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Male · Adult · 7 years

Breed: Caucasian Ovcharka Gender: male Date of Birth: 11/2018 Size: large The two Caucasian German Shepherds, Chico and Serra, were impulsively purchased over the internet and rescued from a poor pen environment. The new owner could no longer approach the dogs after just a few days, so they were dropped off at our shelter on 22.08.2021. The two were completely matted and had to be shaved during their castration. The two siblings were extremely fearful of people at first and only stood behind their doghouse. With strangers, it was a bit different. Chico is slowly gaining trust when someone sits with him or lets him out on the large field for a walk. Once the ice is broken, he loves being scratched and will even roll over to make sure his belly is included. Chico walks well on a leash. He also enjoys running around on our fenced property and splashing in the pond. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

Read original (de)

Rasse: Kaukasischer Owtscharka Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: 11/2018 Größe: großDie beiden Kaukasischen Schäferhunde Chico und Serra wurden unüberlegt über das Internet angeschafft und aus einer schlechten Zwingerhaltung raus geholt. Die neue Besitzerin kam nach wenigen Tagen nicht mehr an die Hunde heran, so dass sie am 22.08.2021 im Tierheim abgegeben wurden. Die beiden waren total verfilzt und wurden bei der Kastration geschert. Die beiden Geschwister waren anfangs Menschen gegenüber extrem ängstlich und standen nur hinter ihrer Hundehütte. Bei Fremden ist das anfangs nimmer noch so. Chico fasst langsam Vertrauen, wenn man sich zu ihm setzt oder ihn zum Laufen auf der großen Wiese heraus lässt. Ist das Eis erst mal gebrochen, liebt er es gekrault zu werden und wirft sich auf den Rücken, damit auch der Bauch nicht vergessen wird. Chico geht gut an der Leine spazieren. Er freut sich aber auch, wenn er auf unserem eingezäunten Gelände laufen und im Teich baden kann.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
Living with Chico
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · Heilbronn

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Chico home

What you'll need for Chico 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
    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 Chico

What life with Chico looks like

Chico is a large adult dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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 Chico, answered.

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