How do I contact the shelter about Donnie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Donnie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Donnie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg 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 Donnie 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 Donnie 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 Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Donnie 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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Donnie

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Senior · 12 years

Please note: Donnie is only suitable for husbandry in a shelter-like environment. In its new home, it must have the opportunity to be handled with secure training (trained by us to wear a muzzle and leash without direct contact). Therefore, a fenced system must be available, where Donnie can still have contact with people but be shielded from direct confrontation. A heated indoor enclosure and ideally a dog run with outdoor access would suit it well. Donnie was found abandoned. The handsome mixed breed is a very lively and strong guy who tries very hard to please his two-legged companion—but still needs training and trust. He knows and loves car rides. He can walk calmly with familiar dogs. For Donnie, we are looking for active, dog-experienced people who can devote a lot of time to him and are confident with a four-legged friend with a lot of power and prey drive. An rural environment would be ideal. Other dogs, cats, and also children should not live in the household. Who gives Donnie a chance? Please contact his animal caretakers.

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Bitte beachten: Donnie ist nur für eine Haltung in tierheimähnlicher Umgebung geeignet. In seinem neuen Zuhause muss es die Möglichkeit geben, ihn mit Sicherheitstraining (bei uns antrainiertes kontaktloses Anziehen von Maulkorb und Leine) zu händeln. Es muss daher ein Zaunsystem vorhanden sein, wo Donnie zwar mit Kontakt zu Menschen, aber dennoch abgeschirmt von direkter Konfrontation, gehalten wird. Gut eignet sich dafür ein Zwinger (mit beheiztem Innengehege) und bestenfalls ein Hundezimmer mit Außenzugang. Donnie wurde ausgesetzt gefunden. Der hübsche Mischling ist ein sehr lebhafter und kräftiger Kerl, der sich sehr bemüht, es seinem Zweibeiner recht zu machen – aber dennoch Training und Vertrauen braucht. Das Mitfahren im Auto kennt und liebt er. Mit ihm bekannte Hunde kann er entspannt mitlaufen. Für Donnie suchen wir aktive, hundeerfahrene Menschen, die sich viel mit ihm beschäftigen können und sich einen Vierbeiner mit viel Power und Jagdtrieb zutrauen. Ein ländliches Umfeld wäre ideal. Andere Hunde, Katzen und auch Kinder sollten nicht mit im Haushalt leben. Bitte beachten Sie, dass Donnie aufgrund seiner Rasse dem Maulkorb- und Leinenzwang unterliegt und für seine Haltung eine Vermietergenehmigung erforderlich ist. Wer gibt Donnie eine Chance? Wenden Sie sich bitte unter an seine Tierpfleger.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇩🇪Berlin

Shelter

Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg

Living with Donnie

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg · Berlin Learn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Donnie home

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About Donnie

What life with Donnie looks like

Donnie is a large senior staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg in Berlin.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires shelter-like environment with safety training, muzzle and leash mandatory, needs fenced system for contactless handling

🇩🇪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 Donnie, answered.

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