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Athenea

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

The enchanting Athenea comes originally from Spain. She spent her puppyhood on the streets, which made her a very cautious female dog. After a short stay in a Spanish animal shelter, this reserved beauty moved into her foster home in Waldesch. The transition was a huge one for the shy dog; she knew nothing and initially had difficulty interacting with people. With a great deal of patience, love and sensitivity, her foster mom has succeeded in building her trust and strengthening Athenea. This has taken some time and will also require a lot of patience and dedication from her new owners. Athenea is smart, she knows the basic commands, walks very well on the leash, enjoys riding in the car and is, of course, house-trained. Athenea's favorite place is outside in the garden, happily all day long, in any weather. That's when she enjoys life completely carefree and romps around with her four-legged friends. It would therefore be wonderful if a confident resident dog lived in her new home. Otherwise, she shows herself to be content, calm and balanced in her foster home. Athenea's heart and trust are not won by storm. We are looking for people who will approach her with calm and patience: people who give her time, are willing to build a bond with her in advance, and visit her at the foster home often, for sniffing, getting to know one another and growing fond of each other. If you would like to learn more about Athenea with the beautiful amber eyes, or meet her in person, we would be happy to put you in touch with her foster mom. Athenea is vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and has a European pet passport. What requirements do you need to adopt Athenea? How does an adoption work? We explain it step by step. For legal reasons, we do not place animals in Austria. Other neighboring countries are possible by arrangement.

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Die bezaubernde Athenea kommt ursprünglich aus Spanien. Ihre Welpenzeit verbrachte sie auf der Straße, was sie zu einer sehr vorsichtigen Hündin werden ließ. Nach einem kurzen Aufenthalt im spanischen Tierheim bezog die zurückhaltende Schönheit ihre Pflegestelle in Waldesch. Die Umstellung war für die schüchterne Hündin sehr groß, sie kannte nichts und tat sich anfangs schwer im Umgang mit Menschen. Mit viel Geduld, Liebe und Fingerspitzengefühl ist es ihrer Pflegemama gelungen, ihr Vertrauen aufzubauen und Athenea zu festigen. Dies hat einige Zeit gedauert und setzt bei ihren neuen Besitzer*innen ebenfalls viel Geduld und Hingabe voraus. Athenea ist schlau, sie kennt die Grundkommandos, geht sehr gut an der Leine, fährt gern im Auto mit und ist natürlich stubenrein. Am liebsten ist Athenea draußen im Garten, gern den ganzen Tag, bei jedem Wetter. Dann genießt sie das Leben ganz unbeschwert in vollen Zügen und tobt mit ihren vierbeinigen Freunden umher. Daher wäre es toll, wenn in ihrem neuem Zuhause ein souveräner Ersthund leben würde. Ansonsten zeigt sie sich in ihrer Pflegestelle zufrieden, ruhig und ausgeglichen. Atheneas Herz und Vertrauen gewinnt man nicht im Sturm. Wir suchen für sie Menschen, die ihr mit Ruhe und Geduld begegnen. Menschen, die ihr Zeit geben und bereit sind, im Vorfeld eine Bindung zu ihr aufzubauen und sie öfter in der Pflegestelle besuchen – zum Beschnuppern, Kennenlernen und Liebgewinnen. Wenn Sie mehr über Athenea mit den wunderschönen Bernsteinaugen erfahren oder sie persönlich kennenlernen möchten, stellen wir gerne den Kontakt zu ihrem Pflegefrauchen her. Athenea ist geimpft, entwurmt, gechipt und hat einen europäischen Heimtierausweis. Welche Voraus­setzungen brauchst Du, um Athenea zu adoptieren? Wie läuft eine Adoption ab? Wir erklären es Schritt für Schritt. Wir vermitteln aus gesetzlichen Gründen nicht nach Österreich. Andere Nachbarländer sind nach Absprache möglich.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Lenningen
Shelter
Sonnenpfoten e.V.
Living with Athenea
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Sonnenpfoten e.V. · LenningenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Athenea home

What you'll need for Athenea 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 Athenea

What life with Athenea looks like

Athenea is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Sonnenpfoten e.V. in Lenningen.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

Lenningen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Athenea, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Athenea?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Sonnenpfoten e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Athenea on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Athenea 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 Sonnenpfoten e.V. whether they will for Athenea, 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 Athenea already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Sonnenpfoten e.V. lists Athenea as vaccinated, microchipped and spayed. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Sonnenpfoten 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 Athenea isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Sonnenpfoten 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 Athenea 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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