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English Bulldog · Male · Young · 2 years

The American Bulldog Jonas was found in Augustdorf on February 2nd, tied up and left in front of a residential house. We must assume that he was deliberately abandoned. The male dog was completely frozen, shivering with cold, and gratefully accepted the warmth and affection at the animal shelter. Now, Jonas has recovered from his experience and shows himself to be, although generally friendly, also a rather self-assured bundle of strength that still requires significant training. Jonas therefore needs knowledgeable and confident people who can not only handle him mentally but also physically, and he is not suitable for novice dog owners or a family with children. No other animals should live in the new home, and the requirements of the respective federal states for dogs on List 2 must be met. Animal shelter account: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

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Der American-Bulldog Jonas war am 2. Februar in Augustdorf gefunden worden, angebunden und zurückgelassen vor einem Wohnhaus. Wir müssen davon ausgehen, dass er bewusst ausgesetzt wurde. Der Rüde war völlig durchgefroren, zitterte vor Kälte und nahm im Tierheim dankbar die Wärme und Zuwendung an. Inzwischen konnte Jonas sich vom Erlebten erholen und zeigt sich als insgesamt zwar freundliches, aber auch recht selbstbewusstes Kraftpaket, an dessen Erziehung noch deutlich gearbeitet werden muss. Jonas braucht deshalb sachkundige und souveräne Menschen, die ihm nicht nur mental, sondern auch körperlich gewachsen sind, und eignet sich nicht für Hundeneulinge oder eine Familie mit Kindern. Im neuen Zuhause sollten keine anderen Tiere leben, und die Auflagen der jeweiligen Bundesländer für Hunde der Liste 2 müssen erfüllt werden. Tierheimkonto: Tierschutz der Tat e.V.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Detmold
Shelter
Tierheim Detmold
Living with Jonas
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Jonas home

What you'll need for Jonas 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
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    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 Jonas

What life with Jonas looks like

Jonas is a large young adult english bulldog dog waiting at Tierheim Detmold in Detmold.

An young 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 Jonas, answered.

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