Not confirmed since October 24, 2026

Leni

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

General Name: Leni Gender: female Dog neutered: Yes Travel arrangements neutered Born approximately: 2016 Size approximately: 40 cm Location: Shelter in Sighetu since December 2025 Sponsors: No Reserved: No Character Leni is calm and friendly with the volunteers at the shelter. After being brought to the public animal shelter by dog catchers, she was initially very reserved and shy. After just a few weeks, she is now beginning to open up to the caretakers and gain trust. Unfortunately, she has a mammary tumor and is under veterinary care. It will be determined in the near future what treatment she will receive and whether she needs surgery. She gets along well with other animals in the public animal shelter. Compatibility with cats can be tested. Past Information about her past is unknown. She likely comes from the street or was abandoned there. Notes The parent animals are unknown, so no information can be provided about the included breeds. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Allgemein Name: Leni Geschlecht: Hündin Kastriert: Bei Ausreise kastriert Geboren ca. : 2016 Größe ca. : 40 cm Aufenthaltsort: Shelter in Sighetu seit Dezember 2025 Paten: nein reserviert: nein Charakter Leni zeigt sich mit den Volunteers im Shelter ruhig und freundlich. Nachdem sie von Hundefängern ins öffentliche Tierheim gebracht wurde, war sie zunächst sehr zurückhaltend und ängstlich. Sie schafft es nun nach wenigen Wochen bereits sich den Pflegerinnen gegenüber zu öffnen und Vertrauen zu fassen. Leider hat sie einen Mammatumor und wird tierärztlich betreut. Welche Behandlung sie erhalten und ob sie operiert werden muss, wird sich in nächster Zeit herausstellen. Mit Artgenossen im öffentlichen Tierheim verträgt sie sich gut. Eine Verträglichkeit mit Katzen kann getestet werden. Vergangenheit Über die Vergangenheit ist uns nichts bekannt. Vermutlich kommt sie von der Straße oder wurde dort ausgesetzt. Hinweise Die Elterntiere sind nicht bekannt, sodass zu den enthaltenen Rassen keine Auskunft gegeben werden kann.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Dorsten

Shelter

Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V.

Living with Leni

✓Spayed
✓Good with cats

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About Leni

What life with Leni looks like

Leni is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. in Dorsten.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Leni, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Leni?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Leni on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Leni if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Freundeskreis Notfellchen 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Leni 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 Leni 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 Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Leni 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.