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Paloma

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Paloma – the dove – and yes, our gentle new arrival Paloma has truly earned her peaceful name. At the end of January 2021, our friends from ArcoNatura received an emergency call. A farm had been abandoned by its owners, leaving behind the farm dog... When our partners found Paloma, they thought they were too late. The female dog, lying in the middle of the premises, was so weak she couldn't even get up. The poor creature, half-starved and dehydrated, was placed in the trunk of their car, closer to death than to life. Paloma has an injury to her eye, it is assumed that someone tried to shoot this kind and friendly dog. Her eye has definitely fallen into the socket and dried out. Since there are no foreign bodies left in the head and the eye socket is not infected, Paloma does not need any further treatment, she only gets a few drops to prevent the eyelid from completely drying out and to avoid inflammation. Incidentally, the fact that she has lost her vision on one side does not bother Paloma at all. Our cream-colored dove not only surprised the veterinarians and her rescuers with a quick recovery, but also with her wonderful and trusting nature. The four-year-old (as of 02/2022) Mastin-Mix lady is a real cuddle monster, who despite all bad experiences always seeks human company. Paloma is a quiet and balanced girl who always follows her two-legged companion (and that is actually not typical for a herding dog in an animal shelter) and is very happy when she receives praise and recognition. Paloma is very compatible with everything and everyone, and she rediscover every day how great her new life is - with cuddles, regular meals and a sleeping place that offers security. Paloma can't quite believe her luck, and we're talking about life in a full animal shelter - how wonderful it would be if she soon found a real home where she could fully arrive and experience things like a cozy dog bed, a garden to play in, long walks and thorough belly rubs. Paloma is simply a real pearl, with infinite cuddling potential and a (as is typical for HSH) heart made of pure gold. So if you are not currently driving a Mini and living in a two-room apartment under the roof, then prepare yourself for the greatest adventure of your life and give your love to Paloma or one of our other great "gentle giants"!

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Paloma – die Taube – und ja, unser zärtlicher Neuzugang Paloma hat ihren friedfertigen Namen wirklich mehr als verdient. Ende Januar 2021 erreichte unsere Freunde von der ArcoNatura ein Notruf. Ein Bauernhof war von seinen Besitzern verlassen worden, zurück blieb der Hofhund … Als unsere Partner Paloma fanden, dachten sie schon, sie kämen zu spät. Die Hündin, die mitten auf dem Gelände lag, war so entkräftet, dass sie nicht einmal aufstehen konnte. Halb verhungert und dehydriert war das arme Wesen, das die Tierschützer in den Kofferraum ihres Autos legten, dem Tod näher als dem Leben. Paloma hat eine Verletzung am Auge, es wird vermutet, dass jemand versuchte, die so liebe und freundliche Hundedame zu erschießen. Ihr Auge ist auf jeden Fall in die Höhle gefallen und ausgetrocknet. Da keine Fremdkörper mehr im Kopf stecken und die Augenhöhle nicht infiziert ist, muss Paloma nicht weiter behandelt werden, sie bekommt nur ein paar Tropfen, um zu verhindern, dass das Lid komplett austrocknet und Entzündungen zu vermeiden. Dass sie ihr Sehvermögen einseitig verloren hat, stört Paloma übrigens überhaupt nicht. Unser cremefarbenes Täubchen hat die Tierärzte und ihre Retter nicht nur durch eine schnelle Genesung überrascht, sondern auch durch ihr wundervolles und vertrauensvolles Wesen. Die vierjährige (Stand 02/2022) Mastin-Mix-Dame ist ein echtes Kuschelmonsterchen, das trotz aller schlechten Erfahrungen immer die Nähe zum Menschen sucht. Paloma ist ein ruhiges und ausgeglichenes Mädchen, das sich immer an ihrer zweibeinigen Begleitung orientiert (und das ist für einen Herdenschutzhund im Tierheim eigentlich nicht typisch) und sich sehr freut, wenn es Lob und Anerkennung gibt. Paloma ist sehr verträglich mit allem und jedem, und sie entdeckt jeden Tag neu, wie toll ihr neues Leben ist – mit Streicheleinheiten, regelmäßigen Mahlzeiten und einem Schlafplatz, der Sicherheit bietet. Paloma kann ihr Glück noch gar nicht richtig fassen, und dabei reden wir gerade über das Dasein in einem vollen Tierheim – wie schön wäre es erst, wenn sie bald ein richtiges Zuhause finden würde, wo sie dann auch 100% ankommen und Dinge wie ein kuscheliges Körbchen, einen Garten zum Toben, lange Spaziergänge und ausgiebige Bauchmassagen kennenlernen dürfte. Paloma ist einfach eine echte Perle, mit unendlichem Kuschelpotential und einem (wie es eben für HSH typisch ist) Herzen aus purem Gold. Sollten Sie also nicht gerade einen Mini fahren und in einer Zwei-Zimmer-Wohnung unter dem Dach wohnen, dann lassen Sie sich auf das großartigste Abenteuer Ihres Lebens ein und schenken Sie Ihre Liebe Paloma oder einem anderen unserer genialen „sanften Riesen“!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Paloma home

What you'll need for Paloma 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 Paloma

What life with Paloma looks like

Paloma is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Paloma, answered.

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