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Mousse

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Mousse and her brother Gofre were observed in a notorious and very poor district of Punta Umbria, where they searched for food for weeks and barely survived. We will never know where the two dogs, who are obviously siblings, came from, what story they would tell, or how they ended up in this difficult situation. However, one of the residents finally gathered courage and informed his friend, who in turn is a volunteer at the animal shelter. Two matted, dirty, and smelly bundles of fur - this is how the two vagabonds came into the care of our partners. At first, they were rather shy and did not want to be touched, but the skills of their rescuers have brought about a beautiful change. Not only through the clipping that gave them a neater appearance, but also through a completely changed behavior towards people, the two beautiful dogs have caused surprise. Mousse is an absolutely friendly girl who immediately runs to meet any caretaker who enters the kennel. She wants to be petted and cuddled, snuggles close to "her" person, rolls onto her back and can never get enough cuddles. The nearly one-year-old (as of November 2022) female dog wants to please, she wants to do everything right and shows no behavioral problems towards her fellow animals. It would be nice if Mousse could celebrate her first dog birthday already in a cozy home, with liver pâté cake, birthday songs, and above all: surrounded by her own people who love her and who will never let her go again...

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Mousse und ihr Bruder Gofre wurden in einem verrufenen und sehr armen Viertel von Punta Umbria beobachtet, wie sie dort wochenlang nach Essbarem suchten und sich mehr schlecht als recht durchschlugen. Woher die beiden Hunde, die offensichtlich Geschwister sind, dorthin gelangten, welche Geschichte sie zu erzählen hätten und wie sie in diese missliche Lage kamen, werden wir leider nie erfahren, doch fasste sich einer der Anwohner ein Herz und benachrichtigte seinen Bekannten, der wiederum als Freiwilliger im Tierheim aktiv ist. Zwei verfilzte, dreckige und stinkende Fellknäuel- so kamen die beiden Vagabunden in die Obhut unserer Partner und während sie sich anfangs eher scheu zeigten und nicht angefasst werden wollten, haben die Künste ihrer Retter eine schöne Veränderung bewirkt. Nicht nur durch die Schur, die den beiden eine gepflegtere Optik verleiht, sondern auch durch ein völlig verändertes Verhalten gegenüber Menschen, haben die beiden bildhübschen Hunde für Überraschung gesorgt. Mousse ist ein absolut freundliches Mädel, das immer sofort angerannt kommt, sobald einer der Pfleger den Zwinger betritt. Sie möchte unbedingt gestreichelt und liebkost erden, kuschelt sich ganz dicht an „ihren“ Menschen, wirft sich auf den Rücken und kann gar nicht genügend Streicheleinheiten bekommen. Die knapp einjährige (Stand November 2022) Hündin möchte gefallen, sie will alles richtig machen und zeigt auch gegenüber ihren Artgenossen keinerlei Verhaltensprobleme. Schön wäre natürlich, wenn Mousse ihren ersten Hundegeburtstag bereits in einem behaglichen Zuhause feiern dürfte, bei Leberwurstkuchen, Geburtstagsliedern und vor allem: inmitten ihrer eigenen Menschen, die sie lieben und die sie nie wieder loslassen muss….

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Mousse home

What you'll need for Mousse 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 Mousse

What life with Mousse looks like

Mousse is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

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 Mousse, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mousse?
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 Mousse on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mousse 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 Mousse 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 Mousse 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 Mousse 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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