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Bongo

Vizsla · Male · Senior · 10 years

Bongo urgently needs a foster or forever home soon. He is cuddly, well-behaved, and very eager to learn. At the animal shelter since: 12/2023 Status:

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Bongo sucht dringend zeitnah eine Pflege- oder Endstelle. Er ist verschmust, brav und sehr lernwillig. Im Tierheim seit: 12/2023 Status: 06/2026

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Töging
Shelter
Hands4Animals e.V.
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Bringing Bongo home

What you'll need for Bongo 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

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    €20–35

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About Bongo

What life with Bongo looks like

Bongo is a large senior vizsla dog waiting at Hands4Animals e.V. in Töging.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Töging, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bongo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bongo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hands4Animals e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bongo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bongo if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hands4Animals 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 Bongo 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 Bongo 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 Hands4Animals e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bongo 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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