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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Boa - a bit of drama, lots of heart ;-) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-414 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-47 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:38% 38%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-415 > Location: animal shelter in Osijek, Croatia Gender: female, spayed Birth date: 08.06.2021 Shoulder height: approx. 43 cm / 16 kg Compatibility with other animals with cats unknown Single or second dog Ideal environment: outskirts of town, rural Suitable for: ambitious first-time dog owners .fusion-body . This animal is microchipped.

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Boa – ein bisschen Drama, ganz viel Herz ;-) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-6 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:38% 38%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-46 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Osijek, Kroatien Geschlecht: weiblich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 08.06.2021 Schulterhöhe: ca. 43 cm / 16 kg Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich geeignet für: ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-47 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-6 Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-48 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Boa ist die Schwester von Aska – und ja, man merkt’s. Anfangs eher Team „ich guck mir das erstmal aus sicherer Entfernung an“, heute aber schon deutlich näher dran am Leben. Optisch bringt sie alles mit, was man nicht übersehen kann: dieses warme, goldene Fell, die weichen Augen und dann dieser leicht schief gelegte Kopf, als würde sie ständig fragen: „Meinst du mich… wirklich?“ Spoiler: Ja, Boa. Immer dich. Sie ist ein bisschen kräftiger gebaut – also eher stabil als zart – und bewegt sich so, als hätte sie manchmal selbst noch nicht ganz verstanden, wie ihre eigenen Beine funktionieren. Leicht tapsig, bisschen Chaos, aber genau das macht sie so sympathisch. Boa braucht Menschen, die keinen fertigen Hund erwarten, sondern einen, der noch ankommt. Anfangs kann sie misstrauisch sein, beobachtet viel und entscheidet dann selbst, wann sie Vertrauen schenkt. Und wenn sie das tut, dann richtig. Für sie wäre ein ruhiges Umfeld ideal, gerne mit Geduld, Struktur und ohne zu viel Trubel. Spaziergänge, in ihrem Tempo die Welt entdecken, kleine Erfolgsmomente sammeln – das ist ihre artgerechte Auslastung. Kein Druck, kein „funktionieren müssen“, sondern gemeinsam wachsen. Boa ist keine, die sich sofort auf jeden stürzt. Aber sie ist eine, die bleibt, wenn sie dich einmal ins Herz gelassen hat. .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-49 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Hinweis: Alle unserer Hunde sind bei Ankunft in ihrem neuen Zuhause entwurmt, gechipt und gegen Tollwut, Staupe, Parvovirus, Hepatitis contagiosa canis und Leptospirose g

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Nordic Strays e.V.
Living with Boa
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Boa home

What you'll need for Boa 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 Boa

What life with Boa looks like

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

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 Boa, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Boa?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this 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 Boa on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Boa if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Nordic Strays 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 Boa 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 Boa 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 Nordic Strays e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Boa 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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