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German Shepherd · Female

Our beautiful German Shepherd male dog Henry came to us from poor living conditions and is now looking for a new home with experienced dog people. Henry behaves towards unfamiliar people like a typical German Shepherd. He usually finds them somewhat silly at first and needs time to get to know new people. With a bit of patience, however, you can break the ice, and once he has built trust, he shows how much he adores his people. Then, lots of cuddling is on the agenda, something Henry can never get enough of. Henry reacts strongly to movement stimuli, such as playing children, and barks at them. If these stimuli come too close, he might snap in their direction. For this reason, Henry is led with a muzzle here, which he wears without any problems. Henry needs a confident, forward-thinking, and responsible handler to avoid incidents during walks. Although Henry loves going for walks, due to his physical issues, he should not walk for more than 20 minutes at a time. He suffers from bilateral hip dysplasia (HD) and elbow dysplasia (ED). True to his breed, Henry still wants to be kept busy, but ball-throwing or tug-of-war games are not suitable for him. Instead, mental exercises are the best solution, as Henry is very food-motivated. Henry bonds very strongly with his trusted people and deems them incredibly important. However, this also has its downsides. Henry does not do well alone and takes out his frustration on the furniture. His challenges, however, should be manageable with patience, consistency, and in collaboration with a dog trainer. With fellow animals, Henry gets along based on mutual liking and prefers the female gender. An already existing female dog, or, depending on compatibility, a male dog, would be conceivable. Despite his likely poor first impression, Henry shows, given a chance, what a wonderful and strong character he has. He loves his people and always wants to be part of everything. Due to his physical issues, we are looking for a foster home for Henry. It should be a quiet, single-story home where he can rest and learn to relinquish responsibility. There should be no children, cats, or other small animals in the new home. If interested, we look forward to a detailed email with your phone number.

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Unser wunderschöner Schäferhund-Rüde Henry kam aus schlechter Haltung zu uns und sucht nun ein neues Zuhause bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen. Henry zeigt sich gegenüber fremden Menschen wie ein typischer Schäferhund. Er findet sie anfangs meistens etwas blöd und braucht seine Zeit, um neue Leute kennenzulernen. Mit etwas Geduld kann man jedoch das Eis brechen und sobald er Vertrauen gefasst hat zeigt er, wie sehr er seine Menschen mag. Dann steht ausgiebiges Kuscheln auf dem Programm, davon kann Henry nie genug bekommen. Henry reagiert stark auf Bewegungsreize wie spielende Kinder und bellt diese an. Wenn diese Reize ihm zu nahe kommen, kann es sein, dass er in deren Richtung schnappt. Aus diesem Grund wird Henry bei uns mit einem Maulkorb geführt, den er ohne Probleme trägt. Henry benötigt eine souveräne, vorausschauende und verantwortungsvolle Führung, um Zwischenfälle bei Spaziergängen zu vermeiden. Obwohl Henry Spaziergänge liebt, darf er aufgrund seiner körperlichen Probleme nicht länger als 20 Minuten am Stück spazieren gehen. Er leidet an beidseitiger Hüftdysplasie (HD) und Ellenbogendysplasie (ED). Schäferhundtypisch möchte Henry trotzdem ausgelastet werden, aber Ballwurf- oder Zerrspiele sind für ihn nicht geeignet. Stattdessen ist Kopfarbeit die beste Lösung, da Henry sehr futtermotiviert ist. Henry bindet sich sehr stark an seine Bezugspersonen und findet sie unglaublich wichtig. Das hat jedoch auch seine Schattenseiten. Henry kann nicht gut alleine bleiben und lässt dann seinen Frust an den Möbeln aus. Seine Herausforderungen sollten sich jedoch mit Geduld und Konsequenz, sowie in Zusammenarbeit mit einem Hundetrainer, gut in den Griff bekommen lassen. Mit Artgenossen ist Henry nach Sympathie verträglich und bevorzugt eher das weibliche Geschlecht. Eine bereits vorhandene Hündin oder, je nach Sympathie, auch ein Rüde wäre vorstellbar. Trotz seines wahrscheinlich schlechten ersten Eindrucks zeigt Henry, wenn man ihm eine Chance gibt, was für einen tollen und starken Charakter er hat. Er liebt seine Menschen und möchte immer überall dabei sein. Aufgrund seiner körperlichen Probleme suchen wir für Henry eine Pflegestelle. Es sollte ein ruhiges, ebenerdiges Zuhause sein, in dem er zur Ruhe kommen kann und lernt Verantwortung abzugeben. Kinder, Katzen oder andere Kleintiere sollten im neuen Zuhause nicht vorhanden sein. Bei Interesse freuen wir uns über eine aussagekräftige Email mit Angabe der Rufnummer an .

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Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Troisdorf
Living with Henry
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Bringing Henry home

What you'll need for Henry 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 Henry

What life with Henry looks like

Henry is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Troisdorf in Germany.

An 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 Henry, answered.

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