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Bonito

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Bonito has been in our Romanian animal shelter run by Animal Life Sibiu for almost two years now. He was picked up from the street back then, limping, and a vet visit revealed he needed surgery: a femoral head resection. He was successfully operated on and recovered well at the shelter. Somehow, he has always been overlooked and has been waiting for a loving home for quite some time… Bonito is a gentle, affectionate boy who is very people-oriented. He loves getting attention and being petted. He is eager to learn and attentive, walks nicely on a leash, and enjoys his occasional walks. He gets along with other dogs, but he doesn’t get along with every male dog, so he would be best suited as an only dog or with a female dog in a family. We are hoping to find a responsible family for the smart Bonito that can provide him with stability, give him the attention he deserves, and gift him a wonderful life filled with plenty of time, patience, and empathy.

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Bonito ist schon fast 2 Jahre in unserem rumänischen Tierheim von Animal Life Sibiu, er wurde damals humpelnd auf der Straße aufgesammelt, in der Tierklinik wurde festgestellt, dass er eine OP braucht, eine Femurkopf-Resektion. Er wurde operiert und hat sich anschließend im Tierheim gut erholt, irgendwie wurde er immer übersehen und sucht schon lange ein liebevolles Zuhause… Bonito ist ein sanfter, liebevoller Hundebub, er ist sehr menschenbezogen und liebt es, wenn er etwas Aufmerksamkeit bekommt und gestreichelt wird. Er ist lernwillig und aufmerksam, läuft schön an der Leine und genießt die seltenen Spaziergänge. Er versteht sich mit anderen Hunden, aber er mag nicht jeden Rüden, deshalb wäre er als Einzelhund oder mit einer Hündin in einer Familie am besten aufgehoben. Wir wünschen uns für den smarten Bonito eine verantwortungsbewusste Familie, die ihm Stabilität gibt und die Aufmerksamkeit schenkt, die er verdient hat und ihm mit viel Zeit, Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen ein schönes Leben schenkt.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Pfotenglück Bayern

Living with Bonito

✓Spayed
✕Good with dogs

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Bonito

What life with Bonito looks like

Bonito is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenglück Bayern in Germany.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bonito, answered.

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