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Mary

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Dear Mary would so love to have a family of her own! Mary came to us as a young pup more than a year ago. She longs for affection and would love to be a lap dog. Despite her wonderful nature, Mary is unfortunately often overlooked because of her size; smaller dogs tend to have a better chance of being chosen. Mary is a little clown, playful and attentive, and would surely love a garden she could guard. She thinks other dogs are great and would make a wonderful second dog. She loves being close to people, and she enjoys cuddles and affection to the fullest.

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Liebe Mary möchte so gerne eine eigene Familie! Mary kam schon als Jungspund vor über einem Jahr zu uns, sie sehnt sich nach Zuneigung, wäre gerne ein Schoßhündchen. Trotz ihres wunderbaren Wesens wird Mary leider, wegen ihrer Größe, oft übersehen, bzw. haben die kleineren Hunde größere Chancen auserwählt zu werden. Mary ist ein kleiner Clown, verspielt und Aufmerksam, hätte sicher gerne einen Garten den sie auch bewachen darf. Andere Hunde findet sie toll,sie wäre ein toller Zweithund. Sie liebt es in der Nähe von Menschen zu sein, Kuscheleinheiten und Zuneigung genießt sie in vollen Zügen.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Animal Hope and Liberty e.V.

Living with Mary

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs

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Listed 3 weeks ago

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About Mary

What life with Mary looks like

Mary is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Hope and Liberty e.V. in Germany.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mary, answered.

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