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Mixed Breed · Male

Donny is a dear little fellow. He was born around 2015 and found his way unburdened to the animal shelter. Donny currently lives on a foster home with a cat. We can thus safely say that Donny is cat-friendly and the cohabitation is very harmonious. By the way, Donny is not much bigger than a large tomcat, but he does weigh in at 8.5 kg. 🙂 The little guy has shown only positive traits so far; he is both calm in the house and on the go, but agile and very interested in his surroundings. He runs well on a leash and can be easily called back. The most important commands are known to Donny, and he can be well confined.

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Donny ist ein lieber kleiner Kerl. Er ist etwa 2015 geboren und unverschuldet ins Tierheim gekommen. Donny lebt aktuell auf einer Pflegestelle mit einer Katze zusammen. Wir können somit sicher sagen, dass Donny katzenverträglich ist und das Zusammenleben sehr harmonisch ist. Donny ist übrigens nicht viel größer als ein großer Kater, jedoch mit 8,5 kg etwas schwerer. 🙂 Der Kleine zeigt bisher nur positive Eigenschaften; er ist sowohl in der Wohnung wie auch unterwegs ein ruhiger Kerl, der aber agil und sehr interessiert an seiner Umwelt ist. Er läuft gut an der Leine und lässt sich gut abrufen. Die wichtigsten Kommandos kennt Donny und man kann ihn gut eingrenzen.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Wilhelmshaven
Shelter
Tierheim Wilhelmshaven
Living with Donny
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Tierheim Wilhelmshaven · WilhelmshavenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Donny home

What you'll need for Donny 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Donny

What life with Donny looks like

Donny is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Wilhelmshaven in Wilhelmshaven.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Donny, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Donny?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Wilhelmshaven 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 — Tierheim Wilhelmshaven 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 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 Tierheim Wilhelmshaven 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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