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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Marley was found by tourist Carolina in mid-March 2022 at the western end of Madeira. An emaciated, neglected, older male dog who wandered around begging. All of Carolina's pleas for help went unanswered; no one would or could help her and "her" Marley. When she finally turned to us, Marley's rescue could finally begin, and Carolina brought him to VetMadeira. There, he was already vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, and tested negative for heartworms. Since April 2022, he has been housed in the dog shelter LePetz, where he enjoys the company of other dogs in the run. He looks much better now and is slowly gaining weight. Marley is now looking for his own family. If interested, please contact us!

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Marley wurde von Touristin Carolina Mitte März 2022 am westlichen Ende Madeiras gefunden. Ein abgemagerter, verwahrloster, älterer Rüde, der bettelnd umherirrte. Alle Hilfegesuche von Carolina blieben jedoch ungehört, niemand wollte oder konnte ihr und „ihrem“ Marley helfen. Als sie sich schließlich an uns wandte konnte Marleys Rettung endlich gestartet werden und Carolina brachte ihn zu VetMadeira. Dort wurde er bereits geimpft, gechipt und kastriert sowie negativ auf Herzwürmer getestet. Seit April 2022 ist er in der Hundepension LePetz untergebracht und geniest dort im Freilauf die Gesellschaft seinesgleichen. Er sieht schon wesentlich besser aus und nimmt langsam zu. Marley sucht nun endlich eine eigene Famile, bei Interesse sehr gerne melden!

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Illingen
Shelter
Streetdogs Madeira e.V.
Living with Marley
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Streetdogs Madeira e.V. · IllingenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

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
    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 Marley

What life with Marley looks like

Marley is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Streetdogs Madeira e.V. in Illingen.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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. Streetdogs Madeira e.V. 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 — Streetdogs Madeira 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 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 Streetdogs Madeira e.V. 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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