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Oreo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

A very special and exceptionally colored specimen of a Podenco is looking for a new home. Oreo already lived with a family, together with other dogs. One day, about four weeks ago, his family gave him to our Spanish friends, stating that Oreo had killed one of the other dogs. If you now wish to stop reading this text, I ask you to please read a little further. Just as Oreo behaves here at the animal shelter and from the first day, his caretakers consider the statement of his previous owners completely unfounded. Not once has there been a conflict between Oreo and any of the other dogs, although he was integrated into an existing pack and there are indeed occasional small jealousies among the other four-legged animals here. Oreo keeps himself well away from everything and speaks the diplomatic dog language perfectly, as you can easily recognize from the videos. Towards people, our approximately seven-and-a-half-year-old (as of May 2022) charm artist is also completely unproblematic. He loves being petted and scratched, enjoys any kind of affection, and no one can understand why he had to leave his home. Friendly and cheerful - this is how you can briefly describe Oreo, and we hope that he will also spend the autumn of his life in a loving, warm, and equally cheerful environment, preferably with fellow animals. Would you like to welcome a huge heart on four paws into your home with Oreo?

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Ein ganz besonders schönes und außergewöhnlich gefärbtes Exemplar eines Podencos ist auf der Suche nach einem neuen Zuhause. Oreo lebte bereits bei einer Familie, gemeinsam mit weiteren Hunden. Eines Tages, vor ungefähr 4 Wochen, gab ihn seine Familie bei unseren spanischen Freunden ab, mit der Begründung, Oreo habe einen der anderen Hunde getötet. Falls Sie nun direkt die Lektüre dieses Textes abbrechen möchten, bitte ich Sie, noch ein wenig weiterzulesen. So wie Oreo sich hier im Tierheim gibt und vom ersten Tag an gab, halten seine Pfleger die Aussage seiner Vorbesitzer für völlig an den Haaren herbeigezogen. Noch nicht ein einziges Mal kam es zu einem Konflikt zwischen Oreo und einem der anderen Hunde, obwohl er in ein bereits bestehendes Rudel eingegliedert wurde und es durchaus unter den anderen Vierbeinern hier und da kleine Eifersüchteleien gibt. Oreo hält sich aus allem fein heraus und spricht die diplomatische Hundesprache perfekt, wie Sie auch auf den Videos unschwer erkennen können. Menschen gegenüber ist unser ca. siebeneinhalb Jahre alter (Stand Mai 2022) Charmeur ebenfalls völlig unkompliziert. Er liebt es, sich streicheln und kraulen zu lassen, genießt jegliche Art von Zuwendung und keiner kann verstehen, warum ausgerechnet er sein Zuhause verlassen musste. Freundlich und fröhlich- so kann man Oreo in kurzen Worten beschreiben und wir hoffen, dass auch er den Herbst seines Lebens in einer liebevollen, herzlichen und ebenso fröhlichen Umgebung, gerne mit Artgenossen, verbringen darf. Möchten Sie mit Oreo ein riesengroßes Herz auf vier Pfoten in Ihrem Zuhause willkommen heißen?

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

What you'll need for Oreo 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 Oreo

What life with Oreo looks like

Oreo 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Oreo, answered.

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