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Bonia

Female · Adult · 4 years

A high-energy hunting terrier with a strong prey drive, Bonia does not get along with female dogs, cats, or small animals. Bonia, a black-brown female terrier, has had a lot of experiences in her three years of life. She had to travel a long way from the Ukrainian war zone to the Meiningen animal shelter, where she found a temporary home. Unfortunately, her stay is getting longer, as no suitable new environment has been found for her after months on the Rohrer Berg and searches by Meiningen animal welfare officers. Bonia behaves friendly and open towards people, but she is always very excited. As a hunting terrier, she is full of energy, which is why she needs not only a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, but also conscious rest phases. Bonia can and must learn a lot. Bonia has a very strong hunting instinct, which is typical of her breed, which is why she is not given to cats or other small animals. She also shows her terrier genes when digging for mice. She focuses and persists in pursuing her goal. This can be used well in training. However, in everyday life, it should be noted that Bonia does not get too much freedom in such situations, as she also tends to claim resources for herself. As it has been shown, she is also willing to enforce her interests with her teeth. She will therefore not be placed with families with small children. She also does not appear to be suitable as a second dog, as she rarely accepts conspecifics. The animal welfare association is looking for people who can and want to channel Bonia's breed-typical characteristics in the right direction. This will require patience, consistency, and training from the person and dog, but it is worth opening your heart to the spirited little dog. Bonia is waiting vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped for the right two-legged friends. An appointment to get to know her can be arranged by phone at the animal shelter at or by e-mail at info-meiningen.de, or you can use our contact form.

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ausgeprägter Jagdtrieb, sehr aktiv, verträgt sich nicht mit Hündinnen/Katzen/Kleintieren Wirbelwind mit Jagdinstinkt: Bonia Tierheimhunde sind selten Schoßhündchen. Das kann man mit Fug und Recht auch von Jagdterrierhündin Bonia behaupten. Die schwarzbraune Hundedame hat in ihren drei Lebensjahren schon einiges hinter sich gebracht, denn sie musste eine lange Reise aus dem ukrainischen Kriegsgebiet ins Meininger Tierheim antreten, wo sie ein vorübergehendes Zuhause fand. Leider zieht sich ihr Aufenthalt immer mehr in die Länge, denn auch nach Monaten auf dem Rohrer Berg und Interessentensuche der Meininger Tierschützer hat sich noch kein passendes neues Lebensumfeld für sie finden lassen. Bonia benimmt sich freundlich und aufgeschlossen gegenüber Menschen, doch sie ist auch immer sehr aufgeregt dabei. Als Jagdterrier steckt sie voller Energie, weshalb sie nicht nur viel Bewegung und mentale Auslastung braucht, sondern auch bewusste Ruhephasen. Lernen kann und muss der Wirbelwind noch viel. Rassetypisch hat Bonia einen sehr ausgeprägten Jagdtrieb, weshalb sie nicht zu Katzen oder anderen Kleintieren abgegeben wird. Ihre Terriergene zeigt sie auch beim Mauseloch-Buddeln. Fokussiert und ausdauernd verfolgt sie dabei ihr Ziel. Das kann im Training gut genutzt werden. Im Alltag sollte aber darauf geachtet werden, dass Bonia nicht zu viel Freiraum in solchen Situationen bekommt, da sie auch dazu neigt, Ressourcen für sich zu beanspruchen. Wie sich gezeigt hat, ist sie durchaus auch gewillt, ihre Interessen mit den Zähnen durchzusetzen. Sie wird deshalb nicht an Familien mit kleinen Kindern vermittelt. Auch als Zweithund erscheint sie nicht geeignet, weil sie Artgenossen selten akzeptiert. Für Bonia sucht der Tierschutzverein Menschen, die deren rassetypischen Eigenschaften in die richtigen Bahnen lenken können und wollen. Das wird Mensch und Hund Geduld, Konsequenz und Training abverlangen, aber es lohnt sich, für die temperamentvolle kleine Hündin sein Herz zu öffnen. Bonia wartet geimpft, kastriert und gechippt auf die richtigen Zweibeiner. Einen Termin zum Kennenlernen kann man telefonisch im Tierheim vereinbaren unter der Telefonnummer oder per E-Mail an info-meiningen. de, oder Sie nutzen unser Kontaktformular

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Meiningen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Meiningen
Living with Bonia
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Meiningen · Meiningen

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Bringing Bonia home

What you'll need for Bonia 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Bonia

What life with Bonia looks like

Bonia is an adult dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Meiningen in Meiningen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Meiningen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bonia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bonia?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Meiningen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bonia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bonia if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Meiningen 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bonia 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 Bonia 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 Tierschutzverein Meiningen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bonia 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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