Merle

Hello, I'm Merle! 🐾❤️

My sister Bess and I didn't have an easy start in life. When we were about three months old, we were tied to a post with shoelaces and abandoned in Romania. After a few months in a state-run animal shelter, then a rescue shelter in Romania, I've finally arrived in Germany! Now all I need is my own home.

I am a friendly, good-natured dog who longs for security and comfort. However, I need a little time to warm up to new people. Strangers make me insecure at first, and I prefer to observe from a safe distance before venturing closer. I first need to find out who you are and whether I can trust you. Once I've taken you into my heart, I enjoy closeness and attention and am a loyal companion. I'm also doing quite well on the leash. However, I want to be honest with you: I'm a fearful dog and don't know much about the world yet. It's especially difficult for me to relax outdoors at the moment. New impressions can stress me out quite a bit, so I pant a lot and am not yet truly carefree. I need people who will gently introduce me to all the things that are second nature to other dogs, and who can also celebrate small steps forward. I get along well with other dogs. Children and cats are generally fine with me, although I don't necessarily need children in my new home. A quiet, peaceful daily routine would be my ideal. A confident, established dog could help me find my bearings and gain some security, but it's not essential. My dream home is in a quiet, rural setting. I'm looking for experienced people who are already familiar with insecure dogs or have thoroughly researched their specific needs. People who will lovingly and patiently show me that I can rely on them, who will give me security and not overwhelm me. I don't need grand adventures or packed schedules, but rather a reliable framework in which I can slowly build trust and discover the world at my own pace. I have a good foundation: I am kind, good-natured, agreeable, and can bond closely with people when I feel secure. So I'm not looking for the perfect person, but someone who understands me and is willing to grow with me through our challenges. Someone who will stay by my side even when I need a little more time.

Maybe you're exactly that person? Then I'd love to get to know you - in peace and quiet 🐾❤️

Your Merle