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Mario

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

The friendly male dog was running around at a female friend's place in the neighborhood. There was actually no reason to take him in, except that he still needs to be neutered, which will take place in the next few days. But Maria usually can't bring herself to release the dogs back onto the street afterward, which in our project was actually supposed to be the case, since after all we can't always find a home for every animal. She liked Mario so much for his sporty, friendly manner that she would like to give it a try, and so we hope that others will feel similarly and someone will want to offer Mario a home. From the beginning of August he will then also be ready, and I wish him lots of luck.

DE·Show original

Der freundliche Rüde rannte bei einer Freundin in der Nachbarschaft rum. Eigentlich gab es keinen Grund ihn mitzunehmen, außer dass er noch kastriert werden muss, was die nächsten Tage auch stattfinden wird. Doch Maria schafft es gewöhnlich nicht, die Hunde danach auch wieder auf die Straße zu entlassen, was ja in unserem Projekt eigentlich auch der Fall sein sollte, da wir schließlich nicht immer für alle Tiere ein zu Hause finden können. Mario gefiel ihr in seiner sportlich freundlichen Art so gut, dass sie es gerne versuchen möchte und so hoffen wir, dass es auch anderen Leuten ähnlich ergehen wird und jemand Mario sein zu Hause bieten möchte. Ab Anfang August wird er dann auch so weit sein und ich wünsche ihm viel Glück.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundehilfe Kreta e.V.
Living with Mario
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Hundehilfe Kreta e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mario home

What you'll need for Mario 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 Mario

What life with Mario looks like

Mario is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Kreta e.V. in Germany.

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

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Hundehilfe Kreta 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 — Hundehilfe Kreta 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 Hundehilfe Kreta 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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