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Bonita

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

Bonita was finally rehomed in November 2015 and has already won many dog friends! My name is Bonita. I am female, will be spayed before being adopted, and was born in 2009. I am about 50cm tall. I have been waiting for a new home since August 2015. This is what my caretakers say about me: Bonita is one of four dogs who lost their home for tragic reasons. The father of a family suddenly and young passed away, and the mother is now left alone with four children. One dog has already been rehomed, and the remaining ladies in the pack are still looking for a home. Bonita is the sporty version and as energetic as she looks, she wants to experience lots of fun, sports and play in the future. Cuddling should not be neglected either, but running across the field is clearly her number one passion. The second one you can't see, but it becomes evident quite quickly. Since she arrived, we have been trying to feed her some meat on the ribs. Bonita also helps a lot when it comes to food; she knows no brakes - the Labrador genes come through. She eats as if there's no tomorrow... and can even become food jealous and act up, but always in a moderate way. But thanks to her number one passion, nothing can stop her. Bonita is compatible with other dogs, knows how to live with children, has good basic obedience, is house-trained and a good companion. A life as a second dog would give her security; we feel she relies on her pack and follows them closely. From our point of view, she could still improve on being alone, some more training would be needed. Sport and play as well as further training would definitely be fun with Bonita, and we can easily imagine her in the agility or recreational dog sports. Also great with the children of the family. Bonita is an excellent choice as a first dog, as she already has a lot of basic obedience. Anyone who wants to run through life with Bonita can get to know her here... just don't forget your running shoes, then we will chill out later, once she has moved into your home.

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Bonita konnte im November 2015 endgültig vermittelt werden und hat schon viele Hundefreunde gewonnen! Mein Name ist Bonita. Ich bin weiblich, werde vor Abgabe noch kastriert und bin 2009 geboren. Ich bin circa 50cm groß. Ich warte seit August 2015 auf ein neues Zuhause. Das sagen meine Betreuer über mich: Bonita ist eine von vier Hunden, die aus tragischem Grund ihr Zuhause verlieren.Der Vater einer Familie ist plötzlich und jung verstorben, die Mutter steht mit vier Kindern plötzlich allein da. Ein Hund konnte schon vermittelt werden, nun suchen die Damen im Rudel noch ein Zuhause. Bonita ist die Sportausführung und so drahtig wie sie aussieht, so viel Spass, Sport und Spiel möchte sie zukünfttig erleben dürfen.Kuscheln sollte auch nicht zu kurz kommen, aber über die Wiese fegen ist ganz klar ihre Leidenschaft Nummer eins. Die Zweite sieht man ihr nicht an, aber man bemerkt es recht schnell.Wir bemühen uns seit Ankunft, ihr was auf die Rippchen zu füttern.Bonita hilft auch kräftig mit, bei Futter kennt sie keine Bremse- da kommen die Labradorgene durch.Sie haut rein, als obs kein Morgen gäbe….und kann dabei auch mal futterneidisch werden und zickt, aber alles im moderaten Rahmen. Aber dank Leidenschaft Nummer eins setzt nix an……. Bonita ist Artgenossenverträglich, kennt das Leben mit Kindern, hat einen guten Grundgehorsam, ist stubenrein und ein guter Beifahrer.Ein Leben als Zweithund würde Ihr Sicherheit geben, wir haben das Gefühl, sie orientiert sich an ihrem Rudel und jammert diesem auch hinterher.Das Alleinbleiben kann aus unserer Sicht noch gefestigt werden, da wär noch etwas Übung nötig. Sport und Spiel sowie weiterer Ausbildung würde mit Bonita sicher Spass machen, auch im Agilitybereich oder Turnierhundesport im Freizeitbereich können wir uns die kecke Bonita gut vorstellen.Gern auch mit den Kindern der Familie. Auch als Anfängerhund eignet sich Bonita hervorragend, da sie schon einiges an Grundgehorsam mitbringt. Wer mit Bonita durchs Leben fegen möchte, kann sie gern bei uns kennenlernen……bitte die Laufschuhe nicht vergessen,gemeinsam gechillt wird dann später, wenn sie bei Ihnen Einzug gehalten hat…

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Grimma
Shelter
Tierheim Schkortitz
Living with Bonita
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Bonita home

What you'll need for Bonita in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Bonita

What life with Bonita looks like

Bonita is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Schkortitz in Grimma.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bonita, answered.

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