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SONYA

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 7 years

Sonya - loving, calm dog-lady - German Shepherd mix, approx. 7 years, born approx. 2019, SH 55 cm, 25-30 kg, vaccinated, chipped, spayed, EU passport. - Waiting in Oradea/Romania! - Sonya has narrowly escaped the threat of death in the Targu Jiu shelter. She was rescued in mid-June 2023 and was able to settle in a private shelter in Romania. Sonya is a calm, friendly and loving female dog. In the shelter pack of seven dogs, she is socially compatible with all females and males and shows herself as a calm influence. Sonya can be stroked, is thrilled about treats and is enthusiastic when her caregiver comes to the shelter. She likes human contact and shows this too. Sonya is a calm dog that we can imagine well in a family with experienced people. Although she still has a lot to learn, she was initially afraid when people approached with objects in their hands, such as a camera or a measuring tape to measure her size. She is just learning that these things do not pose a threat. With her calm nature, she is making good progress and integrating these new experiences. We are looking for a loving home for this sweet girl 🏡 with understanding, patient people who will slowly familiarize her with human everyday life at Sonya's pace. Sonya, female, will be spayed before departure. Info, contact and hope for Moson - email: - Susanne Leo

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SONYA - liebe, ruhige Hunde-LADY - Schäferhund-Mix, ca. 7 J., geb.ca.2019, SH 55 cm, 25-30 kg, geimpft, gechippt, kastriert, EU-Paß. - Wartet in Oradea/Rumänien ! - Sonya ist dem drohenden Tod der Hölle im Shelter von Targu Jiu gerade noch entkommen. Sie ist Mitte Juni 2023 gerettet worden und konnte in einem privaten Shelter in Rumänien unterkommen. Sonya ist eine ruhige, freundliche und liebe Hündin. Im Shelterrudel von sieben Hunden ist sie sozial verträglich mit allen Hündinnen und Rüden und zeigt sich als ruhender Pol. Sonya lässt sich streicheln, freut sich riesig über Leckerlis und ist begeistert, wenn ihre Betreuerin in den Shelter kommt. Sie mag menschliche Kontakte und zeigt dies auch. Sonya ist eine ruhige Hündin, die wir uns gut in einer Familie mit erfahrenen Menschen vorstellen können. Zwar muss sie noch viel lernen, so hatte sie anfangs Angst, wenn Menschen mit Gegenständen in der Hand sich näherten wie dem Fotoapparat oder dem Massband, um ihre Größe zu messen. Solche Dinge lernt sie gerade erst kennen und auch, dass sie keine Bedrohung bedeuten. Durch ihre ruhige Art macht sie dabei gute Fortschritte und integriert diese neuen Erfahrungen. Für diese liebe Hündin suchen wir ein liebevolles Zuhause 🏡 bei verständnisvollen, geduldigen Menschen, die sie mit dem menschlichen Alltag in Sonyas Tempo langsam vertraut machen. Sonya, weiblich, wird vor Ausreise kastriert . Info, Kontakt u. Hoffnung für Moson - email: - Susanne Leo -

Size

Extra large

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tier-Not-Hilfe

Living with SONYA

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About SONYA

What life with SONYA looks like

SONYA is an extra-large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tier-Not-Hilfe 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting SONYA, answered.

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