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Tonka

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Tonka was born around 08/2024, stands 40 cm tall, and weighs 14.6 kg. Unfortunately, we can't tell you much about his past. He was taken from a public shelter by animal welfare volunteers and has lived since then at our partner shelter in Portugal. Tonka is an exceptionally lovable young male dog. He is easygoing to handle and loves every bit of affection he can get. He enjoys playing with other dogs and also gets along well with cats. He is an all-around friendly dog who brings a great deal of joy. Where will this beautiful young dog find his forever home? We look forward to hearing from you! He has been examined by a veterinarian, dewormed, deflead, microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, and tested for Mediterranean diseases including leishmaniasis, and he has an EU pet passport and is registered in TRACES. The adoption fee is €595.

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Tonka ist ca. 08/2024 geboren, 40 cm groß und wiegt 14,6 kg. Über seine Vorgeschichte können wir leider nicht viel sagen. Er wurde von Tierschützern aus einem öffentlichem Shelter geholt und lebt seitdem in unserem Partnertierheim in Portugal. Tonka ist ein ausgesprochen liebenswerter junger Rüde. Er ist unkompliziert im Umgang und liebt jede Streicheleinheit die er erhalten kann. Er mag es, mit den anderen Hunden zu spielen und kommt auch mit Katzen gut aus. Er ist ein rundum freundlicher Hund der sehr viel Freude im Umgang bringt. Wo findet dieser wunderhübsche Junghund sein Zuhause für immer? Wir freuen uns auf Eure Anfrage! Er ist tierärztlich untersucht, entwurmt, entfloht, gechipt, geimpft, kastriert, auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten inkl. Leishmaniose getestet, mit EU Pass und Traces. Die Schutzgebühr beträgt 595€.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierrettung International e.V.

Living with Tonka

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats

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Bringing Tonka home

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About Tonka

What life with Tonka looks like

Tonka is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierrettung International e.V. in Germany.

A young 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.

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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. Tierrettung International e.V. 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 — Tierrettung International 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 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 Tierrettung International e.V. 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.