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Mulan

Mixed Breed · Female

Mulan was found by an animal welfare worker as she was sad and alone wandering through a village near Seville. In this small suburb, there are extremely many hunters, and hundreds of dogs live a miserable existence in cold, dark barns, so our friend decided that the kind female dog would be much better off if he took her in and brought her to the animal shelter of Arca. A southern European animal shelter as a better alternative - one doesn't need to be an expert to imagine how the life of hunting dogs in Andalusia looks. In three weeks it will be the first of February, the end of the hunting season, and thousands of four-legged animals will fill the kennels, and these are the lucky ones - the rest end up with broken legs in the mountains or are hanged in trees. Mulan now has every chance to start a better life - and the one-and-a-half-year-old beauty is more than grateful that her fate has changed. Unfortunately, Podencos are still very difficult to rehome, because even among German dog lovers, sadly many urban legends about these cheerful and intelligent dogs remain. It's true, the Podenco is a running-loving hunting dog and it can take a long time until a representative of this breed can be let off the leash without worry, but this can happen to any dog and there are enough other ways to give the Podenco enough exercise. Dog sports, playing in the garden, also running alongside a bicycle, jogging and many other things are excellent alternatives. On the plus side of these smart Spaniards, there are many points that are far more interesting. The Podenco is usually a very quiet and balanced companion in the house. It neither barks nor overly protects, moves almost silently, and loves cuddles above all. As a confident working dog, most learn quickly how to be alone without embellishing the furnishings of the apartment or adding extra holes to the family shoes out of boredom. Enough advertising for the Podenco - I think you understand that our bat ears deserve a chance! Mulan is a classic representative of her breed. Friendly, eager to learn, and very attentive, she explores the world after having already adapted well to her new environment. The caramel-colored female dog with the beautiful white chest patch gets along excellently with her four-legged companions and shows herself extremely cuddly towards people. Not yet two years old and already discarded - Mulan hasn't given up on humans either. Please show her that humans also haven't forgotten her and all the other sad souls. Mulan needs a home like so many others of the red-nosed emerald-eyed ones, but even more important, this unimaginable animal cruelty by the hunters must end and strict laws must protect the rights of dogs in Spain.

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Mulan wurde von einem Tierschützer entdeckt, als sie traurig und allein durch ein Dorf in der Nähe von Sevilla schlich. In diesem kleinen Vorort leben extrem viele Jäger, Hunderte von Hunden fristen ein elendes Dasein in kalten, dunklen Scheunen, und so beschloss unser Freund, dass es der liebenswerten Hündin sicher besserginge, wenn er sie einpackt und ins Tierheim der Arca bringt. Ein südeuropäisches Tierheim als bessere Alternative – man muss kein Fachmann sein, um zu erahnen, wie das Leben der Jagdhunde in Andalusien aussieht. In drei Wochen ist der erste Februar, das Ende der Jagdsaison, und Tausende von Vierbeinern werden die Zwinger füllen, und das sind die glücklichen – der Rest landet mit gebrochenen Beinen in den Bergen oder wird in Bäumen aufgehängt. Mulan hat nun jede Chance, in ein besseres Leben zu starten – und die eineinhalb Jahre alte Schönheit ist mehr als dankbar, dass sich ihr Schicksal so gewendet hat. Leider sind Podencos nach wie vor sehr schwer vermittelbar, weil sich auch unter deutschen Hundeliebhabern leider viele urbande Legenden über diese so fröhlichen und intelligenten Zeitgenossen halten. Es stimmt, der Podenco ist ein lauffreudiger Jagdhund und es kann lange dauern, bis ein Vertreter dieser Rasse unbesorgt von der Leine gelassen werden kann, aber das kann jeden Hund betreffen und es gibt genug andere Möglichkeiten, dem Podenco genug Bewegung zu verschaffen. Hundesport, Toben im Garten, auch das Laufen am Fahrrad, Joggen und vieles andere sind hervorragende Alternativen. Auf dem Pro-Konto der pfiffigen Spanier finden sich hingegen viele Punkte, die weitaus interessanter sind. Der Podenco ist im Haus meist ein überaus ruhiger und ausgeglichener Zeitgenosse. Er neigt weder zum Kläffen noch zum übermäßigen Beschützen, er bewegt sich fast lautlos und genießt Streicheleinheiten über alles. Als souveräner Arbeitshund lernen die meisten auch sehr schnell, wie man problemlos alleine bleibt, ohne vor Langeweile die Wohnungseinrichtung zu verschönern oder die Schuhe der Familie mit zusätzlichen Luftlöchern zu versehen. Genug Werbung für den Podenco gemacht – ich denke, Sie verstehen, dass unsere Fledermausohren eine Chance verdient haben! Mulan ist eine klassische Vertreterin ihrer Rasse. Freundlich, lernwillig und sehr aufmerksam erkundet sie die Welt, nachdem sie sich schon prima in der neuen Umgebung eingelebt hat. Die karamellfarbene Hündin mit dem schönen weißen Brustlatz verträgt sich blendend mit ihren vierbeinigen Mitbewohnern und zeigt sich Menschen gegenüber extrem verschmust. Noch keine zwei Jahre und schon weggeworfen –Mulan hat die Zweibeiner trotzdem nicht aufgegeben. Bitte zeigen Sie ihr, dass auch die Menschen sie und all die anderen traurigen Seelen nicht vergessen. Mulan braucht ein Zuhause wie so viele andere der rotnasigen Smaragdaugen, aber noch wichtiger ist, dass diese unfassbare Tierquälerei seitens der Jäger ein Ende findet und strenge Gesetze die Rechte der Hunde in Spanien schützen.

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

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Mulan home

What you'll need for Mulan 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
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    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
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    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 Mulan

What life with Mulan looks like

Mulan is a small 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.

Gernsbach, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mulan, answered.

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