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Borsika

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

I am the sweet Borsika, I am neutered and since I was found last year, I am estimated to be about 12 years old. I had huge mammary tumors, which were removed and fortunately were benign. For a few months I was in a dog boarding facility, where I was not doing well. Therefore, I was presented at a veterinary clinic, unfortunately it turned out that I have diabetes mellitus and therefore I need to be injected with insulin twice daily. I let this be done very politely, during feeding it works wonderfully. Unfortunately, I have also gone blind, but I manage surprisingly well with it. Nevertheless, I am a gold treasure and enjoy life, I love people and every little affection and attention makes me wag my tail wildly. I am very clingy and would like to be petted all day long. I get along very well with other dogs, I find the cats here very interesting, that could be more difficult. My shoulder height is 30 cm. Since my chances of being rehomed are probably very low, you can also take on a sponsorship for me.

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Ich bin die zuckersüße Borsika, ich bin kastriert und da ich ursprünglich letztes Jahr gefunden wurde, geschätzt ca. 12 Jahre alt. Ich hatte riesengroße Mammatumore, die wurden entfernt und waren glücklicherweise gutartig. Ein paar Monate war ich in einer Hundepension untergebracht, dort ging es mir zuletzt nicht gut. Deshalb wurde ich in einer Tierklinik vorgestellt, leider hat sich heraus gestellt, dass ich Diabetes Mellitus habe und deshalb muss mir 2x täglich Insulin gespritzt werden. Das lasse ich aber ganz brav mit mir machen, während dem Füttern klappt das wunderbar. Zu allem Unglück bin ich auch noch erblindet, komme aber erstaunlich gut damit klar. Nichtsdestotrotz bin ich ein Goldschatz und freue mich des Lebens, ich liebe Menschen und jede noch so kleine Zuwendung und Aufmerksamkeit lassen mich ganz wild wedeln. Ich bin sehr anhänglich und möchte am liebsten den ganzen Tag gestreichelt werden. Mit den anderen Hunden verstehe ich mich sehr gut, die Katzen hier finde ich sehr spannend, das könnte eher schwierig werden. Meine Schulterhöhe beträgt 30 cm. Ein liebes Ehepaar hat die Patenschaft für mich übernommen. 🙂

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Kempten
Shelter
Zuflucht für Tiere im Allgäu
Living with Borsika
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Zuflucht für Tiere im Allgäu · KemptenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Borsika home

What you'll need for Borsika 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

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    €20–35

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About Borsika

What life with Borsika looks like

Borsika is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Zuflucht für Tiere im Allgäu in Kempten.

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

Kempten, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Borsika, answered.

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