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Merlin

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Merlin was surrendered to the animal shelter by his owners one day. Unfortunately, we don't know why. What we do know is that Merlin's world was turned upside down and he was deeply saddened by this loss. Thankfully, animal lovers were quick to step in and at least took him out of the shelter and placed him in a home. Merlin needed some time to come to terms with the loss of his family, but gradually he thawed and showed more of his wonderful character. Merlin is a loving, obedient, friendly male, who naturally, like a typical Golden Retriever, loves water and his toys and enjoys long walks. He gets along well with other dogs, both male and female. Our vet estimates the handsome male to be around 5-7 years old. For the active male, we are looking for people who can spend a lot of time with him and provide him with enough exercise. He would definitely enjoy attending a dog school, as he seems to have yet to learn basic dog training. He is a strong, agile male, but also settles down when he is exercised and can be with his people. He currently lives in a private foster home in Turkey with other dogs in a pack. He gets along well with them, but you can tell he misses a primary caregiver, for whom he would do anything. Merlin is about 58cm tall and weighs around 27kg, he is neutered, microchipped, regularly dewormed and vaccinated, and the rapid test for Mediterranean diseases was negative. He will be placed with a contract and a deposit after a positive preliminary check.

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Merlin wurde eines Tages von seinen Besitzern im Tierheim abgegeben. Warum, wieso, weshalb wissen wir leider nicht. Was wir wissen ist, dass Merlin’s Welt auf dem Kopf stand und er tieftraurig über diesen Verlust war. Gott sei Dank waren schnell Tierschützer zur Stelle, die ihn zumindest aus dem Tierheim holten und ihn Zuhause unterbrachten. Merlin brauchte eine Weile um den Verlust seiner Familie zu verkraften aber nach und nach taute er auf und ließ immer mehr von seinem tollen Charakter sehen. Merlin ist ein liebevoller, gelehriger, freundlicher Rüde, der natürlich, ganz Goldie typisch, das Wasser und sein Spielzeug liebt und gerne ausführliche Spaziergänge unternimmt. Mit anderen Hunden ist er verträglich, sowohl mit Rüden als auch mit Hündinnen versteht er sich gut. Unser Tierarzt schätzt den bildschönen Rüden auf etwa 5-7 Jahre. Für den aktiven Rüden suchen wir Menschen, die viel Zeit mit ihm verbringen und die ihn auch auslasten können. Mit Sicherheit hätte er viel Spaß am Besuch einer Hundeschule, denn soviel Hunde-ein-mal-eins scheint ihm noch keiner beigebracht zu haben. Er ist ein kräftiger, agiler Rüde, kommt aber auch zur Ruhe wenn er ausgelastet wird und bei seinen Menschen sein kann. Aktuell lebt er auf einer privaten Pflegestelle in der Türkei mit anderen Hunden in Rudelhaltung. Das macht er auch prima mit, aber man merkt ihm an, wie sehr ihm eine Bezugsperson fehlt, für die er alles tun würde. Merlin ist ca. 58cm groß und etwa 27kg schwer, er ist kastriert, gechipt, regelmäßig entwurmt und durchgeimpft, der Schnelltest auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten war negativ. Er wird nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit Schutzvertrag und gegen eine Schutzgebühr vermittelt. Wenn Sie sich für Merlin interessieren, schreiben Sie uns doch bitte wie er bei Ihnen leben würde, wieviele Personen/Tiere sich im Haushalt befinden, wie lange er alleine bleiben müsste und den Plan B für Krankheit/Urlaub.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Ansbach
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Antalya
Living with Merlin
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Antalya · AnsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Merlin home

What you'll need for Merlin 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 Merlin

What life with Merlin looks like

Merlin is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Antalya in Ansbach.

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 Merlin, answered.

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