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Danka

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Danka, a large dog with a huge umbilical hernia, was found on the street in Andújar on September 26, 2026. She was brought to our shelter because she would have had no chance of survival in the local pound, and surgery would not have been possible there. Danka was taken in yesterday and our vet, Boni, operated on her immediately. The surgery was long and complicated, but Danka handled it beautifully. The organs had been in the hernia sac for a long time, weakening and stretching the muscle wall. Unfortunately, the tissue is now slightly torn, causing a loop of intestine to protrude. Danka will need another surgery on Tuesday and will stay in the clinic for two days. A special mesh will be used to permanently stabilize the muscle wall, and excess skin will be removed. Despite all the hardship, Danka is showing her best side: she is incredibly loving, gentle, and calm. We expect her to get along well with both male and female dogs, which we will observe once she has fully recovered from the second surgery. Although Danka cannot leave until she is fully recovered, has anyone already fallen in love with this gentle dog? Danka is looking for a special person or family to accompany her on her journey to recovery and give her the loving, secure home she so deserves.

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Andújar, den 26. 09. 2026 Ein großes Herz und eine zweite Chance für Danka! ​Danka wurde ganz auf sich allein gestellt auf der Straße gefunden – ihr riesiger Nabelbruch war nicht zu übersehen. Unser Refugio wurde um Hilfe gebeten, da die liebe Hündin in der Perrera absolut chancenlos gewesen wäre, ganz abgesehen davon, dass man sie dort gar nicht hätte operieren können. ​Gestern Morgen zog sie im Refugio ein und unser Tierarzt Boni hat sie umgehend operiert. Der Eingriff war lang und aufwendig, aber Danka hat alles wunderbar gemeistert. Da die Organe schon sehr lange im Bruchsack lagen, war die Muskelwand stark geschwächt und ausgeleiert. ​Leider ist das Gewebe nun an einer Stelle leicht eingerissen, sodass eine Darmschlinge hervorgetreten ist. Danka muss deshalb am kommenden Dienstag erneut operiert werden und wird danach zwei Tage in der Klinik bleiben. Um die Muskelwand dauerhaft zu stabilisieren, wird ein spezielles Netz eingesetzt und auch die überschüssige Haut wird dabei direkt entfernt. ​Trotz all der Strapazen zeigt sich Danka bei uns von ihrer allerbesten Seite: Sie ist eine unglaublich liebe, sanfte und ruhige Wegbegleiterin. Wir gehen davon aus, dass sie sich sowohl mit Rüden als auch mit Hündinnen bestens versteht – das schauen wir uns ganz in Ruhe an, sobald sie den zweiten Eingriff gut überstanden hat und wieder komplett auf den Beinen ist. ​Auch wenn Danka vor ihrer vollständigen Genesung noch nicht sofort ausreisen kann: Hat sich vielleicht schon jetzt jemand in dieses sanfte Hundemädchen verliebt? Danka sucht einen besonderen Menschen oder eine Familie, die den Weg der Besserung geduldig mit ihr geht und ihr danach das liebevolle, geborgene Zuhause schenkt, das sie so sehr verdient hat.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇪🇸Wangelau
Shelter
Vergessene Pfoten e.V.
Living with Danka
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Vergessene Pfoten e.V. · WangelauLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Danka home

What you'll need for Danka 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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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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
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Danka

What life with Danka looks like

Danka is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vergessene Pfoten e.V. in Wangelau.

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 Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Wangelau, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Danka, answered.

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