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Mario

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Young Sports Star, male, neutered, 1.5 years old, seeks his team Mario is a friendly young mixed-breed male who shows how much joy in life and trust a dog can still have, even after a difficult past. He was presumably born in spring 2025 in Slovakia and has had to spend his entire life so far on a chain, without exercise or stimulation. Despite this, Mario loves people, actively seeks their closeness and clearly enjoys the time he spends with his caregivers. With his black and tan coat markings and his slim, athletic build, Mario visually resembles an Appenzeller mix and may also descend from Slovakian running hounds. His lively nature and his enjoyment of movement also match these working breeds. Mario is full of energy and wishes for a loving home with people who enjoy an intelligent and athletic dog and who want to show him how beautiful life can be away from the chain. A fenced garden would be wonderful, but it is not a must. Mario gets along very well with other dogs and can therefore also be placed as a second dog. Thanks to his open and friendly nature, we can also envision Mario going to dedicated first-time dog owners who are willing to patiently and consistently help a young dog, who has not had many experiences so far, settle into his new life as a family dog. Attending a dog training school is, as always, a requirement. No health limitations have been found in Mario. He is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed and has been examined by a veterinarian. His EU pet passport is ready, and he can set off from Slovakia at any time to find his people! Would you like to get to know Mario? He looks forward to your inquiry by email or by phone: Origin: Slovakia.

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Junge Sportskanone, männlich, kastriert, 1,5J., sucht sein Team Mario ist ein freundlicher junger Mischlingsrüde, der zeigt, wie viel Lebensfreude und Vertrauen ein Hund selbst nach einer schwierigen Vorgeschichte mitbringen kann. Er wurde vermutlich im Frühjahr 2025 in der Slowakei geboren und musste sein ganzes bisheriges Leben ohne Auslauf und Beschäftigung an einer Kette verbringen. Dabei liebt Mario Menschen, sucht aktiv ihre Nähe und genießt die Zeit mit seinen Pflegern sichtlich. Mit seiner schwarz lohfarbenen Fellzeichnung und der schlanken, athletischen Statur erinnert Mario optisch an einen Appenzeller Mix und könnte auch von slowakischen Laufhunden abstammen. Auch sein aufgewecktes Wesen und seine Freude an Bewegung passen zu diesen arbeitsfreudigen Rassen. Mario steckt voller Energie und wünscht sich ein liebevolles Zuhause bei Menschen, die Freude an einem intelligenten und sportlichen Hund haben und Mario zeigen möchten, wie schön das Leben abseits der Kette sein kann. Ein eingezäunter Garten wäre toll, ist aber kein Muss. Mario kommt sehr gut mit anderen Hunden zurecht und kann daher auch als Zweithund vermittelt werden. Durch seine offene und freundliche Art können wir uns Mario auch bei engagierten Ersthundehaltern vorstellen, die bereit sind, einen jungen Hund, der bisher nicht viel kennenlernen durfte, mit Geduld und Konsequenz an sein neues Leben als Familienhund zu gewöhnen. Den Besuch einer Hundeschule setzen wir wie immer voraus. Gesundheitlich konnten bei Mario keine Einschränkungen festgestellt werden. Er ist kastriert, gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt und tierärztlich untersucht. Sein EU Heimtierausweis liegt bereit, er kann von der Slowakei aus jederzeit auf den Weg machen, um seine Menschen zu finden! Möchtest du Mario kennenlernen? Er freut sich auf deine Anfrage über oder telefonisch: Herkunft: Slowakei.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Südkreta e.V.
Living with Mario
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Südkreta e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mario home

What you'll need for Mario 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 Mario

What life with Mario looks like

Mario is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Südkreta e.V. 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 Mario, answered.

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