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Quirico

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

A real fun machine has moved in with our Spanish friends: his name is Quirico, the little guy who has already captured all hearts! This approximately one-year-old male dog (as of September 2022) chose the worst possible place for his outing: the highway. Running aimlessly and increasingly panicking between the screeching tires of trucks and cars, it's almost a miracle that nothing happened to him and that, at the same time, one of the animal protectors was passing by and saw the desperate dog. Naturally, she stopped, approached carefully, and tried to lure Quirico. To everyone's surprise, Quirico ran directly towards her, obviously happy that someone was coming to help, and jumped into his rescuer's arms, licking her face and joyfully celebrating finally being safe. Given the circumstances and the fact that Quirico was picked up during the main travel season, it's likely that his owners got rid of their four-legged companion this way before their vacation. At the animal shelter, the funny mixed breed is friendly with everyone. Whether two- or four-legged, Quirico loves everything and everyone, and he shows this so clearly that you can't help but do him a favor and give him some attention. Our fun young pup enjoys playing age-appropriately with his four-legged companions, balls, and people; he has no prejudices or fears. He cuddles and snuggles like a world champion—shortly said, Quirico is the jackpot for both dog professionals and those who want to bring their first four-legged friend for life into their home and heart. Are you smitten? No wonder! I would rather send a love letter, sorry, an inquiry to Quirico's adoption officer today rather than tomorrow!

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Eine echte Spaßkanone ist bei unseren spanischen Freunden eingezogen: Quirico heißt der kleine Kerl, der bereits alle Herzen im Sturm erobert hat! Der ca. einjährige Rüde (Stand September 2022) hatte sich für seinen Ausflug den denkbar schlechtesten Ort ausgesucht: Die Autobahn. Zwischen den quietschenden Reifen von Lastwagen und Autos rannte der kleine Kerl ziellos und immer panischer umher und es grenzt an ein Wunder, dass ihm zum einen nichts passerte und dass zum anderen ausgerechnet eine der Tierschützerinnen an der Stelle vorbeifuhr und den verzweifelten Hund sah. Natürlich hielt sie an, näherte sich vorsichtig und versuchte, Quirico zu locken. Entgegen aller Erwartung rannte Quirico direkt auf sie zu, offensichtlich froh, dass ihm jemand zu Hilfe kam, und sprang seiner Retterin direkt in die Arme, leckte ihr übers Gesicht und freute sich ausgelassen darüber, endlich in Sicherheit zu sein. Angesichts der Umstände und der Tatsache, dass Quirico mitten in der Hauptreisezeit aufgesammelt wurde, ligt der Verdacht nahe, dass seine Besitzer sich vor ihrem Urlaub auf diese Art und Weise ihres Vierbeiners entledigt haben. Im Tierheim ist der ulkige Mischling mit jedem gut Freund. Egal,ob Zwei- oder Vierbeiner- Quirico liebt alles und jeden und er zeigt dies so deutlich, dass man gar nicht anders kann, als ihm den Gefallen zu tun und ihm etwas Aufmerksamkeit zu schenken. Unser lustiger Jungspund spielt altersgerecht für sein Leben gern mit seinen vierbeinigen Kameraden, mit Bällen, mit Menschen, er hat keinerlei Vorbehalte oder Ängste, er schmust und kuschelt wie ein Weltmeister- kurzum, Quirico ist der Jackpot sowohl für alle Hundeprofis als auch für die, die sich als Einsteiger in Sachen Hundehaltung den ersten vierbeinigen Freund fürs Leben ins Haus und Herz holen möchten. Na, verliebt? Kein Wunder! Ich an Ihrer Stelle würde lieber heute als morgen einen Liebesbrief, pardon, eine Anfrage an Quiricos Vermittler/ in schicken!

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

What you'll need for Quirico 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 Quirico

What life with Quirico looks like

Quirico 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 Quirico, answered.

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