How do I contact the shelter about Sonia?

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

Can I adopt Sonia if I live in another country?

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

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Pet ID This is me! Feel like meeting? Name: Sonia Breed: mixed breed Gender: female neutered Size: 62 Weight: 38 Age: 09-2020 At the animal shelter since: 30.11.2021 Sonia is an impressive lady dog in her prime, whom we took in from our partner animal shelter in Brasov, Romania. She originally comes from Zarnesti, a town about 20 kilometers away from Brasov. Fortunately, our animal welfare colleagues have an agreement with the city there to take in found animals. Previously, there was a municipal animal shelter, but the conditions were simply not humane and more of a place of horrors. We are glad that this animal shelter has been closed and all the animals are now taken care of by our animal welfare colleagues. From there, she came to the private Victory Shelter with an old fracture on her front leg. When she arrived at our shelter, her uneven gait and slightly deformed front paw were immediately noticeable. An X-ray revealed that Sonia suffers from This means for potential adopters that Sonia is not suitable for very athletic activities and will likely develop arthritis later on. We are looking for a loving, preferably single-story home for her, ideally with a securely fenced dog-safe garden. In her group, she's the boss, and we think she would prefer to be the sole ruler in her new home. Do you have a question about this animal? Please feel free to call us: Mo-Fri. Or write to us: Send inquiry Sponsorship application for Sonia - Animal Harbor Bad Karlshafen Some of our residents need to be a bit more patient in their search for a suitable home. Whether due to illness, age, or particular character traits. To make their time with us as comfortable as possible, we rely on the financial support of animal lovers. By taking on a sponsorship, you help us with the daily and medical care and accommodation of our animals. Sponsorships are available starting at a monthly contribution of 10 Euros. Additionally, you can set the amount of your contribution yourself. As a thank you, you will receive a personalized sponsorship certificate and will be mentioned on both our homepage and our Facebook page as a sponsor. Yes, I would like to sponsor Sonia from the animal shelter Animal Harbor: Conclude sponsorship: * Agree to sponsorship: Yes Please choose: Please select whether you want to set up a SEPA direct debit or a standing order. (bmt) to collect payments from my account via direct debit. At the same time, I instruct my bank to honor the direct debits initiated by the Association against Animal Abuse e.V. Note: Within eight weeks from the date of the transaction, I can request a refund of the debited amount according to the terms agreed with my bank. Therefore, your donations are tax-deductible. For regular donations, we will provide you with the necessary donation receipt for the tax office at the beginning of the following year without further request. Donations and sponsorships can, of course, be canceled at any time. Send membership magazine RDT: Yes, I agree Please choose: Send informational material irregularly: Yes, I agree Please choose:

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Tierausweis Das bin ich! Lust auf ein Treffen? Name: Sonia Rasse: Mischling Geschlecht: weiblich kastriert Größe: 62 Gewicht: 38 Alter: 09-2020 Im Tierheim seit: 30.11.2021 Sonia ist eine stattliche Hundelady im besten Alter, die wir aus unserem rumänischen Partnertierheim in Brasov übernommen haben. Ursprünglich kommt sie aus Zarnesti, einem Ort, ca. 20 Kilometer von Brasov entfernt. Dort haben unsere Tierschutzkollegen zum Glück ein Abkommen mit der Stadt, dass sie die Fundtiere von dort übernehmen. Zuvor gab es ein städtisches Tierheim, aber die Art der Unterbringung war einfach nicht tiergerecht und das Tierheim war mehr ein Ort des Schreckens.Wir sind froh, dass dieses Tierheim geschlossen hat und alle Tiere nun von unseren Tierschutzkollegen versorgt werden. Von dort ist sie mit einem alten Bruch am Vorderbein ins private Victory Shelter gekommen. Als sie zu uns kam, fiel natürlich sofort ihr unrundes Gangbild und ihre leicht deformierte Vorderpfote auf. Eine Röntgenuntersuchung ergab Aufschluss: Sonia leidet unter Dies bedeutet für Interessenten, dass sich Sonia nicht für sehr sportliche Aktivitäten eignet und sich später vermutlich Arthrosen bilden. Wir suchen für sie ein liebevolles, möglichst ebenerdiges Zuhause, das idealerweise über einen hundesicher eingezäunten Garten verfügt. In ihrer Gruppe hat sie das Sagen und wir denken, dass sie im neuen Zuhause eher als Alleinherrscherin das Zepter schwingen möchte. Sie haben eine Frage zu diesem Tier? Rufen Sie uns gerne an: Mo- Fr. und Oder schreiben Sie uns: Anfrage senden Patenschaftsantrag für Sonia - Tierhafen Bad Karlshafen Mancher Schützling muss bei der Suche nach einem geeigneten Zuhause etwas mehr Geduld aufbringen. Sei es aufgrund einer Krankheit, seines Alters oder besonderer Charakterzüge. Um diesen Bewohnern die Zeit bei uns so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten, sind wir auf die finanzielle Unterstützung von Tierfreunden angewiesen. Mit der Übernahme einer Patenschaft helfen Sie uns bei der täglichen und medizinischen Versorgung und Unterbringung unserer Tiere. Patenschaften sind ab einem Monatsbeitrag von 10 Euro möglich. Darüber hinaus können Sie die Höhe Ihres Beitrags selbstverständlich selbst festlegen. Als Dankeschön erhalten Sie eine individuell gestaltete Patenurkunde und werden sowohl auf unserer Homepage wie auch unserer Facebook-Seite als Pat*in erwähnt. Ja, Ich möchte eine Patenschaft für Sonia aus dem Tierheim Tierhafen übernehmen: Patenschaft abschließen: * Einer Patenschaft zustimmen: Ja Bitte wählen Sie: Bitte wählen Sie, ob Sie eine SEPA-Lastschrift oder einen Dauerauftrag einrichten möchten. (bmt), Zahlungen von meinem Konto mittels Lastschrift einzuziehen. Zugleich weise ich mein Kreditinstitut an, die vom Bund gegen Missbrauch der Tiere e.V. auf mein Konto gezogenen Lastschriften einzulösen. Hinweis: Ich kann innerhalb von acht Wochen, beginnend mit dem Belastungsdatum, die Erstattung des belasteten Betrages verlangen. Es gelten dabei die mit meinem Kreditinstitut vereinbarten Bedingungen. Daher sind Ihre Spenden steuerlich absetzbar. Für regelmäßige Spenden erhalten Sie von uns unaufgefordert die für das Finanzamt erforderliche Sammelspendenbescheinigung am Anfang des Folgejahres. Spenden und Patenschaften sind selbstverständlich jederzeit kündbar. Mitgliedzeitschrift RDT zusenden: Ja, ich stimme zu Bitte wählen Sie: Infomaterial in unregelmäßigen abständen zusenden: Ja, ich stimme zu Bitte wählen Sie: Patenschaftsantrag absenden Zuletzt angesehen SoniaMischlingweiblich09-2020

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Kassel

Shelter

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Living with Sonia

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About Sonia

What life with Sonia looks like

Sonia is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Name in Kassel.

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 Sonia, answered.

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