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Marvin

Male · Adult · 4 years

Marvin is a nearly shepherd-sized, neutered, initially possibly somewhat shy multimix male who has grown up in a dog group. The four-year-old dog has only learned how to walk on a leash and how to get into a car with us. He lives peacefully in a mixed dog group and enjoys walks and caregivers. Marvin would appreciate a fenced garden and perhaps a confident second dog. Full family connection must be guaranteed.

DE·Show original

Marvin ist ein knapp schäferhundgroßer, kastrierter, anfangs eventuell etwas schüchterner Multimixrüde, der in einer Hundegruppe aufgewachsen ist. Der vierjährige Hund hat erst bei uns gelernt, wie man an einer Leine geht und wie man in ein Auto einsteigt. Bei uns lebt er friedlich in einer gemischten Hundegruppe und freut sich über Gassigeher und Pfleger. Über einen eingezäunten Garten und vielleicht einen souveränen Zweithund würde sich Marvin freuen. Voller Familienanschluss muss garantiert sein.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Ludwigsburg
Shelter
Tierheim Ludwigsburg
Living with Marvin
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Ludwigsburg · Ludwigsburg

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Marvin home

What you'll need for Marvin 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 Marvin

What life with Marvin looks like

Marvin is a large adult dog waiting at Tierheim Ludwigsburg in Ludwigsburg.

An 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Ludwigsburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marvin, answered.

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