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Mixed Breed · Female

Sonja was born in 2020. This young, pretty female dog gets along well with fellow animals and enjoys playing. She is athletic and needs lots of exercise. However, she does not walk on a leash and does not allow strangers to touch her. If pressured, she may snap. Due to her anxiety, we have not yet been able to weigh her; we estimate her weight at approximately 15 kg. If you have any questions, please call us: / 41890. Please arrange your visit by phone at our Waldtierheim shelter—we are open every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (directions), with last admission at 3:00 PM. This animal has a history of biting. Gets along with other dogs.

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Sonja wurde 2020 geboren. Diese junge hübsche Hündin ist verträglich mit Artgenossen und spielt gern. Sie ist sportlich und braucht viel Bewegung. Allerdings läuft sie nicht an der Leine und lässt sich von Fremden nicht anfassen. Wenn man sie bedrängt, kann es sein, dass sie schnappt. Aufgrund ihrer Ängstlichkeit konnten wir sie auch noch nicht wiegen. Wir schätzen sie auf ca. 15 kg. Wenn Sie Fragen haben, rufen Sie uns an: / 41890Bitte vereinbaren Sie telefonisch einen Besuchstermin bei uns im Waldtierheim, wir haben jeden Samstag und Sonntag jeweils von 11.00 bis 16.00 Uhr geöffnet (Anfahrt), letzter Einlass ist um 15.00 Uhr.

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🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Waldtierheim (Tierheim Verlorenwasser)
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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
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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
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    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 adult mixed breed dog waiting at Waldtierheim (Tierheim Verlorenwasser) in Germany.

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 Sonja, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sonja?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Waldtierheim (Tierheim Verlorenwasser) 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 — Waldtierheim (Tierheim Verlorenwasser) 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 Waldtierheim (Tierheim Verlorenwasser) 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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