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freundliche

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 8 years

Bonka is an older female German Shepherd, a good-natured soul with a tough past, whom we rescued from Perrera ResurJA in Linares. Bonka was briefly rehomed, then came back, as the existing husky male did not get along with her and is now in a dog pension in Bavaria. Bonka is friendly, calm, and uncomplicated, suitable for seniors. She lives in a paddock with a male dog, but is also compatible with female dogs. We hope and wish so much that the old girl will have a few more beautiful years in a good, permanent home, as her time is running out. Bonka has tested positive for leishmaniasis and is currently well managed with a medication.

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Bonka ist eine ältere Deutsche Schäferhündin, eine gute Seele mit schwerem Schicksal, die wir aus der Perrera ResurJA in Linares geholt haben. Bonka war kurz vermittelt, kam dann zurück, der vorhandene Huskyrüde kam nicht mit ihr zurecht, und ist seitdem in Bayern in einer Hundepension. Bonka ist freundlich, ruhig und unkompliziert, auch für Senioren geeignet. Sie lebt dort mit einem Rüden zusammen im Zwinger, ist aber auch mit Hündinnen verträglich. Wir hoffen und wünschen uns so sehr, dass das alte Mädchen noch ein paar schöne Jahre in einem guten, endgültigen Zuhause haben wird, ihr läuft ja die Zeit davon. Bonka wurde positiv auf Leishmaniose getestet und aktuell diesbezüglich gut mit einem Medikament eingestellt. Möchten Sie Bonka ein fürsorgliches Zuhause geben, dann schicken Sie gerne Ihre ausgefüllte Selbstauskunft an Bonka ist ca. 65cm groß. Die Schutzgebühr beträgt 450€.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Step by Paw e.V.
Living with freundliche
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing freundliche home

What you'll need for freundliche 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 freundliche

What life with freundliche looks like

freundliche is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Step by Paw e.V. in Germany.

An 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 freundliche, answered.

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