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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Dondon – not loud, but especially → Breed: mixed breed → Gender: male → Born: 01/2022 → Size / Weight: 50 cm / 20 kg → Neutered: yes → Vaccinated: yes → Identification: Chip → Compatible with: male dogs and female dogs → Incompatible with: N/A → Sponsorships possible: yes Description: Dondon is not one of those who immediately catch your eye with a loud temperament or wild energy. He is more like the quiet, delicate note in a song that you only truly appreciate when you listen closely. His fur – a bit shaggy, always a little unkempt – makes him visually someone who doesn’t fit into a box. His gaze, made even more special through his tousled face, has a gentle and questioning quality that touches you immediately. You can tell: here is a dog who doesn’t need to be like everyone else. Dondon came to the shelter when he was still tiny, along with his mom and siblings. Many have long since found their homes. He is still waiting, but not impatiently. He is not a pushy type who tries to get ahead. He takes his time, first watching before he trusts. In this calm lies his strength – it makes him a dog with whom one can very pleasantly go through life. He needs people who bring a certain calmness themselves. People who understand that not every dog marches through life with a loud bang. That it is often the quiet ones who we hold closest to our hearts.

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Dondon – nicht laut, aber besonders → Rasse: Mischling → Geschlecht: männlich→ Geboren: 01/2022 → Grösse / Gewicht: 50 cm / 20 kg→ Kastriert: ja→ Geimpft: ja→ Kennzeichnung: Chip→ Verträglich mit: Rüden und Hündinnen→ Unverträglich mit: k.A.→ Patenschaften möglich: jaBeschreibung: Dondon ist keiner von denen, die man auf den ersten Blick mit lautem Temperament oder wilder Energie wahrnimmt. Er ist eher der leise, feine Ton in einem Lied, das man erst richtig schätzen lernt, wenn man ihm zuhört. Sein Fell – ein bisschen zottelig, irgendwie immer ein bisschen ungekämmt – macht ihn schon optisch zu jemandem, der nicht in eine Schublade passt. Sein Blick, durch dieses verwuschelte Gesicht noch besonderer, hat etwas Sanftes und Fragendes, das sofort berührt. Man merkt: hier steckt ein Hund, der nicht sein muss wie alle anderen. Dondon ist in die Pension gekommen, als er noch winzig war, zusammen mit seiner Mama und den Geschwistern. Viele sind längst gegangen, haben ihr Zuhause gefunden. Er wartet noch. Aber nicht ungeduldig. Er ist kein Draufgänger, der sich vordrängelt. Er nimmt sich die Zeit, schaut erst einmal hin, bevor er vertraut. In dieser Ruhe liegt seine Stärke – sie macht ihn zu einem Hund, mit dem man sehr angenehm durchs Leben gehen kann. Er braucht Menschen, die selbst eine gewisse Gelassenheit mitbringen. Menschen, die verstehen, dass nicht jeder Hund mit lautem Knall durchs Leben marschiert. Dass gerade die Leisen oft die sind, die man tief ins Herz schließt. Bei D

Size
Tiny
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V.
Living with Dondon
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Dondon home

What you'll need for Dondon 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
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    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 Dondon

What life with Dondon looks like

Dondon is a very small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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. 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 Dondon, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dondon?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Dondon on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dondon if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Dondon 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 Dondon 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 Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Dondon 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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