How do I contact the shelter about Dunja?

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

Can I adopt Dunja if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Marsberg 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 Dunja 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 Dunja 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 Marsberg e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Dunja 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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Dunja

Mixed Breed · Female

Dunja is a five-year-old German Shepherd who arrived at our shelter in early 2026 in a shocking state. For weeks she had been wandering as a stray and initially refused to be secured. When we finally rescued her, she had a large open wound on her leg, a severe staphylococcus infection, and a severely injured knee. This led to many trips to the vet, extensive examinations, and eventually major surgery where among other things a fistula and bone fragments were removed. Today we can say with gratitude: Dunja has won this battle. After months of treatment and recovery she is now at her foster home ready to find her own home. Dunja lives there without problems with two other dogs and shows herself as an extremely friendly and social dog. She is very obedient, wants to please her owner and adapts surprisingly quickly to new situations. She learns new things with enthusiasm and develops a little more each day. Her leash training is currently still being worked on but Dunja is attentive and eager to learn so we are sure she will master this task soon. She plays with her dog friends for her life. Even greater is her passion for water - Dunja is a real water rat! Whether it's a stream, lake or puddle as soon as she discovers water her eyes shine and she enjoys every moment. If you want to give an extraordinary German Shepherd with a big heart a home we are very happy about your message.

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Dunja ist eine etwa fünfjährige Schäferhündin, die uns Anfang 2026 in einem erschütternden Zustand erreichte. Wochenlang war sie als Streunerin unterwegs und ließ sich zunächst nicht sichern. Als wir sie schließlich retten konnten, hatte sie eine große, offene Wunde am Bein, eine schwere Staphylokokken-Infektion und ein massiv verletztes Knie. Es folgten viele Tierarztbesuche, aufwendige Untersuchungen und schließlich eine große Operation, bei der unter anderem eine Fistel und Knochensplitter entfernt wurden. Heute können wir voller Dankbarkeit sagen: Dunja hat diesen Kampf gewonnen. Nach Monaten voller Behandlungen und Genesung ist sie nun auf ihrer Pflegestelle angekommen und bereit, ihr eigenes Zuhause zu finden. Dunja lebt dort problemlos mit zwei weiteren Hunden zusammen und zeigt sich als äußerst freundliche und soziale Hündin. Sie ist sehr gelehrig, möchte ihrem Menschen gefallen und passt sich erstaunlich schnell an neue Situationen an. Neue Dinge lernt sie mit Begeisterung und entwickelt sich jeden Tag ein Stück weiter. An ihrer Leinenführigkeit wird derzeit noch gearbeitet, doch Dunja ist aufmerksam und lernwillig, sodass wir sicher sind, dass sie auch diese Aufgabe schnell meistern wird. Mit ihren Hundekumpels spielt sie für ihr Leben gern. Noch größer ist allerdings ihre Leidenschaft für Wasser – Dunja ist eine echte Wasserratte! Ob Bach, See oder Pfütze – sobald sie Wasser entdeckt, strahlen ihre Augen und sie genießt jeden Moment. Wenn ihr einer außergewöhnlichen Schäferhündin mit großem Herzen ein Zuhause schenken möchtet, freuen wir uns sehr auf eure Nachricht.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Marsberg

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Marsberg e.V.

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Marsberg e.V. · Marsberg Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Dunja home

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About Dunja

What life with Dunja looks like

Dunja is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Marsberg e.V. in Marsberg.

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.

Marsberg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dunja, answered.

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