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Gerard

Male · Young · 1 year

Gerard, Maremmano-Mix, born 09.09.2025, 68 cm tall, 30 kg weight Health: fully vaccinated, neutered, tested negative for Mediterranean diseases in September 2026 Character: Due to the ongoing tense situation in Sicily and the constant threat of deportation for dogs, we decided to help again in February 2026 and took in the puppy Gerard. He quickly integrated into the mixed pack at his foster home. The cats initially found him extremely irritating and frightening, but now he is simply curious and wants to play. He doesn't hesitate to play with full body commitment. Therefore, any existing cats should be very dog-experienced and robust. Gerard is a son of the Maremmano-Mix guard dog Fauna. She lived peacefully in a pack on the street and was cared for by animal-loving people. However, certain residents were disturbed by these dogs, so they were taken to the municipal Canile in August 2025 and had to exchange their freedom for life behind bars. At this time, Fauna was already pregnant, and Gerard and his siblings were born in the Canile. Gerard is a friendly dog, very attached to his humans. He reacts uncertainly and barks at unfamiliar dogs and unexpectedly appearing people. In his familiar environment, socialization with dogs and visits from unknown people are unproblematic, as his pack gives him the necessary security. He knows how to drive a car and really likes it. We wish Gerard a rural environment, preferably with a garden. A nice dog companion would certainly make him very happy. Children should be a bit older and steady, as he can't always estimate his strength and often forgets to brake in youthful exuberance. Experience with guard dogs is not mandatory, but certainly advantageous. Location: 86685 Huisheim Contact address: Spanish Animals e.V. Birte Kaiser Phone:

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Name: Gerard. Rasse: Maremmano-Mix. Geboren: 09.09.2025, 68 cm groß, 30 Kg GewichtGesundheit: grundimmunisiert, kastriert, negativ auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet im September 2026Charakter: Da die Situation in Sizilien weiterhin sehr angespannt ist und Hunde ständig von der Abschiebung bedroht sind, haben wir und im Februar 2026 entschlossen, mal wieder zu helfen und den Welpen Gerard aufgenommen.In seiner Pflegestelle hat er sich gleich ins gemischte Rudel eingefügt.Die Katzen haben ihn anfangs extrem irritiert und Angst eingejagt, aber mittlerweile ist er einfach nur neugierig und will spielen. Hierbei scheut er sich nicht, mit vollem Körpereinsatz zu spielen. Daher sollten ggf. vorhandene Katzen sehr hundeerfahren und robust sein.Gerard ist ein Sohn von der Herdenschutzhundmischlingsdame Fauna. Diese lebte friedlich in einem Rudel auf der Straße und wurde von tierlieben Menschen versorgt. Doch gewisse Anwohner störten sich an diesen Hunde und so wurden sie im August 2025 ins städtische Canile verbracht und musste ihre Freiheit mit dem Leben hinter Gittern tauschen. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt war Fauna bereits trächtig und Gerard sowie seine Geschwister sind im Canile geboren.Gerard ist ein freundlicher Hund, seinen Menschen sehr zugetan. Bei Begegnungen mit fremden Hunden und überraschend auftauchenden Menschen reagiert er noch unsicher und verbellt diese.In seinem gewohnten Umfeld ist die Vergesellschaftung mit Hunden und der Besuch von unbekannten Menschen unproblematisch, da sein Rudel ihm hier die nötige Sicherheit gibt.Autofahren kennt er und mag er auch sehr gerne.Wir wünschen uns für Gerard ein ländliches Umfeld, gerne mit Garten. Ein netter Hundekumpel würde ihn sicher sehr freuen.Kinder sollten schon etwas älter und standfest sein, da er seine Kraft noch nicht immer einschätzen kann und oft im jugendlichen Überschwang rechtzeitiges Bremsen vergisst.Erfahrung mit Herdenschutzhunden ist nicht zwingend erforderlich, aber sicher von Vorteil.Aufenthaltsort: 86685 HuisheimKontaktadresse: Spanische Tiere e.V.Birte KaiserTel.:

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundesuche Tiere in Not Bayern
Living with Gerard
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Hundesuche Tiere in Not Bayern · Germany

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Gerard home

What you'll need for Gerard in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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About Gerard

What life with Gerard looks like

Gerard is a large young adult dog waiting at Hundesuche Tiere in Not Bayern in Germany.

A young 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gerard, answered.

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