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Mixed Breed · Female

Thea - waits in the animal shelter in Hungary - Thea – Blind female dog with a big soul seeks a quiet home We found Thea late at night – alone, drenched, and shivering, in a deep street ditch. She smelled strongly of standing water, her fur was matted, and she looked completely neglected. At that time, we did not know what this little old soul had gone through. It soon became apparent that Thea is completely blind. Additionally, she suffers from diabetes and requires insulin injections twice daily. Finding the right dosage took time and patience – but now her condition is stable, and she lives without complications. Despite her blindness, Thea has adapted remarkably well. As long as her surroundings remain familiar, she moves confidently and self-assuredly – though she occasionally trips over obstacles. She uses her keen sense of smell and hearing to connect with the world around her. Thea was born around the beginning of 2015 and is approximately 45 cm tall. In addition to this, she had to undergo surgery due to a severe inguinal hernia. Yet, one cannot tell anything about it today. She senses people and other dogs very accurately – and greets them with calmness, friendliness, and gentle presence. Thea is wise, quiet, and loving – a special female dog who, in her golden years, needs nothing more than security, safety, and a peaceful home with people who will open their hearts for a unique companion. We are happy to answer your questions.

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Thea- wartet im Tierheim in Ungarn - Thea – Blinde Hündin mit großer Seele sucht ein ruhiges ZuhauseWir fanden Thea spät in der Nacht – allein, durchnässt und zitternd, in einem tiefen Straßengraben. Sie roch stark nach stehendem Wasser, ihr Fell war verfilzt, und sie machte einen völlig verwahrlosten Eindruck. Damals wussten wir noch nicht, was diese kleine, alte Seele alles durchgemacht hatte.Bald stellte sich heraus, dass Thea vollständig blind ist. Außerdem leidet sie an Diabetes und benötigt zweimal täglich Insulinspritzen. Die richtige Dosierung zu finden, erforderte Zeit und Geduld – doch inzwischen ist ihr Zustand stabil, und sie lebt beschwerdefrei.Trotz ihrer Blindheit hat sich Thea erstaunlich gut angepasst. Solange ihre Umgebung vertraut bleibt, bewegt sie sich sicher und selbstbewusst – auch wenn sie gelegentlich mal über ein Hindernis stolpert. Sie nutzt ihre feine Nase und ihre Ohren, um mit der Welt in Verbindung zu bleiben.Thea wurde etwa Anfang 2015 geboren und ist ca. 45 cm groß. Als wäre das alles nicht schon genug gewesen, musste sie zusätzlich wegen eines schweren Leistenbruchs operiert werden. Doch man merkt ihr davon heute nichts mehr an.Sie spürt Menschen und andere Hunde sehr genau – und begegnet ihnen mit Ruhe, Freundlichkeit und sanfter Präsenz. Thea ist weise, still und liebevoll – eine ganz besondere Hündin, die in ihren goldenen Jahren nichts mehr braucht als Sicherheit, Geborgenheit und ein ruhiges Zuhause mit Menschen, die ihr Herz für eine ganz besondere Gefährtin öffnen. Gerne beantworten wir Ihre Fragen.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Nordwalde
Shelter
Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V.
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Bringing Thea B home

What you'll need for Thea B 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
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    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 Thea B

What life with Thea B looks like

Thea B is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V. in Nordwalde.

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 Thea B, answered.

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