How do I contact the shelter about Dunja?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Nordic Strays 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 — Nordic Strays 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 Nordic Strays 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

Kangal · Female · Young · 3 years

Dunja – a special mom with a gentle heart. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-225 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-26 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:14% 43%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-226 > Location: animal shelter in Split, Croatia Gender: female, spayed Birth date: 14.10.2023 Shoulder height: about 70 cm Compatibility with others with cats unknown Single or second dog Ideal environment: countryside, house and farm, not suitable for apartment or city Suitable for breed experts, breed lovers, experienced hands. .fusion-body . This is a puppy.

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Dunja – eine besondere Mama mit einem sanften Herzen .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-252 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-29 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:14% 43%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-253 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Split, Kroatien Geschlecht: weiblich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 14.10.2023 Schulterhöhe: ca. 70 cm Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Land, Haus und Hof, keine Wohnung und keine Stadt geeignet für: Rassekenner, Rasseliebhaber, erfahrene Hände .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-254 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-29 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-255 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Manche Hunde tragen eine Geschichte in sich, die man sofort spürt, wenn man ihnen in die Augen schaut. Dunja ist so eine Hündin. Gemeinsam mit ihren Welpen wurde sie im Dorf Lećevica gefunden. Trotz der schwierigen Umstände hat sie sich liebevoll und fürsorglich um ihre Babys gekümmert, sie beschützt und ihnen Geborgenheit geschenkt. Dank ihr konnten ihre Welpen sicher aufwachsen und ihre ersten Schritte ins Leben machen. Heute sind ihre Kleinen bereit, ihre eigenen Wege zu gehen – und nun ist endlich Dunjas Zeit, selbst im Mittelpunkt zu stehen. Ihr Name Dunja bedeutet übersetzt „Quitte“ – eine Frucht, die für Wärme, Stärke und Beständigkeit steht. Und genau das beschreibt diese besondere Hündin perfekt. Sie ist ruhig, ausgeglichen und strahlt eine natürliche Sanftheit aus, die sofort berührt. Als Kangal-Typ Hündin bringt Dunja nicht nur Größe und Stärke mit, sondern auch Intelligenz, Sensibilität und einen natürlichen Beschützerinstinkt. Hinter ihrer beeindruckenden Erscheinung steckt jedoch vor allem eines: ein unglaublich treues und liebevolles Herz. Dunja sucht Menschen, die ihre besonderen Eigenschaften verstehen und ihr ein stabiles, liebevolles Zuhause bieten können. Klare Strukturen, Geduld und eine artgerechte Auslastung helfen ihr, sich zu einer ausgeglichenen und loyalen Begleiterin zu entwickeln. Wer Dunja sein Herz schenkt, bekommt eine Hündin, die eine tiefe Bindung zu ihren Menschen aufbaut – aufmerksam, loyal und voller Vertrauen. Nach allem, was sie für ihre Welpen getan hat, wünschen wir uns für Dunja nun genau das, was sie verdient: Ein Zuhause, in dem sie ankommen darf. Ein Zuhause, in dem sie geliebt wird. Ein Zuhause, das sie für immer beschützen darf. Wer schenkt dieser wunderbaren Mama ihr Happy End? .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-256 > only screen and (max-width:880px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-256 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Nordic Strays e.V.

Living with Dunja

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats

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About Dunja

What life with Dunja looks like

Dunja is a small young adult kangal dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Dunja, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dunja?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Nordic Strays 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 — Nordic Strays 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 Nordic Strays 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.