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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Anton - a little heart that has endured so much already! 🖤✨ .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-81 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-10 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:26% 27%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-82 > Location: Foster home in Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina Date of birth: approx. 01.06.2025 Height at the shoulder: approx. 35 cm, 8 kg Used to children, compatible with cats, single or second dog Ideal environment: suburban, rural Suitable for: ambitious dog beginners .fusion-body .fusion-button Direct to self-disclosure .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-83 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-10 Loading the next set of gallery items... load more... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-84 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container When you look into those big, dark button eyes, you hardly want to believe what this little guy has already gone through. Anton lived on the streets of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Some residents fed him, but he was never really safe there. One day he was attacked by another dog and injured on the neck and ear. But that was unfortunately not the only suffering he had to endure. Earlier, a man had already beaten Anton with a wooden stick because he didn't want him in his environment. He even openly admitted the act and threatened to kill the little dog if he stayed. No wonder Anton eventually developed a great fear of people. He wouldn't let anyone near him and fled as soon as someone tried to catch him. Even a leash made him very afraid. As if that wasn't enough, Anton was also sick at the time. He was eventually caught by a dog catcher after a resident had described him as aggressive and had arranged for him to be picked up. But Anton was above all one thing: a little dog who, after all his experiences, was only trying to protect himself. Fortunately, there were people who didn't want to give up on him. ❤️ A dedicated animal rights activist worked to free Anton from this situation. She took him into her care, provided him with medical care and began to earn his trust with a lot of patience. And behold: behind all the fear was a wonderful little dog who just had to learn that not every human wants to harm him. With loving care and patience, Anton was gradually able to experience that human proximity can also be something beautiful. His rescuer describes him today as a very wonderful fellow. 🥹 And now? He just needs his own home! Anton is a handsome mixed-breed male with shiny black fur, cute white paw tips, short legs and a look that hits the heart. We wish for him people who understand that trust cannot be demanded, but must grow. What we wish for Anton: 🐾 Patient, empathetic people who give him the time to arrive at his own pace. ❤️ Loving treatment with a lot of positive reinforcement, without pressure or coercion. 🏡 A preferably ground-level home that suits his short legs. A quiet, rural environment or a home on the outskirts of town would be particularly nice. Although Anton knows city life, after his previous experiences, the many environmental stimuli could quickly overwhelm him. A city home is therefore not excluded in principle, but should be in a quiet residential area. 🐕 Anton can live with either a single dog or a suitable companion. He is also compatible with cats.

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Anton – ein kleines Herz, das schon viel zu viel ertragen musste! 🖤✨ .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-171 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-20 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:26% 27%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-172 > Aufenthaltsort: Pflegestelle in Bijeljina, Bosnien & Herzegowina Geburtsdatum: ca. 01.06.2025 Schulterhöhe: ca. 35 cm, 8 kg Bisher noch Kinder gewöhnt Verträglich mit Katzen Einzel- oder Zweithund Ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich Geeignet für: Ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-173 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-20 Loading the next set of gallery items... weitere Bilder laden... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-174 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Wenn man in diese großen, dunklen Knopfaugen schaut, möchte man kaum glauben, was dieser kleine Kerl bereits durchmachen musste. Anton lebte auf den Straßen von Bosnien und Herzegowina. Einige Anwohner versorgten ihn mit Futter, doch wirklich sicher war er dort nie. Eines Tages wurde er von einem anderen Hund angegriffen und dabei an Hals und Ohr verletzt. Doch das war leider nicht das einzige Leid, das ihm widerfahren ist. Bereits zuvor hatte ein Mann Anton mit einer Holzlatte geschlagen, weil er ihn nicht in seiner Umgebung haben wollte. Er gab die Tat sogar offen zu und drohte damit, den kleinen Hund zu töten, sollte er dortbleiben. Kein Wunder also, dass Anton irgendwann große Angst vor Menschen entwickelte. Er ließ niemanden an sich heran und flüchtete, sobald man versuchte, ihn einzufangen. Auch eine Leine machte ihm große Angst. Als wäre das alles nicht schon genug, war Anton zu diesem Zeitpunkt auch noch krank. Schließlich wurde er von einem Hundefänger eingefangen, nachdem eine Anwohnerin ihn als aggressiv bezeichnet und seine Abholung veranlasst hatte. Dabei war Anton vor allem eines: ein kleiner Hund, der nach all seinen Erfahrungen nur noch versuchte, sich selbst zu schützen. Doch zum Glück gab es Menschen, die ihn nicht aufgeben wollten. ❤️ Eine engagierte Tierschützerin setzte sich dafür ein, Anton aus dieser Situation zu befreien. Sie nahm ihn in ihre Obhut, versorgte ihn medizinisch und begann, sich mit viel Geduld sein Vertrauen zu erarbeiten. Und siehe da: Hinter all der Angst steckte ein wundervoller kleiner Hund, der einfach nur lernen musste, dass ihm nicht jeder Mensch etwas Böses möchte. Mit liebevoller Zuwendung und Geduld durfte Anton nach und nach erfahren, dass menschliche Nähe auch etwas Schönes sein kann. Seine Retterin beschreibt ihn heute als einen ganz wunderbaren Kerl. 🥹 Und jetzt? Jetzt fehlt ihm nur noch sein eigenes Zuhause! Anton ist ein hübscher Mischlingsrüde mit glänzend schwarzem Fell, niedlichen weißen Pfötchenspitzen, kurzen Beinchen und einem Blick, der mitten ins Herz trifft. Für ihn wünschen wir uns Menschen, die verstehen, dass Vertrauen nicht eingefordert werden kann, sondern wachsen muss. Was wir uns für Anton wünschen: 🐾 Geduldige, einfühlsame Menschen, die ihm die Zeit geben, in seinem eigenen Tempo anzukommen. ❤️ Einen liebevollen Umgang mit viel positiver Bestärkung, ohne Druck oder Zwang. 🏡 Ein möglichst ebenerdiges Zuhause, das seinen kurzen Beinchen gerecht wird. Besonders schön wäre eine eher ruhige, ländliche Umgebung oder ein Zuhause am Stadtrand. Zwar kennt Anton das Leben in der Stadt, doch nach seinen bisherigen Erfahrungen könnten ihn die vielen Umweltreize schnell überfordern. Ein städtisches Zuhause ist daher nicht grundsätzlich ausgeschlossen, sollte aber in einer möglichst ruhigen Wohnlage liegen. 🐕 Anton kann sowohl als Einzelhund als auch mit einem passenden Artgenossen zusammenleben. Au

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Nordic Strays e.V.
Living with Anton
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Anton home

What you'll need for Anton 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 Anton

What life with Anton looks like

Anton is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

A 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Anton, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Anton?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Nordic Strays e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Anton on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Anton if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. whether they will for Anton, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Anton already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Nordic Strays e.V. lists Anton as vaccinated and microchipped. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Nordic Strays e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Anton isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Anton 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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