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Donny

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Donny is already showing us the new enclosure for Pedro and co. ;-) Paul, his father, and Renata, both seen in the video, are so far the only people Donny completely trusts and with whom he has built a wonderful bond. He accepts Mara as well. But only for as long as the treats last... Toward others he still mostly shows the same unsure behavior: more on some days, less on others, and sometimes none at all. A really tough, inscrutable nut, our Donny. As for "socialization" with other dogs, Mara and Paul are rather unsure and have not yet dared to take that step. But we hope to finally return to Romania next year (unfortunately, thanks to Corona, our flight this year fell through), and to be able to at least support them emotionally and morally. Donny's acclimatization to other people will continue to be expanded! And Otto accompanies his buddy too ;-) Toward pretty lady dogs he is sooo shy, so cute... Donny's new domain :-). The staircase, so he can get in and out without tripping ;-), is being built right now. Here he is also always close to the other dogs, and we are waiting for the day when he may finally race across the meadow with them! This lady was also a complete stranger to Donny, and he was totally relaxed around her :-). And Otto, of course, is there again ;-). Paul says that his buddy, the one filming Donny, was once attacked by him, and on that day was totally surprised by his friendly behavior. ... and Otto the cat (who came along for free when the property was purchased) he hopefully doesn't want to eat either. I have to admit my heart sank into my pants for a moment... He has meanwhile also made a new friend, a male dog from the neighborhood who comes to visit him regularly. Donny has now moved in with Mara and Paul. In the new surroundings the switch seems to have flipped, because strangers are no longer simply barked at, and he hardly shows aggression anymore; curiosity and interest in them now predominate. 01.09.2017 - 06.09.2017 - Visit to our charges in Romania "Donny, whom I wouldn't so readily have gone into the run with, and I am truly no wimp in that regard. But you can still see very nicely that he is able to form a bond, as here with Ana, and is no 'hopeless case'! He does not appear to us as pote

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Donny zeigt uns schon mal die neue Anlage für Pedro und Co. ;-) Paul, sein Vater und Renata, zu sehen auf dem Video, sind bisher die einzigen Menschen, denen Donny absolut vertraut und zu denen er einen tollen Bezug aufgebaut hat. Mara akzeptiert er. Aber auch nur so lange, bis die Kekse alle sind... Anderen gegenüber zeigt er meist immer noch das selbe, unsichere Verhalten - an einem Tag mehr, am anderen weniger, manchmal aber auch gar nicht. Eine wirklich harte, undurchschaubare Nuss, unser Donny. Was die "Vergesellschaftung" mit Artgenossen anbelangt, da sind sich Mara und Paul wiederum recht unsicher, und haben diesen Schritt noch nicht gewagt. Wir hoffen aber, im nächsten Jahr endlich wieder nach Rumänien zu kommen (dank Corona ist unser Flug dieses Jahr ja leider in´s Wasser gefallen), und sie dabei zumindest seelisch und moralisch unterstützen zu können. Donny´s Gewöhnung an andere Menschen wird weiter ausgebaut! Und auch Otto begleitet seinen Kumpel ;-) Hübschen Hundedamen gegenüber ist er gaaanz schamhaft, zu süß... Donny´s neues Reich :-). Die Treppe, damit er ohne zu stolpern rein und raus kommt ;-), wird gerade gebaut. Hier ist er auch immer in der Nähe der anderen Hunde, und wir warten auf den Tag, wann er mit ihnen vielleicht mal gemeinsam über die Wiese flitzen darf! Auch diese Dame war Donny völlig fremd, und er war ihr gegenüber völlig relaxed :-). Und Katerchen Otto natürlich wieder dabei ;-). Paul sagt, dass sein Kumpel, der Donny filmt, schon einmal von ihm angegangen wurde, und war an diesem Tag total überrascht über sein nettes Verhalten. ... und Kater Otto (den gab es beim Kauf des Grundstücks gratis dazu) möchte er hoffentlich auch nicht fressen. Dabei ist mir aber schon das Herz in die Hose gerutscht... Eine neuen Freund hat er mittlerweile auch, einen Rüden aus der Nachbarschaft, der ihn regelmäßig besuchen kommt. Donny ist mittlerweile zu Mara und Paul umgezogen. In der neuen Umgebung scheint sich der Schalter umzulegen, denn fremde Menschen werden nicht mehr nur angebellt und er zeigt sich auch kaum mehr aggressiv, mittlerweile überwiegt eher die Neugierde und das Interesse an ihnen. 01. 09. 2017 - 06. 09. 2017 - Besuch unserer Schützlinge in Rumänien "Donny, bei dem ich mich nicht so ohne weiteres in den Auslauf begeben hätte, und ich bin in der Beziehung wahrlich kein Weichei. Aber man sieht trotzdem sehr schön, dass er eine Bindung aufbauen kann, wie hier bei Ana, und kein "hoffnungsloser Fall" ist! Er erscheint uns nicht als pote

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Fellchen in Not e.V.
Living with Donny
  • ✓Neutered
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Bringing Donny home

What you'll need for Donny in week one.

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    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

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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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About Donny

What life with Donny looks like

Donny is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Fellchen in Not e.V. in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Donny, answered.

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