How do I contact the shelter about Ronja?

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

Can I adopt Ronja if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Mayen 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 Ronja 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 Ronja 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 Mayen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ronja 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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Ronja

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

03.02.25: Our Ronja has been with us now for almost 7 years...we are always surprised how quickly time passes without ever having found a permanent home for Ronja. Ronja's circumstances at the time were more than mysterious. Alongside Ronja and her then companion Rasmus, dogs resembling old German pointer breeds were found in quick succession in the Vulkaneifel. Despite thorough investigations, no one has ever been able to trace the person who abandoned the dogs in this manner.... Ronja had barely learned anything up to that point, smelled of pigsty, and was rather neglected. Today, our bear from the animal shelter is an integral part of our lives. She is no longer the loudest, prefers to avoid trouble rather than start it, and used to be the first to raise her fist! She also becomes more calm and occasionally takes a break at our Brigitte's place. There, she leaves the shelter life behind and enjoys her time with her human friend ❤️ 20.07.2020: Our Ronja the Räubertochter loves people, but only HER people. Strangers are not welcome, as she does not want to share her favorite people. This is not an option for Ronja. Mmmpf, you must be thinking, how can such a dog ever leave the animal shelter again?! That is the million-dollar question. Here, patient people are needed. Male or female, willing to invest time in getting to know each other. And we are not talking about 2 or 3 visits, but weeks of mutual sniffing. Ronja needs time to get used to new things. In the new home, there should be only a few people who want to make her life more beautiful. Ronja is a "1 or at most 2-person dog." Yes, they exist. They are in all animal shelters. Dogs that only need ONE reliable and, above all, confident person by their side. No children, no other dogs, no cats, no small pets, fish would be okay?

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03.02.25: Unsere Ronja ist nun schon seit fast 7 Jahren bei uns…wir sind immer wieder erstaunt, wie schnell die Zeit vergeht, ohne, dass es auch für Ronja jemals ein ernsthaftes Zuhause gegeben hätte. Ronjas Fundumstände waren damals mehr als mysteriös. Neben Ronja und ihrem damaligen Kumpanen Rasmus wurden in der Vulkaneifel in kurzen zeitlichen Abständen immer wieder Hunde gefunden, die vom Aussehen auf altdeutsche Hütehunde tippen lassen. Trotz Recherchen ist man demjenigen, der die Hunde auf diese Weise entsorgt hat, nie auf die Schliche gekommen…. Ronja hatte bis dato so gut wie nichts kennengelernt, roch nach Schweinestall und war ziemlich ungepflegt. Heute ist unser Bärchen aus dem Tierheim nicht mehr wegzudenken. Sie ist nicht mehr die Lauteste, geht dem Ärger lieber aus dem Weg, als ihn anzuzetteln und glaubt uns, früher war sie die erste, die die Faust erhoben hatte! Auch sie wird ruhiger und darf auf ihre alten Tage hin und wieder eine Auszeit bei unserer Brigitte nehmen. Dort lässt sie den Tierheimalltag weit hinter sich und genießt die Zeit mit ihrer Menschenfreundin ❤️ 20.07.2020: Unsere Ronja Räubertochter liebt die Menschen, aber nur IHRE Menschen. Fremde sind da nicht erwünscht, schließlich will sie ihre Lieblingsmenschen nicht teilen. Das kommt für Ronja auf gar keinen Fall in Frage. Mmmpf, jetzt denkt ihr euch sicherlich, wie soll so ein Hund jemals nochmal das Tierheim verlassen können?! Das ist die Frage aller Fragen. Hier sind geduldige Menschen gefragt. Mann oder Frau, die Zeit investieren möchten in ein gemeinsames Kennenlernen. Und da sprechen wir nicht von 2 oder 3 Besuchen, sondern von Wochen des gegenseitigen Beschnuppern. Ronja braucht Zeit, um sich auf neue Dinge einzulassen. Im neuen Zuhause sollten es demnach auch nur wenige Menschen sein, die mit ihr ihr Leben verschönern möchten. Ronja ist ein „1 oder maximal 2-Mensch-Hund“. Ja die gibt es. Sie sitzen in allen Tierheimen. Hunde, die nur EINEN verlässlichen und vor allem souveränen Menschen an ihrer Seite brauchen. Keine Kinder, keine anderen Hunde, keine Katzen, keine Kleintiere, Fische wären okay ? Ihr seht, Ronjas

Size

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Mayen

Shelter

Tierheim Mayen

Living with Ronja

✓Spayed
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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About Ronja

What life with Ronja looks like

Ronja is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Mayen in Mayen.

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. 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 Ronja, answered.

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