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Doretta

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Doretta is a sweet little dog named by the animal shelter. She was found on May 20, 2026, in Kecskemét and reported to the shelter. We don't know if she was abandoned or got lost there herself. What we do know is that Doretta wasn't microchipped and no one reported her missing. Doretta is waiting eagerly for her life to turn around after a rough start and find loving people who will give her a wonderful forever home and never leave her side again. She is a sweet and friendly little dog, a bit shy at first but that quickly wears off. She becomes more curious, playful, adventurous, brave, and mischievous every day and loves human attention and affection. Of course, she still doesn't know the basics of being a dog and her new owners will have to teach her everything step by step with love. Doretta is like a rough diamond that needs polishing to become an amazing companion, but she will surely bring joy to her future owners because she has all the right qualities. However, her new owners should be aware of what it means to take in a young dog and the responsibility they'll have for a long time. Doretta would love physical and mental stimulation, adapted to her age, once she's settled into her new home. She gets along great with other dogs and lives in a puppy group. We are looking for the world's best home for our dearest Doretta, with wonderful people who will welcome her forever. Dog enthusiasts who can give her all the love, care, and security she has probably never experienced before. Beautiful walks, fun, lots of cuddles, a soft warm bed, enough rest periods, and their own humans to walk alongside her on life's journey - that is what Doretta wishes from the bottom of her heart. In return, Doretta brings joy and love into her new family. Who will discover the world with sunshine? Currently, Doretta is too young for spaying/neutering, which her new owners should arrange when she is old enough. The estimated final size is 45-55cm and weight of 16-23kg. On July 1, 2026, Doretta will be 35cm tall and weigh 9kg. Doretta can travel from around the end of July 2026 if she finds a home or foster family.

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Ursprungsland: Ungarn Doretta heisst dieses herzige Hundekind, den Namen gab man ihr im Tierheim. Doretta hatte Glück im Unglück, denn sie wurde am 20.5.2026 auf der Strasse in Kecskemét gefunden und dem Menhely gemeldet. Nicht auszudenken, was alles hätte passieren können. Ob man sie dort feige ausgesetzt hat oder ob sie sich von alleine an diesen gefährlichen Ort verirrte wissen wir nicht. Was wir wissen ist, dass Doretta nicht gechipt war und sie auch niemand als vermisst gemeldet hat. Doretta wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, dass sich ihr Leben nach einem holprigen Start bald zum Positiven wendet und sie liebe Menschen findet, welche ihr ein tolles "Für immer Zuhause" schenken und sie nie mehr im Stich lassen. Doretta ist ein liebes und freundliches Hundekind, etwas schüchtern am Anfang, aber das legt sich schnell. Sie wird jeden Tag neugieriger, verspielter, erkundungsfreudiger, mutiger frecher und mag uns Menschen. Ebenso geniesst Streicheleinheiten und Aufmerksamkeit. Sie kennt natürlich noch nichts vom Hundeeinmaleins und ihre neuen Zweibeinern müssen ihr zu gegebener Zeit alles Step by Step liebevoll beibringen. Doretta ist wie ein Rohdiamant, welcher noch Schliff benötigt, damit sie sich weiter zu einer tollen Begleiterin entwickeln kann, aber sie wird ihren zukünftigen Besitzern sicherlich viel Freude machen, denn sie bringt alle Voraussetzungen dazu mit. Ihre neuen Dosenöffner sollten sich aber bewusst sein, was es heisst, einen jungen Hund bei sich Zuhause aufzunehmen und welche Verantwortung man für lange Zeit trägt. Über geistige wie körperliche Auslastung, natürlich dem Alter angepasst, würde sich Doretta sicherlich freuen, wenn sie dann in Ruhe in ihrem neuen Daheim angekommen ist. Mit ihren Artgenossen kommt Doretta prima klar und lebt in einer Junghundegruppe. Für unsere allerliebste Doretta suchen wir das weltbeste Zuhause, bei tollen und lieben Menschen welche sie für immer willkommen heissen. Hundebegeisterte Zweibeiner, welche ihr all die Liebe, Fürsorge und Geborgenheit geben, welche sie vermutlich noch nie erfahren durfte. Schöne Spaziergänge, Spiel, Spass, viel kuscheln, einen weichen, warmen Schlafplatz, genügend Ruhephasen und eigene Menschen, welche mit ihr ihren weiteren Lebensweg gehen, das wünscht sich Doretta von Herzen. Im Gegenzug bringt Doretta viel Freude und Liebe mit in ihre neue Familie. Wer entdeckt mit Sonnenschein Doretta die Welt? Aktuell ist Doretta noch zu jung für eine Kastration, die muss von ihren neuen Besitzern nachgeholt werden, wenn sie alt genug ist. Endgrösse von 45-55cm und Endgewicht von 16-23kg sind nur geschätzt. Am 1.7.2026 ist Doretta 35cm und 9kg Doretta kann ab ca. Ende Juli 2026 reisen, wenn sie ein Zuhause oder eine Pflegestelle gefunden hat.

Size
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇨🇭Animal Happyend
Shelter
Animal Happyend
Living with Doretta
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Doretta home

What you'll need for Doretta 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
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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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About Doretta

What life with Doretta looks like

Doretta is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Happyend in Animal Happyend.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Animal Happyend, Switzerland browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Doretta, answered.

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