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Mixed Breed · Female

Also, this spring, our friends in Andalusia will again be hit by a flood of discarded hunting dogs. Many of the new arrivals are injured and sick, and for animal welfare workers in Southern Europe, the greatest hope—the change of the animal protection law—is already almost dead, as the government plans to exclude hunting, herding, and livestock guardian dogs from the new regulations. Our friendly Galga Vega also comes from a hunter who made the female dog work for him for years. Now, as Vega urgently needs dental treatment (because naturally, no one ever took care of her), and the kind seven-year-old has an infected mammary gland that needs to be removed, she is no longer suitable for her owner. Fortunately, he did not choose, like so many of his colleagues, the easy way. Often, the "Cazadores" take the gun, shoot their dogs; the traditional method is the disgusting hanging of greyhounds in trees, where they often suffocate in hours of agony, others abandon their loyal companions in the mountains, breaking their legs, ... Endless human-made suffering, subsidized by the government and disguised as tradition - it seems like a battle against windmills to want to do something about the terrible abuses related to hunting in Southern Europe. But even if we cannot change the world, we can change the small world of each individual dog - and now it's __NAME0's__ turn. Of course, our partners from Puntanimals take care that the friendly and cheerful female dog receives excellent veterinary care. And naturally, Vega finally gets the love and tenderness she has probably longed for her entire life. Vega seeks the company of animal welfare workers whenever she gets the chance. She likes to lie in the sun with her friends and grateful observes the volunteers during daily tasks. The female dog marked by years of suffering gradually gains a shiny coat, but much more importantly, the shine in her eyes has returned. Vega joyfully explores the small animal shelter of our partners, she likes to go for walks, enjoys the company of other dogs and lets all her friends know how good she feels now. Now we wish that the tender and very lovable dog lady may experience life as a beloved family dog. For this, the modest lady does not need much more than cheerful and active people who want to start the adventure of a new beginning with her.

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Auch in diesem Frühjahr werden unsere Freunde in Andalusien wieder von einer Flut ausgemusterter Jagdhunde getroffen. Viele der Neuankömmlinge sind verletzt und krank, und für die Tierschützer in Südeuropa ist die größte Hoffnung – die Änderung des Tierschutzgesetzes – schon fast wieder gestorben, da die Regierung plant, Jagd-, Hüte- und Herdenschutzhunde von den neuen Regelungen auszuschließen. Auch unsere freundliche Galga Vega stammt von einem Jäger, der die Hündin über Jahre hinweg für sich arbeiten ließ. Jetzt, wo Vega dringend eine Zahnbehandlung braucht (weil sich natürlich nie jemand um ihre Pflege gekümmert hat) und die liebenswerte Siebenjährige eine entzündete Brustdrüse hat, die entfernt werden muss, taugt sie nicht mehr für ihren Halter. Zum Glück wählte er nicht, wie so viele seiner Kollegen, den einfachen Weg. Oft greifen die „Cazadores“ zur Waffe, erschießen ihre Hunde, die traditionelle Methode ist das widerliche Aufhängen der Windhunde in Bäumen, wo sie sich oft in stundenlanger Agonie zu Tode strangulieren, andere setzen ihre treuen Begleiter in den Bergen aus, wo sie ihnen die Beine brechen, … Unendliches menschengemachtes Leid, von der Regierung subventioniert und als Tradition getarnt – es scheint wie ein Kampf gegen Windmühlen, in Südeuropa gegen die schrecklichen Misshandlungen im Zusammenhang mit der Jagd vorgehen zu wollen. Aber auch, wenn wir die Welt nicht ändern können, wir können für jeden einzelnen Hund seine kleine Welt verändern – und jetzt ist Vega dran. Natürlich kümmern sich unsere Partner von Puntanimals darum, dass die freundliche und fröhliche Hündin tierärztlich bestens versorgt wird. Und natürlich bekommt Vega endlich die Liebe und Zärtlichkeit, nach der sie sich wohl schon ihr ganzes Leben gesehnt hat. Vega sucht die Nähe der Tierschützer, wann immer sie die Gelegenheit hat. Gern liegt sie mit ihren Freunden in der Sonne und beobachtet dankbar die Freiwilligen bei den alltäglichen Arbeiten. Die von den Jahren des Leids gezeichnete Hündin bekommt nach und nach ein glänzendes Fell, aber viel wichtiger, der Glanz in ihren Augen ist zurückgekehrt. Vega erkundet mit Freude und Neugier das kleine Tierheim unserer Partner, sie geht gern spazieren, genießt die Gesellschaft anderer Hunde und lässt alle ihre Freunde wissen, wie gut es ihr mittlerweile geht. Jetzt wünschen wir uns, dass die zärtliche und so liebenswerte Hundedame das Leben als geliebter Familienhund kennenlernen darf. Dafür braucht die bescheidene Lady nicht viel mehr als fröhliche und aktive Menschen, die mit ihr in das Abenteuer Neuanfang starten möchten.

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

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Vega home

What you'll need for Vega 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 Vega

What life with Vega looks like

Vega 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 Vega, answered.

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