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Mike

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

In Linares, Mike is waiting to get into the transporter and travel to Germany - and even though he doesn't know it yet, this Saturday (March 18, 2023) he will meet his foster family in "Alemania". Mike came into the care of the animal welfare workers in Linares at the beginning of March 2023. A woman handed over the just 1 1/2 years old (as of 03/2023) terrier mix to an volunteer employee of ArcoNatura. She told that Mike had spent the entire last year alone in the patio of a house. The loneliness and uncertainty about when and if the next meal would come, and the lack of contact with other animals and people have left marks. Mike was very suspicious and overwhelmed by all the new impressions during the first days in the animal shelter. But after a short time, he realized how nice a cuddle is, how much security a nap among friends brings, and how fantastic life is when there are regular meals and a personal place to sleep at night. However, small dogs always have a harder time in the animal shelter than our gentle giants. The small ones can use less exercise time, only a few are confident and attentive enough to run without injury in the large group, and so the little ones spend more time in the kennel, and thus also without direct contact with humans. Mike urgently needs a lot of love and attention - and he will receive it from his loving foster family in Mandelbachtal, in the beautiful Saarland. There, once he has adjusted a bit, he can be visited. We will soon report from his temporary home how the little charmer likes living as a couch cushion and neighborhood sheriff - and then we hope to hear soon from one of his fans that Mike has found a permanent home and a loving family. Update from the foster home: Anyone looking for an active, young, attentive and funny companion will not be able to miss Mike. This handsome, long-legged mix is available for all activities. As long as he can be there. He already knows the basics well - he is house-trained, walks properly on a leash and is a relaxed passenger in the car. In the house, Mike knows how to behave, he is well-behaved and doesn't destroy anything. Another playmate is welcome. Children should be somewhat older and understanding. Mike would gladly pack his suitcase and move to his forever people.

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In Linares wartet Mike, dass er in den Transporter steigen und nach Deutschland reisen darf – und wenn er es auch noch nicht ahnt, schon diesen Samstag (am 18.03.2023) wird er seine Pflegefamilie in „Alemania“ kennenlernen. Mike kam Anfang März 2023 in die Obhut der Tierschützer von Linares. Eine Frau gab den erst 1 1/2 Jahre alten (Stand 03/2023) Terrier Mix bei einer ehrenamtlichen Mitarbeiterin der ArcoNatura ab. Sie erzählte, dass Mike das gesamte letzte Jahr allein im Patio eines Wohnhauses verbracht hatte. Die Einsamkeit und die Ungewissheit, wann und ob die nächste Mahlzeit kommt, das Fehlen von Kontakt zu anderen Tieren und Menschen haben Spuren hinterlassen. Mike war die ersten Tage im Tierheim sehr misstrauisch und von all den neuen Eindrücken überfordert. Aber schon nach kürzester Zeit hat er festgestellt, wie schön eine Streicheleinheit ist, wie viel Sicherheit ein Nickerchen unter Freunden schenkt, wie fantastisch das Leben ist, wenn es regelmäßige Mahlzeiten und einen eigenen Schlafplatz für die Nacht gibt. Kleine Hunde haben allerdings im Tierheim immer ein schwereres Leben als unsere sanften Riesen. Die Zwerge können weniger Auslaufzeit nutzen, nur wenige sind selbstbewusst und aufmerksam genug, um verletzungsfrei im großen Rudel zu laufen, und so verbringen die Minis mehr Zeit im Zwinger, und damit auch ohne direkten Kontakt zu den Menschen. Mike braucht dringend viel Liebe und Aufmerksamkeit – und die wird er bei seiner liebevollen Pflegefamilie in Mandelbachtal, im schönen Saarland, bekommen. Dort kann er, wenn er sich ein bisschen eingewöhnt wird, auch besucht werden. Wir werden schon bald aus seinem vorübergehenden Zuhause berichten, wie dem kleinen Charmeur das Dasein als Sofakissen und Nachbarschaftssheriff gefällt – und dann hoffen wir, bald von einem seiner Fans zu hören, dass Mike ein Heim auf Lebenszeit und eine liebevolle Familie gefunden hat. Update der Pflegestelle: Wer einen aktiven, jungen aufmerksamen und lustigen Begleiter sucht, der kommt an Mike nicht vorbei. Der hübsche hochbeinige Mix ist für alle Aktivitäten zu haben. Hauptsache er darf dabei sein. Er beherrscht das Einmaleins schon gut – ist Stubenrein, läuft vorbildlich an der Leine und ist ein entspannter Mitfahrer im Auto. Im Haus weiss Mike sich zu benehmen, er ist brav und zerstört nichts. Gerne darf ein weiterer Spielkamerad vorhanden sein. Kinder sollten etwas älter und verständig sein. Gerne würde Mike sein Köfferchen packen und zu seinen Für-Immer-Menschen ziehen.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Mike
  • House-trained
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Mike home

What you'll need for Mike in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Mike

What life with Mike looks like

Mike is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

An 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. 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 Mike, answered.

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