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Roland

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Roland is a small, six-year-old male dog who only recently (as of January 2025) came into the care of our friends in Linares. One day, he simply appeared on the streets of a village and was discovered by a kind lady who loved animals. Roland was allowed to live with his rescuer until she could hand him over to the loving hands of our friends. Roland is actually a really nice dog, but he seems to have very little environmental experience, which shows in his insecurities. While he enjoys the company of people and can relax when he is stroked or sleeps with physical contact, the cuddly mixed breed retreats when someone approaches, tries to leash him, or picks him up. Ultimately, he lets everything happen, but one can feel how much fear he has. His behavior towards other dogs is similarly controversial. Roland is always happy when he meets fellow animals. He barks and invites them to play, but he is then not able to actually play with his friends. He does not know the rules of communication and always stands back quickly. Roland is therefore a puppy in the body of a six-year-old dog who has gathered some, and apparently not very pleasant, experiences. But our lovable gentleman is curious and quite willing to learn new things. We are looking for Roland for patient and understanding people who are ready to show their new best friend everything he still does not know. Trust needs to be learned and strengthened just as much as targeted and well-controlled dog interactions, preferably with confident, calm companions who do not take Roland's excitement personally and show him how to play and get along. Roland needs a home where he can finally discover what it means to be a loved family member, perceived with all his strengths and weaknesses and nurtured as needed. Can you gold-plate Roland's ticket to great happiness?

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Roland ist ein kleiner, sechs Jahre alter Rüde, der erst vor kurzem (Stand Januar 2025) in die Obhut unserer Freunde in Linares kam. Eines Tages tauchte er einfach in den Straßen eines Dorfes auf und wurde dort von einer tierlieben Dame entdeckt. Roland durfte bei seiner Retterin wohnen, bis sie ihn in die liebevollen Hände unserer Freunde abgeben konnte. Roland ist eigentlich ein wirklich netter Hund, aber er scheint kaum Umwelterfahrung zu haben, was sich in Unsicherheiten zeigt. Obwohl er die Nähe von Menschen genießt und sich auch entspannen kann, wenn er gestreichelt wird oder mit Körperkontakt schläft, weicht der kuschelweiche Mischling zurück, wenn jemand auf ihn zugeht, ihn anleinen oder hochnehmen will. Letztlich lässt er sich alles gefallen, aber man spürt, wie viel Angst er hat. Ähnlich kontrovers ist sein Verhalten gegenüber anderen Hunden. Roland freut sich jedes Mal, wenn er Artgenossen begegnet. Er bellt und fordert zum Spielen auf, ist dann aber nicht fähig, tatsächlich mit seinen Freunden zu toben. Er kennt die Regeln der Kommunikation nicht und steht immer sehr schnell wieder abseits. Roland ist also ein Welpe im Körper eines sechsjährigen Hundes, der ganz eigene, und anscheinend keine sehr schönen, Erfahrungen gesammelt hat. Aber unser liebenswerter Gentleman ist neugierig und durchaus bereit, noch Neues zu lernen. Wir suchen für Roland also geduldige und verständnisvolle Menschen, die bereit sind, ihrem neuen besten Freund all das zu zeigen, was er noch nicht kennt. Vertrauen will dabei ebenso gelernt und gefestigt sein wie gezielte und gut gesteuerte Hundebegegnungen, am besten mit souveränen, ruhigen Kameraden, die Rolands Auf- und Übererregung nicht krummnehmen und ihm zeigen, wie man spielt und miteinander umgeht. Roland braucht ein Zuhause, in dem er endlich entdecken darf, was es heißt, ein geliebtes Familienmitglied zu sein, mit all seinen Stärken und Schwächen wahrgenommen und gefördert wie gefordert. Können Sie Rolands Ticket ins große Glück vergolden?

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Roland home

What you'll need for Roland in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Roland

What life with Roland looks like

Roland 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.

Gernsbach, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Roland, answered.

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