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Aqui

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 8 years

lieb, verschmust, aufmerksam Das Video wird via YouTube geöffnet: Informationen zum Datenschutz. Über Aqui Aqui ist ein freundlicher Schäferhund, der Beschäftigung liebt und seinen Menschen gefallen möchte. Er ist aufmerksam, kennt die Grundkommandos und hat viel Freude daran, Neues zu lernen. Für Aqui wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause mit Menschen, die ihm Zeit, Nähe und Sicherheit geben. Er ist der perfekte Begleiter für aktive Menschen oder Familien, die gerne draußen sind und vielleicht schon Erfahrung mit der Rasse haben.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Rüsselsheim
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Russelsheim
Living with Aqui
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Russelsheim · RüsselsheimLearn about German Shepherd →
More dogs in Rüsselsheim →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Aqui home

What you'll need for Aqui 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 Aqui

What life with Aqui looks like

Aqui is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Russelsheim in Rüsselsheim.

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.

Rüsselsheim, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Aqui, answered.

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