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Anton

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Anton is a male neutered German Shepherd born around 2023/2024, approximately 40cm tall. He has been at the Sighetu shelter since June 2026 and is currently available for adoption. Anton was brought to the shelter with his brother August. He is a friendly and affectionate dog who enjoys human company and being petted. For his new home, Anton needs people who not only give him lots of love but also enjoy regular grooming as his beautiful coat requires some care. Those who can provide this time will get a loving companion by their side. He gets along well with other dogs. A compatibility test with cats is possible. Unfortunately, we do not know anything about Anton's past. It is likely that he came from the streets or was abandoned there. The parents are unknown, so no information can be provided on the breeds involved.

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Allgemein Name: Anton Geschlecht: Rüde Kastriert: Ja Geboren ca. : 2023/2024 Größe ca. : 40cm Aufenthaltsort: Shelter in Sighetu seit Juni 2026 Paten: nein reserviert: nein Charakter Anton kam gemeinsam mit seinem Bruder August ins Shelter. Dort zeigt er sich als menschenbezogener und verschmuster Rüde, der die Nähe zu Menschen genießt und sich gerne streicheln lässt. Für sein neues Zuhause wünscht sich Anton Menschen, die ihm nicht nur viel Liebe schenken, sondern auch Freude an der regelmäßigen Fellpflege haben, denn sein wunderschönes Fell braucht etwas Pflege. Wer ihm diese Zeit schenkt, bekommt einen liebevollen Begleiter an seine Seite. Mit Artgenossen verträgt er sich gut. Eine Verträglichkeit mit Katzen kann getestet werden. Vergangenheit Über die Vergangenheit ist uns nichts bekannt. Vermutlich kommt er von der Straße oder wurde dort ausgesetzt. Hinweise Die Elterntiere sind nicht bekannt, sodass zu den enthaltenen Rassen keine Auskunft gegeben werden kann.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Dorsten
Shelter
Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V.
Living with Anton
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. · DorstenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week 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
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    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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Anton

What life with Anton looks like

Anton is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. in Dorsten.

An 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. 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 Anton, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Anton?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Freundeskreis Notfellchen 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?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Freundeskreis Notfellchen 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 Anton 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 Anton 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 Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. 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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