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Harzer Fuchs · Male · Adult · 5 years

Hey folks, it's Marley, a herding dog mix, desperately looking for a new home. While my caretakers and trainers at our shelter take very good care of me, there's simply too much going on here: too many distractions, too much chaos. That's exactly what I can't handle well. As a typical herding dog, I'm very sensitive and react to every little thing in my environment. Dynamics can quickly overwhelm me, loud noises scare me, and the energy of the people around me reflects back to me unfiltered. Accordingly, I have a few requirements for my new people and my new home, but I can promise that I also make for a lot of fun. You should already have some dog experience, as I'm not a beginner dog due to my sensitivity. Additionally, it would be great if you had an idea of how you want to keep me occupied. Just taking me for walks isn't enough for me; I want to be challenged and supported, and I love doing things with people and learning new things. I already have a good grasp of basic obedience, leash work, and recall, so it can certainly be more. As a herding dog, I'm predisposed to distance training. Hoopers Agility would definitely be something for me, but I'm also open to any other form of engagement. I like working with my head, but I also don't have physical limitations. So we can definitely go out and burn some energy together. But I also need to be able to settle down. Ideally: action outside, lots of quiet at home. And quiet is also the keyword in our daily interactions. If you're hectic, dynamic, or even aggressive, I'll be that way too. If you go about with me calmly and relaxed, I'll be that way too and will also seek your company. Kids with their dynamics unnerve me, so there shouldn't be any kids in my new home. I usually get along well with other dogs, but it depends on the person guiding the interactions. Do you want to get to know me? Then come and meet me at the animal shelter. Maybe we'll be a good match. This animal is not suitable for homes with children.

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Hey Leute, ich bin’s, Marley, ein Hütehund-Mix, der sich sehnlichst ein neues Zuhause wünscht. Hier im Tierheim kümmern sich zwar meine Pfleger und Trainer sehr gut um mich, trotzdem ist mir hier alles zu viel: zu viele Reize, zu viel Trubel. Dabei ist es genau das, was ich nicht gut aushalten kann. Typisch Hütehund bin ich sehr sensibel und reagiere auf jede Kleinigkeit in meiner Umgebung. Dynamik lässt mich schnell überdrehen, laute Geräusche machen mir Angst und die Energie der Menschen um mich herum spiegele ich ungefiltert. Dementsprechend bringe ich ein paar Anforderungen an meine neuen Menschen und mein Zuhause mit, kann aber versprechen, dass ich auch echt Spaß mache. Du solltest bereits Hundeerfahrung mitbringen, da ich aufgrund meiner Sensibilität kein Anfängerhund bin. Außerdem würde ich mich freuen, wenn du eine Vorstellung davon hast, wie du mich beschäftigen möchtest. Nur spazieren gehen reicht mir nicht, ich möchte gefordert und gefördert werden und liebe es, mit Menschen zusammen etwas zu tun und Neues zu lernen. Grundsignale, Leinenführigkeit und Rückruf beherrsche ich schon sehr gut, daher darf es gern etwas mehr sein. Als Hütehund bin ich für Distanztraining prädestiniert. Hoopers Agility wäre daher bestimmt etwas für mich, ich bin aber auch für jede andere Beschäftigungsform offen. Ich mag Kopfarbeit, körperliche Einschränkungen habe ich aber auch nicht. Wir können uns also gern gemeinsam austoben. Als Ausgleich muss ich aber auch zur Ruhe finden können. Das heißt im besten Fall: Draußen Action, zuhause viel Ruhe. Und Ruhe ist auch das Stichwort in unserem täglichen Umgang miteinander. Bist du hektisch, dynamisch oder gar aggressiv, bin ich es dir gegenüber auch. Gehst du ruhig und entspannt mit mir um, bin ich es auch und suche auch gerne deine Nähe. Kinder verunsichern mich mit ihrer Dynamik, daher sollte es in meinem neuen Zuhause keine Kinder geben. Mit anderen Hunden komme ich meist gut klar, wenn Begegnungen gut durch den Menschen angeleitet werden. Hier entscheidet aber die Sympathie. Hast du Lust, mich kennenzulernen? Dann besuche mich doch einmal hier im Tierheim. Vielleicht passen wir ja zusammen. Euer Marley

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
Living with Marley
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Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · RemagenLearn about Harzer Fuchs

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Bringing Marley home

What you'll need for Marley 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
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    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 Marley

What life with Marley looks like

Marley is a adult harzer fuchs dog waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

An 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 Marley, answered.

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