered.

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