How do I contact the shelter about Tonka?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hund sucht Hütte handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tonka on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Tonka if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hund sucht Hütte 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 Tonka 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 Tonka 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 Hund sucht Hütte early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tonka 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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Tonka

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

💗 TONKA 💗 SABINE 📍 Location: Sisak, Croatia – can be visited on-site 🐾 General Information: • Name: TONKA • Age: born on 11.05.2022 • Gender: female • Breed: Mini-Labrador mix 🐾 Health: • Overall condition: good • Microchipped • Treated against internal and external parasites • Vaccinated against infectious diseases • Vaccinated against rabies • Spayed • Weight: approx. 11 kg • Height: approx. 45 cm • Body length: approx. 43 cm The descriptions of the dogs provided by the foster homes in Croatia are based on current impressions from their time on site and do not guarantee the dog’s future behavior or development. 🐾 Character & Behavior: Tonka is a gentle and sensitive dog who isn’t one of those who immediately run up to strangers and seek closeness. She needs time, patience, and people who understand that trust cannot be forced—it must be allowed to grow slowly. Since July 12, 2023, Tonka has been living at a Croatian animal shelter. When she first arrived, she was severely traumatized, very frightened, and completely withdrawn. Even today, she still carries some insecurities, but she’s slowly making small yet important progress. Toward humans, Tonka remains cautious and reserved. Yet, she’s never aggressive—she just still often finds the world frightening and uncertain. She allows closeness and can be picked up, but she needs people who respect her boundaries and provide her with a sense of security. She gets along well with other dogs and shows herself to be social. She ignores cats and behaves calmly and composed toward them. In general, Tonka is an active young dog. Due to her fears, however, she’s currently not yet comfortable walking on a leash. She needs people who give her time and help her get to know the world step by step, at her own pace, in a safe environment. 🐾 Special Preferences: • Social with other dogs • Calm and composed around cats • Gentle and sensitive nature • Quiet and unobtrusive • Already showing small signs of progress in building trust • Active dog with potential for further development • Needs security and stable, reliable caregivers 🏡 Your Dream Home: 💗 A calm home without hustle and bustle 💗 People with experience handling fearful dogs 💗 Patient and understanding people 💗 Stable routines and a sense of security 💗 Preferably with a confident, established dog as a companion 💗 A home where she can settle in at her own pace Tonka isn’t looking for the “perfect” person—she’s looking for someone willing to give her a chance and lovingly accompany her on her journey. 💌 How You Can Help: ❣️ Adopt ❣️ Offer foster care ❣️ Share—so TONKA can finally find her family 🐾❤️ Videos of Tonka: Tonka on a leash Tonka being petted

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💗 TONKA 💗 SABINE 📍 Aufenthaltsort: Kroatien, Sisak - kann vor Ort besucht werden 🐾 Allgemeine Daten: • Name: TONKA • Alter: geboren am 11.05.2022 • Geschlecht: weiblich • Rasse: Mini-Labrador-Mischling 🐾 Gesundheit: • Allgemeinzustand: gut • Gechippt • Gegen innere und äußere Parasiten behandelt • Gegen Infektionskrankheiten geimpft • Gegen Tollwut geimpft • Sterilisiert • Gewicht: ca. 11 kg • Größe: ca. 45 cm • Körperlänge: ca. 43 cm Die Beschreibungen der Hunde durch die Pflegestellen in Kroatien basieren auf aktuellen Eindrücken vor Ort und stellen keine Garantie für das zukünftige Verhalten oder die Entwicklung des Hundes dar. 🐾 Charakter & Verhalten: Tonka ist eine sanfte und sensible Hündin, die nicht zu den Hunden gehört, die sofort auf fremde Menschen zulaufen und Nähe suchen. Sie braucht Zeit, Geduld und Menschen, die verstehen, dass Vertrauen nicht erzwungen werden kann, sondern langsam wachsen darf. Seit dem 12.07.2023 lebt Tonka im kroatischen Tierheim. Als sie dort ankam, war sie stark traumatisiert, sehr verängstigt und zog sich komplett zurück. Auch heute trägt sie noch Unsicherheiten in sich, macht aber langsam kleine und wichtige Fortschritte. Menschen gegenüber zeigt sich Tonka weiterhin vorsichtig und zurückhaltend. Dabei ist sie niemals aggressiv - die Welt wirkt auf sie einfach noch oft beängstigend und unsicher. Sie lässt Nähe zu und kann auf den Arm genommen werden, braucht dabei aber Menschen, die ihre Grenzen respektieren und ihr Sicherheit vermitteln. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sie sich gut und zeigt sich sozial. Katzen ignoriert sie und verhält sich ihnen gegenüber ruhig und gelassen. Tonka ist grundsätzlich eine aktive junge Hündin. Aufgrund ihrer Ängste läuft sie derzeit allerdings noch nicht an der Leine. Sie braucht Menschen, die ihr Zeit geben und ihr helfen, die Welt in einem sicheren Umfeld Schritt für Schritt und in ihrem eigenen Tempo kennenzulernen. 🐾 Besondere Vorlieben: • Sozial mit anderen Hunden • Katzen gegenüber ruhig und gelassen • Sanftes und sensibles Wesen • Ruhig und unaufdringlich • Zeigt bereits kleine Fortschritte im Vertrauensaufbau • Aktive Hündin mit Entwicklungspotenzial • Braucht Sicherheit und feste Bezugspersonen 🏡 Ihr Traumzuhause: 💗 Ruhiges Zuhause ohne Hektik 💗 Menschen mit Erfahrung im Umgang mit Angsthunden 💗 Geduldige und verständnisvolle Menschen 💗 Feste Strukturen und Sicherheit 💗 Gerne mit einem souveränen Ersthund 💗 Ein Zuhause, in dem sie in ihrem eigenen Tempo ankommen darf Tonka sucht keinen perfekten Menschen - sie sucht jemanden, der bereit ist, ihr eine Chance zu geben und sie liebevoll auf ihrem Weg zu begleiten. 💌 So kannst du helfen: ❣️ Adoptieren ❣️ Pflegestelle anbieten ❣️ Teilen - damit TONKA endlich ihre Familie findet 🐾❤️ Videos von Tonka: Tonka an der Leine Tonka wird gestreichelt

Size

Tiny

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇦🇹Austria

Shelter

Hund sucht Hütte

Living with Tonka

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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Bringing Tonka home

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About Tonka

What life with Tonka looks like

Tonka is a very small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hund sucht Hütte in Austria.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tonka, answered.

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