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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Muffin carries her name more than just rightly, for she is fluffy, cuddly, irresistible and sweet – and the best of all: you won't get fat if you choose our Muffin. Muffin is six months old (as of 11/2021) and was rescued by the animal protectors along with her sister Mofly, when the two emaciated dogs each fit into one hand of the concerned people. The little bundles of fur were covered in parasites, hungry, sad and scared. Now, when you meet Muffin today, there's actually nothing left of her difficult start in life. A beautiful female dog has become the dirty and undernourished puppy, and a bit more Muffin will surely grow until she becomes a real princess. But Muffin is definitely ready to dive into the adventure of being a family dog. The cheerful and sporty teenager is open to any career that promises many fun hours, long walks and cozy cuddle evenings on the couch. Muffin wants to be right in the middle of everything, not just watching … If you have time to explain the world to a playful playmobile, if you are humorous and can forgive small (and big) foolishities, if you still take long walks with your best friend even in the rain and you know something about operating colorful balls (or are willing to have them explained to you by Muffin), then you are the perfect person for our lovely snuggle ball – and you should not hesitate to let us know immediately, so that this wonderful addition to your family can storm into your heart and home soon. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Muffin trägt ihren Namen mehr als zu Recht, denn sie ist fluffig, knuffig, unwiderstehlich und süß – und das Allerbeste: man wird nicht dick, wenn man sich für unsere Muffin entscheidet. Muffin ist sechs Monat alt (Stand 11/2021) und wurde mit ihrer Schwester Mofly von den Tierschützern gerettet, als die beiden entkräfteten Hunde noch jeder in eine Hand der besorgten Menschen passten. Die kleinen Fellbündel waren von Parasiten übersät, hungrig, traurig und ängstlich. Nun, wenn man Muffin heute kennenlernt, ist von ihrem schlechten Start ins Leben tatsächlich nichts mehr zu sehen. Eine wunderschöne Hündin ist aus dem schmutzigen und abgemagerten Welpen geworden, und ein bisschen wird Muffin sicher auch noch wachsen, bis sie dann eine richtige Prinzessin ist. Aber Muffin ist auf jeden Fall absolut bereit, sich in das Abenteuer Familienhunddasein zu stürzen. Die fröhliche und sportliche Teenagerin ist für jede Karriere offen, die viele lustige Stunden, lange Spaziergänge und gemütliche Kuschelabende auf der Couch verspricht. Muffin will ein überall mittendrin sein dürfen, nicht nur dabei … Wenn Sie Zeit haben, einem lustigen Spielmobil die Welt zu erklären, wenn Sie humorvoll sind und kleine (und große) Dummheiten verzeihen können, wenn Sie auch bei Regen noch lange Spaziergänge an der Seite ihrer besten Freundin zu schätzen wissen und Sie etwas von der Bedienung bunter Bälle verstehen (oder bereit sind, sich diese von Muffin erklären zu lassen), dann sind Sie der perfekte Mensch für unsere hübsche Knutschkugel – und Sie sollten nicht zögern, uns das umgehend wissen zu lassen, damit diese wundervolle Ergänzung Ihrer Familie auch schon bald live und in Farbe in Ihr Herz und Haus stürmen kann.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Muffin home

What you'll need for Muffin 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 Muffin

What life with Muffin looks like

Muffin is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Muffin, answered.

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