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Sonja

Mixed Breed · Female

Sonja is a friendly and pleasant female dog, as we have been told. She waited patiently for her turn during visits. She can be easily touched and petted and enjoys treats. Sonja also showed her nice side in dealing with her fellow dogs and is compatible with other dogs. She is fortunate to be able to move to a free foster home in Rösrath in mid-August. Then we can report more about her and take more pictures of her. Sonja is compatible with the other dogs in the shelter and could therefore be placed with existing dogs without any problems. But she would also be very happy as a single princess. She has a great character and a home of her own.

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Sonja Beschreibung Sonja zeigt sich, wie man uns berichtet, als ausgesprochen freundliche und angenehme Hündin. Bei Besuch wartete sie geduldig, bis sie an der Reihe ist. Lässt sich problemlos anfassen und streicheln und nimmt gerne Leckerlies an. Auch im Umgang mit ihren Artgenossen zeigte sich Sonja von ihrer netten Seite und verträglich mit den anderen Hunden. Sie hat das große Glück Mitte August in ein freies Pflegekörbchen nach Rösrath ziehen zu können. Dann können wir mehr über sie berichten und weitere Bilder von ihr machen. Sonja ist verträglich mit den anderen Hunden im Tierheim und wäre daher auch ohne Weiteres zu bereits vorhandenen Hunden vermittelbar. Aber auch als Einzelprinzessin wäre sie sicherlich sehr glücklich. Sie hat einen ganz tollen Charakter und ein eigenes Zuhause

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutz-Team e.V.
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Bringing Sonja home

What you'll need for Sonja 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 Sonja

What life with Sonja looks like

Sonja is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutz-Team e.V. in Germany.

An 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 Sonja, answered.

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