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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Bonnie - too sweet for her old job, but just right for a loving home! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-18 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-3 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:30% 32%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-19 > Location: Animal Shelter in Osijek, Croatia Gender: female, spayed Date of birth: 13.01.2020 Compatibility with cats unknown Single or second dog Ideal environment: suburban, rural Suitable for: ambitious dog beginners .fusion-body .fusion-button Direct to self-disclosure .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-3 Loading the next set of gallery items... load more... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Sometimes you wonder what people actually expect from a dog. Bonnie is a female Croatian Shepherd Spitz mix about 6-7 years old who has already been lucky enough to find a home. But this luck did not last long. The reason for her return? Bonnie was simply too nice. She was supposed to catch small animals like rats and other rodents on the property. But Bonnie apparently had other ideas about her life. Instead of proving herself as a diligent pest controller, she showed her friendly side. And so she had to leave again. Bonnie brings a fascinating genetic mix. The Croatian Shepherd is an intelligent, vigilant and hardworking herding dog that was originally bred to work with humans. Spitz, on the other hand, are known to be attentive, independent, lively and often quite opinionated. This combination can produce a clever, active and characterful companion who wants to be physically and mentally occupied. Joint walks, nose work and varied activities would be wonderful ways to meet her needs. Of course, her breed mix alone does not determine what characteristics Bonnie actually brings. However, she has already proven one thing: She does not want to be a rat catcher. 😉 We wish Bonnie people who do not see a specific purpose in her, but simply a dog with whom they want to share their lives. People who take her needs seriously, give her security and do not measure her against expectations she never wanted to fulfill. Bonnie lost her job because she was too friendly. Maybe that's her best application for a home where she can just be a dog. Who gives Bonnie a second chance and shows her that she is just as right as she is? .fusion-body .fusion-button Interested in an adoption? (Click here) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22 > only screen and (max-width:1015px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left

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Bonnie – zu lieb für ihren alten Job, aber genau richtig für ein liebevolles Zuhause! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-424 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-51 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:30% 32%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-425 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Osijek, Kroatien Geschlecht: weiblich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 13.01.2020 Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund Ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich Geeignet für: Ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-426 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-48 Loading the next set of gallery items... weitere Bilder laden... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-427 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Manchmal fragt man sich wirklich, was Menschen eigentlich von einem Hund erwarten. Bonnie ist eine etwa 6–7 Jahre alte Kroatische Schäferhund-Spitz-Mischlingshündin, die bereits das Glück hatte, ein Zuhause zu finden. Doch dieses Glück hielt leider nicht lange an. Der Grund für ihre Rückgabe? Bonnie war schlichtweg zu nett. Sie sollte auf dem Grundstück kleine Tiere wie Ratten und andere Nager fangen. Doch Bonnie hatte offenbar andere Vorstellungen von ihrem Leben. Statt sich als fleißige Schädlingsbekämpferin zu beweisen, zeigte sie sich von ihrer freundlichen Seite. Und so musste sie wieder gehen. Dabei bringt Bonnie genetisch eine spannende Mischung mit. Der Kroatische Schäferhund ist ein intelligenter, wachsamer und arbeitsfreudiger Hütehund, der ursprünglich für die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Menschen gezüchtet wurde. Spitze wiederum gelten als aufmerksam, eigenständig, lebhaft und oft ziemlich meinungsstark. Diese Kombination kann eine clevere, aktive und charaktervolle Begleiterin hervorbringen, die sowohl körperlich als auch geistig beschäftigt werden möchte. Gemeinsame Spaziergänge, Nasenarbeit und abwechslungsreiche Beschäftigungen wären wunderbare Möglichkeiten, ihr gerecht zu werden. Natürlich lässt sich aus ihrer Rassemischung allein nicht ableiten, welche Eigenschaften Bonnie tatsächlich mitbringt. Eines hat sie allerdings bereits bewiesen: Als Rattenfängerin möchte sie offenbar keine Karriere machen. 😉 Für Bonnie wünschen wir uns Menschen, die keinen bestimmten Zweck in ihr sehen, sondern einfach einen Hund, mit dem sie ihr Leben teilen möchten. Menschen, die ihre Bedürfnisse ernst nehmen, ihr Sicherheit schenken und sie nicht an Erwartungen messen, die sie nie erfüllen wollte. Bonnie hat ihren Job verloren, weil sie zu freundlich war. Vielleicht ist genau das ihre beste Bewerbung für ein Zuhause, in dem sie einfach Hund sein darf. Wer gibt Bonnie eine zweite Chance und zeigt ihr, dass sie genauso richtig ist, wie sie ist? .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-428 > only screen and (max-width:1015px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-428 > .fusion-colu

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Nordic Strays e.V.
Living with Bonnie
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Bonnie home

What you'll need for Bonnie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Bonnie

What life with Bonnie looks like

Bonnie is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bonnie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bonnie?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Nordic Strays e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bonnie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bonnie if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. whether they will for Bonnie, what they require (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 Bonnie already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Nordic Strays e.V. lists Bonnie as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Nordic Strays e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bonnie isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bonnie 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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