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German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 5 years

BUCK - A big dog with an even bigger heart, super friendly, also with children, cats, and other dogs. - Waiting in Bulgaria! - BUCK is an almost 6-year-old mixed-breed male dog born on June 18, 2020. BUCK is about 69 cm tall. BUCK was rescued from the street after an emergency call. Someone had cut off his ears and his fur was blood-soaked. Now, BUCK is at Shelter Nessebar/Bulgaria. Although people have not been kind to him, BUCK is a friendly, gentle, calm, and handsome dog. He loves adults and children, is exceptionally charming, could also live with other dogs, and even with cats, as he ignores them. BUCK knows how to walk on a leash and rides in a car. He has all necessary vaccinations, is neutered, and his 4-D test for Mediterranean diseases showed Ehrlichiosis, which he was successfully treated for - according to the vet, he is healthy. Here are four short videos: please request them - Info and contact in English and Bulgarian: email: - or I - email: - can help with language issues.

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BUCK - Großer Hund mit noch größerem Herzen, super lieb, auch mit Kindern, Katzen u. anderen Hunden. - Wartet in Bulgarien ! - BUCK ist ein erst fast 6-jähriger Mischlingsrüde, geboren am 18.06.2020. BUCK ist ca. 69 cm hoch. BUCK wurde durch einen Notruf von der Straße gerettet. Jemand hatte seine Ohren abgeschnitten und sein Fell war blutgetränkt. Jetzt ist BUCK im Shelter Nessebar/Bulgarien. Obwohl ihm die Menschen übel mitgespielt haben, ist BUCK ein freundlicher, sanfter, ruhiger und hübscher Hund. Er liebt Erwachsene und Kinder, ist überaus liebenswert, könnte auch mit anderen Hunden zusammenleben. Auch mit Katzen funktioniert es, da er diese ignoriert. BUCK kennt das Laufen an der Leine und das Mitfahren im Auto. Er hat alle notwendigen Impfungen, ist kastriert, sein 4-D-Test auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten zeigte Ehrlichiose, gegen die er erfolgreich behandelt wurde - er ist lt. Tierarzt gesund. Hier noch vier kurze Videos: bitte anfordern - Info u. Kontakt englisch u. bulgarisch: email: - oder ich - email: - helfe sehr gern bei Sprachproblemen.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Step by Paw e.V.
Living with BUCK
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing BUCK home

What you'll need for BUCK 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
  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 BUCK

What life with BUCK looks like

BUCK is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Step by Paw e.V. in Germany.

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 BUCK, answered.

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