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Merlin

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Merlin – little heartthrob, who has already waited far too long Merlin was given up together with his brothers Lancelot, Arturo, and Robin at the animal shelter. Although the four are safe there, an animal shelter is simply not a place where young dogs should spend their important childhood. And Merlin waits… and waits. For far too long already. For a young dog, that means lost time – time that should be spent discovering the world, learning trust, and feeling security. But Merlin is a real little sunshine, who just needs the chance to settle in. He longs for people who can show him with patience, love, and care how wonderful life can be. Like all dogs his age, Merlin of course still needs training and orientation. And he wants to get to know the world – step by step. Later, he will be a bigger dog, so we wish for him a home with a securely fenced garden, where he can run, play, and simply be a dog. We hope so much that Merlin will soon be able to experience that life also has good sides. So far, fate has not been particularly kind to him – and his waiting time at the animal shelter will only get longer. The Spanish Mastiff that lies within Merlin was once used as a herd protection dog. Today, the breed is often kept as a house and farm dog and is considered calm, patient, and gentle – qualities that make them wonderful family dogs. If you are smitten by Merlin's gaze and are aware of the responsibility, please contact his responsible mediator. Merlin would also be overjoyed with a foster home. Merlin should not have to wait any longer.

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Merlin – kleiner Herzbube, der schon viel zu lange wartet Merlin wurde zusammen mit seinen Brüdern Lancelot, Arturo und Robin im Tierheim abgegeben. Dort sind die Vier zwar in Sicherheit, doch ein Tierheim ist einfach kein Ort, an dem junge Hunde ihre wichtige Kindheit verbringen sollten. Und Merlin wartet… und wartet. Viel zu lange schon. Für einen jungen Hund bedeutet das verlorene Zeit – Zeit, in der er eigentlich die Welt entdecken, Vertrauen lernen und Geborgenheit spüren sollte. Dabei ist Merlin ein echter kleiner Sonnenschein, der einfach nur die Chance braucht, anzukommen. Er sehnt sich nach Menschen, die ihm mit Ruhe, Liebe und Geduld zeigen, wie schön das Leben sein kann. Wie alle Hunde in seinem Alter braucht Merlin natürlich noch Erziehung und Orientierung. Und er möchte die Welt kennenlernen – gemeinsam, Schritt für Schritt. Später wird er ein etwas größerer Hund werden, daher wünschen wir uns für ihn ein Zuhause mit sicher eingezäuntem Garten, in dem er rennen, toben und einfach Hund sein darf. Wir hoffen so sehr, dass Merlin bald erleben darf, dass das Leben auch gute Seiten hat. Bisher meinte das Schicksal es nicht besonders gut mit ihm – und seine Wartezeit im Tierheim wird immer länger. Der Spanische Mastiff, der in Merlin steckt, wurde früher als Herdenschutzhund eingesetzt. Heute wird die Rasse häufig als Haus- und Hofhund gehalten und gilt als ruhig, geduldig und sanft – Eigenschaften, die sie zu wunderbaren Familienhunden machen. Wenn Sie sich in Merlins Blick verguckt haben und sich der Verantwortung bewusst sind, melden Sie sich gerne bei seiner zuständigen Vermittlerin. Über eine Pflegestelle würde Merlin sich ebenfalls riesig freuen. Merlin sollte nicht noch länger warten müssen. Hier geht’s zu Merlins Video

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Merlin
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Merlin home

What you'll need for Merlin 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 Merlin

What life with Merlin looks like

Merlin is a extra-large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

An young 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.

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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. SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. 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 — SALVA Hundehilfe 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. 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 SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. 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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