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Hund Rocky

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 12 years

Rocky was probably a German Shepherd-Husky mix and about 12 years old. He lived at the Tierlebenshof since July 9, 2008. Rocky’s family, where he lived from puppy age, gave Rocky to us. Reason: the property of their new house was not fenced, and Rocky kept running away. With tears in their eyes, they said goodbye to him and were sad about not being able to keep him. So it seemed! In the evening, they called to ask if Rocky would grieve (which he, by the way, did not do for a single second) and told us on the phone that they now had a puppy(!). At that moment, we once again did not understand the world! Rocky was simply a wonderful dog. The dream of every dog lover. Rocky was friendly and open to both people and fellow animals. After about half a year at the Tierlebenshof, the daughter of the former owners wanted to visit him. We took Rocky out of the house. He walked curiously to the gate. Upon arrival, he did not care the slightest bit about his visitor and showed no interest. On the contrary, he stood in front of us and looked at us intensely. He wanted to show that he knew very well where he belonged in the future! For us, he had a secure residence right for life (like all farm animals)!

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Rocky war vermutlich ein Schäferhund-Husky-Mix und ca.12 Jahre alt. Auf dem Tierlebenshof lebte er seit dem 09.07.2008. Rocky’s Familie, bei der er von Welpenalter an lebte, gab Rocky bei uns ab. Begründung: das Grundstück ihres neuen Hauses sei nicht eingezäunt und Rocky liefe ständig weg. Unter Tränen verabschiedeten sie sich von ihm und waren traurig, ihn nicht behalten zu können. So der Anschein! Abends riefen sie an, um sich zu erkundigen, ob Rocky trauern würde (was er übrigens nicht eine Sekunde gemacht hat) und erzählten uns am Telefon, dass sie nun einen Welpen(!) hätten. In diesem Moment haben wir wieder mal die Welt nicht mehr verstanden! Rocky war einfach nur ein toller Hund. Der Traum eines jeden Hundefreundes. Sowohl Menschen, wie auch Artgenossen gegenüber war Rocky freundlich und offen. Nachdem er ungefähr ½ Jahr auf dem Tierlebenshof wohnte, wollte ihn die Tochter der ehemaligen Besitzer besuchen. Wir holten Rocky aus dem Haus. Er lief neugierig mit zum Tor. Dort angekommen kümmerte er sich nicht im Geringsten um seinen Besuch und zeigte keinerlei Interesse. Im Gegenteil, er stellte sich quer vor uns und sah uns intensiv an. Wollte er damit zeigen, dass er sehr genau wisse, wo er auch zukünftig hingehört! Bei uns hat er jedenfalls ein sicheres Wohnrecht auf Lebenszeit gehabt (wie alle Hoftiere)!

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Irmenach
Shelter
Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V.
Cared for by Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V. · IrmenachLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Hund Rocky home

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About Hund Rocky

What life with Hund Rocky looks like

Hund Rocky is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V. in Irmenach.

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.

Irmenach, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hund Rocky, answered.

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