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Merci

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Merci, a young female dog, was unfortunately forced to experience the harsh reality of being an unwanted pet when she was sent to a Hungarian euthanasia center. However, her fate took a turn for the better when a spot opened up at a local animal shelter, allowing her to escape this terrible fate. Unfortunately, we know nothing about Merci's past before the euthanasia center. No one can say where she lived or what experiences she had in her short life. Merci, who is likely no more than a year old, stands about 30-35 cm tall and is a small dog. With her brown and black coat and darker brown markings on her face, she is a real beauty. Merci is relaxed and affectionate around people, enjoys being picked up and cherishes the company of her caregivers. Despite her history, she has a very positive attitude towards people. Merci has had very little experience in her life so far. Her future owners should be prepared to show her everything she needs to know about living as a family pet with patience and loving consistency. The basics of dog training can't be learned overnight and require a lot of practice and time.

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Damit dein ausgefülltes Interessenten-Formular auch an uns übermittelt wird, müssen zwingend die Cookies unserer Homepage akzeptiert werden. Andernfalls erhalten wir deine Selbstauskunft nicht. Die noch junge Hundedame Merci musste leider bereits erfahren, wie wenig Glück einem Hund widerfahren kann: – Als ungewollter Hund landete sie in einer ungarischen Tötungsstation. Doch ihr Schicksal wendete sich glücklicherweise zum Guten, als ein Plätzchen im Tierheim frei wurde und sie so diesen schlimmen Ort gerade noch rechtzeitig verlassen durfte. Über Mercis Vergangenheit vor der Tötungsstation wissen wir leider nichts. Niemand kann sagen, wo Merci zuvor gelebt hat oder welche Erfahrungen sie in ihrem kurzen Leben bereits machen musste. Die höchstens einjährige Merci gehört mit ihren etwa 30–35 cm Schulterhöhe zu den kleinen Hunden. Mit ihrem braun-schwarzen Fell und den dunkleren Abzeichen im braunen Gesicht ist sie eine echte Schönheit. Im Umgang mit Menschen zeigt sich Merci entspannt und lieb. Sie lässt sich gerne auf den Arm nehmen und genießt die Nähe zu ihren Helfern. Trotz ihrer Vorgeschichte ist sie Menschen sehr positiv gegenüber eingestellt. Merci hat in ihrem bisherigen Leben nur sehr wenig kennenlernen dürfen. Ihre zukünftigen Menschen sollten deshalb unbedingt bereit sein, ihr mit Geduld und liebevoller Konsequenz alles zu zeigen, was zu einem Leben als Familienhund gehört. Das Hunde-1×1 lässt sich nicht über Nacht lernen und braucht viel Training und Zeit. Bei der

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Reutlingen
Shelter
Paradies für Tiere e.V.
Living with Merci
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Paradies für Tiere e.V. · ReutlingenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Merci home

What you'll need for Merci 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 Merci

What life with Merci looks like

Merci is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Paradies für Tiere e.V. in Reutlingen.

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

Reutlingen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Merci, answered.

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