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German Shepherd · Male · Young · 2 years

Gender: male dog neutered: yes Birth: May 2012 Origin: Bulgaria Arrived in Wörrstadt: 14.12.2024 Shoulder height/weight: 60 cm / 22 kg Breed: Shepherd mix Hardy spent 10 years on a chain and in a yard at a Bulgarian animal shelter. Despite the hard life he had, his 13 years are not evident. He is incredibly fit and energetic, always in a good mood, and gets along well with his 15 other fellow residents at Gnadenhof. He walks well on a leash, can stay alone for hours, and loves going for walks.

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Geschlecht: Rüde Kastriert: ja Geburt: 05/2012 Herkunft: Bulgarien In Wörrstadt seit: 14.12.2024 Schulterhöhe/Gewicht: 60 cm / 22 Kg Rasse: Schäferhundmischling Hardy hat 10 Jahre seines Lebens an der Kette und im Zwinger in einem bulgarischen Tierheim verbracht. Seine 13 Jahre merkt man ihm trotz des harten Lebens das er hatte nicht an. Er ist unglaublich fit und bewegungsfreudig, immer guter Laune und versteht sich gut mit seinen 15 weiteren Mitbewohnern des Gnadenhofs. Er läuft gut an der Leine, kann stundenweise alleine bleiben und geht super gerne spazieren.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Wörrstadt
Shelter
Tierschutz Wörrstadt
Living with Hardy
  • Neutered
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Bringing Hardy home

What you'll need for Hardy 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
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Hardy

What life with Hardy looks like

Hardy is a young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierschutz Wörrstadt in Wörrstadt.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Hardy, answered.

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