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Ferdinand

German Shepherd · Male · Senior · 11 years

Dieser süße Hunde-Opi sucht ein gemütliches Sofa! Ferdinand kam als Sicherstellung zu uns, da es seinem Frauchen aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht mehr möglich war, sich um ihn zu kümmern. Für Ferdinand ist ein bisschen die Welt zusammengebrochen und er war mit dem Umzug sehr überfordert.Aktuell befindet er sich zur Probe auf einer Pflegestelle, wo er hoffentlich bis zur endgültigen

Size

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Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇩🇪Lübeck

Shelter

Tierheim Lübeck

Living with Ferdinand

✕Neutered

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About Ferdinand

What life with Ferdinand looks like

Ferdinand is a senior german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Lübeck in Lübeck.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Ferdinand, answered.

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