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Toni

Mixed Breed · Male

Toni came to the Rovinari animal shelter as a young dog, and he has now lived in a small kennel there for several years. Toni is shy around people, but he is curious and interested when someone visits him in his kennel. He comes a few steps toward you, but always keeps a small safe distance from the person. He enjoys treats, but he shies away when you try to touch him. In the summer, with the help of a shelter employee, we were able to put a harness on him and take him on a short outing in the shelter's yard. Of course, it was clear that it was his first time wearing a harness and leash. Although our outing was not entirely comfortable for him, he remained fairly calm, walked a few steps with us through the shelter yard, let himself be touched, and continued to be interested in treats. During the short time we spent with him outside the kennel, he became somewhat more relaxed, and by the end, our little outing already seemed less scary to him. Toni lives peacefully with his kennel mates and gets along well with them. Toni is looking for a foster home or a permanent home with people who have experience handling insecure dogs and who can offer him the patience and understanding he needs to find his way to a fulfilling life as a dog.

DE·Show original

Schon als Junghund kam Toni ins Tierheim Rovinari und lebt dort nun schon mehrere Jahre in einem kleinen Zwinger. Gegenüber Menschen ist Toni schüchtern, zeigt sich aber neugierig und interessiert, wenn man ihn in seinen Zwinger besucht. Er kommt einem ein paar Schritte entgegen, hält aber immer einen kleinen Sicherheitsabstand zum Menschen. Er freut sich über Leckerchen, aber weicht aus, wenn man ihn anfassen möchte. Im Sommer konnten wir ihm mithilfe eines Tierheim-Mitarbeiters ein Geschirr anziehen und einen kleinen Ausflug mit ihm in den Hof des Tierheims machen. Natürlich merkte man Toni an, dass es sein erstes Mal an Geschirr und Leine war. Obwohl ihm unsere Unternehmung nicht ganz geheuer war, blieb er recht ruhig, lief ein paar Schritte mit uns durch den Hof des Tierheims, ließ sich anfassen und war weiterhin an Leckerchen interessiert. Während der kurzen Zeit, die wir mit ihm außerhalb des Zwingers verbrachten, wurde er schon etwas entspannter und fand unseren kleinen Ausflug zum Ende hin schon weniger gruselig. Mit seinen Zwingerkollegen lebt Toni friedlich zusammen und zeigt sich verträglich. Toni sucht eine Pflegestelle oder ein Zuhause, bei Menschen, die Erfahrung im Umgang mit unsicheren Hunden haben und ihm die Geduld und das Verständnis entgegenbringen, die er braucht, um seinen Weg in ein lebenswertes Hundeleben zu finden.

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Freundeskreis Brunopet e.V.
Living with Toni
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Freundeskreis Brunopet e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Toni home

What you'll need for Toni in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Toni

What life with Toni looks like

Toni is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Brunopet e.V. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Toni, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Toni?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Freundeskreis Brunopet e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Toni on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Toni if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Freundeskreis Brunopet 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Toni 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 Toni 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 Freundeskreis Brunopet e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Toni 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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