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Petalo &#8211

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

In April 2023, a loving farmer found two dogs on one of his fields, a clearly very devoted couple, whom the kind man even offered a meal to. After a few minutes, it became apparent that he hadn't won two new friends, but eight, because the cute parents were accompanied by six little bundles of fur. Clearly, the parents had taken very good care of their offspring, but one could still see how exhausting life on an open field was for the young family – and so the attentive rescuer asked the animal welfare workers of ArcoNatura for help. The brave parents and their cute little ones soon moved into the animal shelter, and little by little, the ranks thinned out. One puppy after another found a real home, and even the loving mother found a family that gave her a beautiful home. Only Alan, the devoted father, and two of his daughters, Petalo and Burbuja, are still waiting for their ticket to great happiness. The two one-year-olds (as of January 2024) resemble their father not only in appearance. Petalo and Burbuja have inherited Alan's quiet, very sensitive nature, which unfortunately does not improve their chances of adoption in a fully occupied animal shelter. The lovable and tender ladies are never in the first row when visitors come, they don't beg for cookies, and they are not heard. To win the heart of Alan, Petalo, or Burbuja, one must bring time, patience, and the willingness to listen to the signals of the dog. Our trio appears shy, but in reality, these wonderful beings are just reserved, they explore their counterpart and value real relationships. We are looking for families for Petalo and Burbuja (just like for their father) who are willing to embrace the very special character of our princesses. This also includes an appropriate environment. The friendly and eager-to-learn girls love to play and work, but they also need good places to retreat and not necessarily action around the clock. If you like to be outdoors and enjoy long walks, if you have the time to wait for your particularly attentive researcher and perhaps even be delighted by a snout of our trio at a flower or admire the beauty of a puddle, if you are looking for a dog who doesn't have to be everyone's best friend but stands 100% for you and views the rest of the world with more academic interest, if you also value cuddling and snuggling and call soft blankets and pillows your own (and are ready to share them), then we are already very eager to see the first pictures of our gentle caramels from the new home.

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Im April 2023 fand ein tierlieber Landwirt auf einem seiner Felder zwei Hunde, ein offensichtlich sehr verliebtes Pärchen, dem der freundliche Mann auch gleich eine Mahlzeit anbot. Nach ein paar Minuten zeigte sich, dass er nicht zwei neue Freunde gewonnen hatte, sondern acht, denn bei den hübschen Eltern tummelten sich sechs kleine Fellbündel. Offensichtlich hatten sich Papa und Mama sehr gut um ihren Nachwuchs gekümmert, aber man sah der jungen Familie trotzdem an, wie anstrengend das Leben auf einem offenen Acker war – und so bat der aufmerksame Retter die Tierschützer der ArcoNatura um Hilfe. Die tapferen Eltern und ihre niedlichen Zwerge siedelten schon bald ins Tierheim um, und nach und nach lichteten sich die Reihen. Ein Welpe nach dem anderen zog in ein richtiges Zuhause, und auch die liebevolle Mutti fand eine Familie, die ihr ein schönes Heim schenkte. Nur Alan, der aufopferungsbereite Papa, und zwei seiner Töchter, Petalo und Burbuja, warten immer noch auf ihr Ticket ins große Glück. Die beiden mittlerweile einjährigen (Stand 01/2024) Mädchen gleichen ihrem Vater nicht nur äußerlich sehr. Petalo und Burbuja haben das ruhige, sehr einfühlsame Wesen Alans geerbt, das ihre Chancen auf Adoption in einem vollbesetzten Tierheim leider nicht verbessert. Die liebenswerten und zärtlichen Damen sind nie in der ersten Reihe zu finden, wenn Besuch kommt, sie betteln nicht um Kekse und sind auch nicht zu hören. Wer das Herz von Alan, Petalo oder Burbuja erobern will, muss Zeit mitbringen, Geduld und die Bereitschaft, auf die Signale des Hundes zu hören. Unser Trio erscheint schüchtern, aber eigentlich sind diese wundervollen Wesen nur zurückhaltend, sie erforschen ihr Gegenüber und legen Wert auf echte Beziehungen. Wir suchen für Petalo und Burbuja (genau wie für ihren Papa) Familien, die sich auf den ganz besonderen Charakter unserer Prinzessinnen einlassen wollen. Dazu gehört auch eine entsprechende Umgebung. Die freundlichen und lernwilligen Mädchen spielen und arbeiten gerne, brauchen aber auch gute Rückzugsmöglichkeiten und nicht unbedingt Action rund um die Uhr. Wenn Sie also gern draußen sind und lange Spaziergänge genießen, wenn Sie unterwegs die Zeit haben, auf Ihren besonders aufmerksamen Forschergeist zu warten und sich vielleicht sogar mit einem Näschen unseres Trios an einer Blume freuen oder die Schönheit einer Pfütze bewundern können, wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem Hund sind, der nicht jedermanns bester Freund sein muss, sondern 100% zu Ihnen steht und den Rest der Welt eher mit sachlichem Interesse betrachtet, wenn Sie überdies viel vom Kuscheln und Schmusen halten und weiche Decken und Kissen ihr Eigen nennen (und bereit sind, diese zu teilen), dann sind wir schon mehr als gespannt auf die ersten Bilder unserer sanften Karamellbonbons aus dem neuen Zuhause.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Petalo &#8211 home

What you'll need for Petalo &#8211 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 Petalo &#8211

What life with Petalo &#8211 looks like

Petalo &#8211 is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

An young 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 Petalo &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Petalo &#8211?
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 Petalo &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Petalo &#8211 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 Petalo &#8211 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 Petalo &#8211 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 Petalo &#8211 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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