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Tess

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

The dog hell on earth is man-made. Puppies are bred in dark barns and cellars, where the sick, undernourished, and completely behaviorally disturbed parent dogs have never seen the light of day in their entire lives. Born in the crate, dying in the crate, in between there are often dozens of litters - and the puppies that seem healthy are sold at low prices. The stupidity of people who buy such dogs, and the cruelty and greed of those who sell them, are boundless. Tess was probably such a "breeding dog," and we don't know how the small female dog came to the animal clinic in Linares. Perhaps she was abandoned by her owners and found by someone who wanted to help her, but was afraid to go to the clinic for fear of being suspected himself. Many stories can be made up, but for our protected animals, the past rarely matters; it's about the present and the future. Tess was fortunately discovered before she fell into the hands of the dog catchers or was attacked by other strays. However, the condition of the approximately 8-year-old Yorkshire terrier lady was anything but reassuring. As soon as the veterinarians had removed some of the matted, parasite-infested fur, it became clear that Tess suffered from a severe inflammation of the mammary glands and had a large hernia of the abdominal wall. Although her general condition was not corresponding, the small, grateful dog had to undergo a rather large operation.

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Die Hundehölle auf Erden ist menschengemacht. Billigwelpen werden in dunklen Scheunen und Kellern gezüchtet, die kranken, unterernährten und völlig verhaltensgestörten Elterntiere haben oft noch nie in ihrem Leben das Licht der Sonne gesehen. In der Box geboren, in der Box gestorben, dazwischen liegen oft Dutzende von Würfen – und die noch gesund wirkenden Welpen werden zu Schleuderpreisen verkauft. Die Dummheit der Menschen, die solche Hunde kaufen, und die Boshaftigkeit und Profitgier derer, die solche Hunde verkaufen, sind grenzenlos. Tess war wohl solch ein „Vermehrerhund“, und wie die kleine Hündin vor die Tierklinik in Linares kam, wissen wir nicht. Vielleicht wurde sie von ihren Besitzern ausgesetzt und von jemandem gefunden, der ihr helfen wollte, sich aber nicht in die Klinik traute, um nicht selbst in Verdacht zu geraten. Man kann sich viele Geschichten ausdenken, aber bei unseren Schützlingen zählt selten die Vergangenheit, es geht um Gegenwart und Zukunft. Tess wurde zum Glück entdeckt, bevor sie den Hundefängern in die Hände fiel oder von anderen Streunern attackiert wurde. Der Zustand der ca. 8 Jahre alten Yorkshire Terrier-Dame war aber alles andere als beruhigend. Kaum hatten die Tierärzte das verfilzte, von Parasiten übersäte Fell etwas entfernt, zeigte sich, dass Tess an einer massiven Entzündung der Brustleisten litt und einen großen Bruch der Bauchdecke hatte. Obwohl ihr Allgemeinzustand nicht entsprechend war, musste das kleine, dankbare Hundemädchen einer recht großen Operation unterzogen werden. Tess zog zu einer liebevollen und erfahrenen Pflegefamilie, wo sie sich an das Leben im Haus gewöhnen konnte, Vertrauen zu Menschen fassen und eigentlich auch schon bereit war, in die

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Bringing Tess home

What you'll need for Tess 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 Tess

What life with Tess looks like

Tess 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 Tess, answered.

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