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Marinel

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Über mich In den ersten Tagen nach seiner Ankunft war Marinel sehr ängstlich und wollte zunächst nichts mit uns zu tun haben. Sobald wir in seiner Nähe waren, hat er sich versteckt. Nach ein paar Tagen wurde Marinel neugieriger. Durch die anderen Hunde, die bei ihm leben, hat er nach und nach gemerkt, dass wir Menschen überhaupt nicht gefährlich sind. Nachdem wir die ersten gemeinsamen Spaziergänge gemeistert hatten, wurde sein Vertrauen zu uns immer größer. Mittlerweile geht Marinel auch mit unseren Gassigehern spazieren. Er ist bei Menschen zwar noch immer skeptisch und vorsichtig, kann aber bereits deutlich mehr Nähe und Kontakt zulassen als am Anfang. Für Marinel suchen wir ein Zuhause, das Erfahrung mit ängstlichen Hunden hat und ihm die Zeit und Geduld gibt, die er braucht. Gerne darf in seinem neuen Zuhause bereits ein anderer Hund leben. Das wünsche ich mir

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Alsfeld

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About Marinel

What life with Marinel looks like

Marinel is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Alsfeld in Germany.

A young 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Marinel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Marinel?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Alsfeld handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Marinel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Marinel if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Alsfeld 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Marinel 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 Marinel 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 Tierheim Alsfeld early rather than rehoming privately; they know Marinel 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.