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Bonie

Mixed Breed · Female

We have taken Bonie in together with five other dogs from our bmt partner animal shelter in Brașov, Romania. She and another dog were among the most anxious animals in the group. Initially, it was difficult to even make contact with her, as she was completely overwhelmed by the new situation. Probably she had not had much to do with people in her young life. She initially wore a "house leash" with which we led her to the exercise yard and back. We have now made some progress. We have paired her with a confident other dog and hope that she will learn from him. Bonie is already becoming more trusting, but it will still be a long way to go to get the pretty girl used to life in the big city. We would be very happy if we could find quiet and patient people for Bonie who would take the time to get to know her here at the animal shelter and gain her trust - and who live in a quiet place. It will still take a while, but it will be worth it: she is still so young and has a great dog life ahead of her in the right hands - she just needs to learn it. A second dog in the future home would be very helpful. If you would like to get to know Bonie, please feel free to send us a detailed email.

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Wir haben Bonie zusammen mit fünf weiteren Hunden aus unserem bmt-Partnertierheim in Brașov (Rumänien) übernommen. Sie und ein weiterer Hund gehörten zu den ängstlichsten Tieren der Truppe. Anfangs war es schwer, überhaupt Kontakt zu ihr aufzunehmen, da sie mit der neuen Situation völlig überfordert war. Vermutlich hatte sie in ihrem jungen Leben noch nicht viel mit Menschen zu tun. Sie trug anfangs eine „Hausleine”, mit der wir sie in den Auslauf und zurück führten. Mittlerweile sind wir schon ein Stück weiter. Wir haben sie mit einem souveränen anderen Hund zusammengesetzt und hoffen, dass sie sich von ihm etwas abguckt. Bonie wird schon zutraulicher, aber es wird noch ein langer Weg sein, die hübsche Hündin an das Leben in der Großstadt zu gewöhnen. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn wir für Bonie ganz ruhige und geduldige Menschen fänden, die sich erst einmal viel Zeit nehmen, um sie hier im Tierheim kennenzulernen und ihr Vertrauen zu gewinnen – und die recht ruhig wohnen. Es wird noch eine Weile dauern, aber es wird sich lohnen: Sie ist noch so jung und hat in den richtigen Händen ein ganz tolles Hundeleben vor sich – sie muss es nur noch lernen. Ein zweiter Hund im zukünftigen Zuhause würde ihr sehr helfen. Wenn Sie Bonie kennenlernen möchten, schreiben Sie uns gerne eine ausführliche E-Mail.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Bonie
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Köln · CologneLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Bonie home

What you'll need for Bonie 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Bonie

What life with Bonie looks like

Bonie is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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 Bonie, answered.

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