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Marley

Mixed Breed · Male

When a spot opened up at our shelter Finca Esquinzo, Marley was allowed to leave the "Municipal Albergue de Puerto del Rosario" and move in with them. It took Marley a lot of courage to leave his kennel and step into the unfamiliar car, but we think he’s glad he made this big leap. According to our information, the unfortunate male dog was found alone and completely out of his mind with panic in the capital city of the island. He had no microchip, and at first, no one knew where he came from. There were bloody scabs on his ears and nose, which intensely itched and that he constantly scratched. After a veterinary examination, treatment with a cortisone cream began immediately, and finally, the annoying itching stopped. The first few days, Marley wouldn’t leave his kennel at the clinic – there he felt safe. Every time someone tried to touch him, the poor little dog would flinch and whimper. But with yummy canned food and hand-feeding, his tail began to wag, and he became more confident. Now he spends his days in the open field with Bernie, Fix, and Naija. But even there, he’s found a corner where he feels safe. Only with much persuasion does he also take a walk with Andrea through the enclosure. Since trust often goes through the stomach for dogs, Marley quickly learned that there’s a special place for him at mealtime. At first, he still approached his bowl with a hanging head, but now he barks with joy and jumps from one paw to the other. So, there you have it – it works! Marley needs some time to get used to his new living conditions. But once he warms up, he can’t get enough of being petted and cuddled. He’s a very affectionate, friendly little dog and deserves to finally enjoy a real dog life. When he gets nervous, he “smiles” out of insecurity. With this, he tries to ease the situation and wants to say: “Please don’t hurt me.” Because of his white fur, it would be urgently necessary for Marley to leave the Sun Island Fuerteventura as soon as possible. Light-colored dogs often suffer more from sun and heat, which can cause skin problems. For Marley, we are looking for people with patience who can give him the peace he needs but also show him the way into everyday life. Older, more independent children would certainly be no problem, as long as they give him the right to retreat when he needs it. A pre-existing, open-minded companion would certainly be helpful, but it’s not a must. Marley always leaves his kennel clean and even the blanket stays intact. For now, he prefers to lie somewhere else. Everything he doesn’t know is ignored for the time being. Marley can now leave for his new home immediately, microchipped, fully vaccinated, and tested for Mediterranean diseases. Who has a heart for the cute puppy and shows him the beautiful sides of life?

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Als auf unse­rer Pfle­ge­stel­le Fin­ca Esquin­zo ein Plätz­chen frei wur­de, durf­te Mar­ley die „Alber­gue Muni­ci­pal de Puer­to del Rosa­rio“ ver­las­sen und bei ihnen ein­zie­hen. Es kos­te­te Mar­ley sehr viel Mut, sei­ne Box zu ver­las­sen und in das frem­de Auto ein­zu­stei­gen, aber wir den­ken, heu­te ist er froh, dass er die­sen gro­ßen Sprung geschafft hat. Laut unse­ren Infor­ma­tio­nen wur­de der bedau­erns­wer­te Rüde allei­ne und völ­lig außer sich vor Panik in der Insel­haupt­stadt gefun­den. Er hat­te kei­nen Mikro­chip und zunächst wuss­te nie­mand, woher er kam. An den Ohren und an der Nase hat­te er blu­ti­gen Schorf, der enorm juck­te und den er sich immer wie­der auf­kratz­te. Nach einer Unter­su­chung durch den Tier­arzt begann sofort die Behand­lung mit einer Kor­ti­son Creme und end­lich hör­te das läs­ti­ge Jucken auf. Die ers­ten Tage woll­te Mar­ley die Box in der Kran­ken­sta­ti­on nicht ver­las­sen – dort fühl­te er sich sicher. Jedes Mal, wenn man ihn berüh­ren woll­te, zuck­te der arme Hun­de­mann zusam­men und näss­te sich ein. Aber mit lecke­rem Dosen­fleisch und Hand­füt­te­rung begann schließ­lich sein Schwanz zu wedeln und er wur­de muti­ger. Nun ist er täg­lich im Frei­lauf bei Ber­nie, Fix und Nai­la. Aber auch dort hat er sich eine Ecke gesucht, in der er sich sicher fühlt. Nur mit viel Über­re­dungs­kunst spa­ziert er dann auch ein­mal mit Andrea durch das Gehe­ge. Da bei fast allen Hun­den Ver­trau­en durch den Magen geht, lern­te Mar­ley schnell, dass es zum Fres­sen auch für ihn einen bestimm­ten Platz gibt. Anfangs schlich er noch mit hän­gen­dem Kopf zu sei­nem Napf, heu­te bellt er vor Freu­de und springt von einem Pföt­chen auf das ande­re. Na also – geht doch! Mar­ley braucht etwas Zeit, um sich an neue Lebens­um­stän­de zu gewöh­nen. Taut er aber erst ein­mal auf, kann er gar nicht genug gekrault und beschmust wer­den. Er ist ein sehr anhäng­li­cher, freund­li­cher Hun­de­mann und hat es ver­dient, end­lich ein ech­tes Hun­de­le­ben genie­ßen zu dür­fen. Wenn er ner­vös wird, „lächelt“ er aus Unsi­cher­heit. Damit ver­sucht er, die Situa­ti­on zu beschwich­ti­gen und möch­te sagen: „Bit­te tu mir nichts.“ Wegen sei­nes wei­ßen Fells wäre es drin­gend nötig, dass Mar­ley die Son­nen­in­sel Fuer­te­ven­tura so schnell wie mög­lich ver­las­sen kann. Hel­le Hun­de nei­gen oft zu Haut­pro­ble­men, weil ihnen Son­ne und Hit­ze stär­ker zuset­zen. Für Mar­ley suchen wir Men­schen mit Geduld, die ihm einer­seits die Ruhe geben, die er braucht, aber ande­rer­seits auch die Auf­ga­be über­neh­men, ihm den Weg in den All­tag zu zei­gen. Schon etwas grö­ße­re, sou­ve­rä­ne Kin­der sind sicher kein Pro­blem, solan­ge sie ihm das Recht geben, sich zurück­zie­hen zu kön­nen, wenn er es braucht. Ein bereits vor­han­de­ner, offe­ner Art­ge­nos­se wäre sicher eine Hil­fe, ist aber kein Muss. Mar­ley ver­lässt sei­ne Box immer sau­ber und auch die Decke bleibt heil. Momen­tan legt er sich noch lie­ber dane­ben. Alles, was er nicht kennt, wird erst ein­mal igno­riert. Mar­ley kann ab sofort gechipt, kom­plett durch­ge­impft und auf Mit­tel­meer­krank­hei­ten getes­tet in sein neu­es Zuhau­se aus­rei­sen. Wer hat ein Herz für den hüb­schen Jung­hund und zeigt ihm die schö­nen Sei­ten des Lebens?

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Dransfeld
Shelter
Tierhilfe Fuerteventura
Living with Marley
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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 mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Fuerteventura in Dransfeld.

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. Tierhilfe Fuerteventura 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 — Tierhilfe Fuerteventura 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 Tierhilfe Fuerteventura 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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