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Thelma &#8211

Mixed Breed · Female

Thelma is a Yorkshire-mix puppy, approximately four years old, with a shoulder height of about 28 cm and a weight of roughly six to seven kilograms. Thelma moved into the small animal shelter at Dolmen Animal together with her mother, Cloe, after her owner passed away. The family no longer wanted to care for the two dogs, so Thelma and Cloe were initially left alone in their former home. The two grieving girls repeatedly escaped from the house, and neighbors alerted animal welfare activists to the abandoned animals. In the initial period following their move to our friends’ boarding facility, both dogs found it particularly difficult to cope with the loss of their familiar surroundings. They missed their home, their routine activities, and the sense of security they had known until then. Our partners have patiently and consistently worked on building trust, and now they’re seeing lovely progress. Thelma seeks close human contact, readily accepts affection, and displays great attachment. She’s described as calm, friendly, cheerful, and very cuddly. Of course, she still carries some uncertainty within her, which is why she needs people who approach her with patience, calmness, and consistency. In everyday life, Thelma behaves sweetly and effortlessly. She’s a little companion who stands out thanks to her gentle nature. She gets along well with other dogs. So far, there’s no confirmed information about how she interacts with cats or children; therefore, this should be taken into consideration when...

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Thelma ist eine etwa vier Jahre junge Yorkshire-Mischlingshündin mit einer Schulterhöhe von ungefähr 28 cm und einem Gewicht von etwa sechs bis sieben Kilogramm. Thelma zog mit ihrer Mama Cloe in das kleine Tierheim von Dolmen Animal, nachdem ihr Halter verstorben war. Die Familie wollte sich nicht weiter um die beiden Hündinnen kümmern, sodass Thelma und Cloe zunächst allein in ihrem früheren Zuhause blieben. Die beiden trauernden Mädchen flohen immer wieder aus dem Haus, und Nachbarn machten die Tierschützer auf die verlassenen Tiere aufmerksam. In der ersten Zeit nach dem Umzug in die Pension unserer Freunde fiel beiden Hündinnen der Verlust ihres gewohnten Umfeldes deutlich schwer. Sie vermissten ihr Zuhause, ihre vertrauten Abläufe und die Sicherheit, die sie bisher kannten. Unsere Partner haben geduldig und stetig am Vertrauen gearbeitet und sehen mittlerweile eine schöne Entwicklung. Thelma sucht die Nähe zu Menschen, nimmt Zuwendung gerne an und zeigt sich dabei sehr anhänglich. Sie wird als ruhig, freundlich, fröhlich und sehr verschmust beschrieben. Selbstverständlich trägt sie noch etwas Unsicherheit in sich, weshalb sie Menschen braucht, die ihr mit Geduld, Ruhe und Beständigkeit begegnen. Im Alltag verhält sich Thelma liebenswert und unkompliziert. Sie ist eine kleine Begleiterin, die durch ihre sanfte Art auffällt. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie verträglich. Über ihre Einstellung zu Katzen und Kindern liegen bisher keine gesicherten Informationen vor, deshalb sollte dies bei einer

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Thelma &#8211
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Thelma &#8211 home

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

What life with Thelma &#8211 looks like

Thelma &#8211 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 Thelma &#8211, answered.

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