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Merle (feste Interessenten)

Irish Setter · Female · Senior · 13 years

Merle Merle ist eine 13-jährige Irish-Setter-Mix Hündin, sie ist sehr lieb und freundlich zu jedem. Trotz ihres Alters ist sie noch einigermaßen fit und geht gerne kleine, gemütliche Gassi-Runden. Für ihre letzten Jahre sucht sie ein liebevolles, ruhiges Zuhause, in dem sie ihren Lebensabend genießen darf. Wir suchen für Merle eine Endstelle oder eine Pflegestelle. Bei Interesse an einem unserer Hunde schreiben Sie bitte eine Mail an und teilen Sie dabei gleich ein paar Sachen mit, die für eine Hundevermittlung interessant sind: Erfahrungen mit Hunden; Wohnsituation; sind Kinder und/oder andere Tiere im Haushalt; wie lange muss der Hund tagsüber alleine bleiben. Bitte geben Sie für Rückfragen eine Telefonnummer an.

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg
Living with Merle (feste Interessenten)
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg · GermanyLearn about Irish Setter →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Merle (feste Interessenten) home

What you'll need for Merle (feste Interessenten) 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 Merle (feste Interessenten)

What life with Merle (feste Interessenten) looks like

Merle (feste Interessenten) is a senior irish setter dog waiting at Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg in Germany.

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

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Merle (feste Interessenten), answered.

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