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Ice

German Shepherd · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Ice was probably acquired as a small puppy. Back then he was still cute, sweet, and wrapped his owners around his paw with his eyes. But at some point he was no longer small, and he was taken to a canile in Sardinia, which for a young dog is the end of life. There they are kept in small, dark rooms. A little daylight comes through a small hatch. But Ice was lucky that the canile was closed and he had to move to our partner animal shelter. Here he also has only a small run, but with sunlight, his own kennel, and an outdoor area where he can run around for one hour a day. But that is all. We asked the shelter manager to bring Ice out once for photos so we could also see how he reacts to his surroundings. Ice let himself be fitted with a collar without any fuss and was, of course, very excited when he was led out of the shelter. He took in everything along the way. The helper had to stop him, since the outing only lasted 5 minutes. He looked at us questioningly with his wonderful eyes: Was that all? Do I have to go back? We gave him a few treats, and the helper took him back. We are looking for a home for Ice with experience of German Shepherds. We don't know whether he is compatible with other dogs. But we could well imagine a nice female dog for him. We think he will bond very quickly with his people and will also want to protect them, simply to "do everything right." From the first day, his people should show him that he does not need to take on any responsibility and that he can rely on his people. Ice deserves to finally leave the bars behind. Who will give this handsome fellow a home? If you have any questions about Ice, please feel free to get in touch. All dogs are microchipped, vaccinated at departure, and travel with an EU pet passport in a transport registered with the German veterinary office. The dogs travel with TRACES.

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Ice wurde wahrscheinlich als kleiner Welpe angeschafft. Da war er noch putzig, süß und wickelte seine Besitzer mit seinen Augen um die Pfote. Aber irgendwann war er nicht mehr klein und man brachte ihn in ein Canile auf Sardinien – für einen jungen Hund das Ende des Lebens. Hier werden sie in kleinen, dunklen Räumen gehalten. Durch eine kleine Luke kommt etwas Tageslicht. Aber Ice hatte Glück, dass das Canile geschlossen wurde und er in unser Kooperationstierheim ziehen musste. Hier hat er auch nur einen kleinen Zwinger, aber mit Sonnenlicht, eigener Hütte und einem Vorplatz, wo er am Tag eine Stunde umherlaufen kann. Das ist aber auch alles. Wir baten den Tierheimleiter, Ice einmal für Fotos herauszuholen, damit wir auch schauen konnten, wie er auf die Umwelt reagierte. Ice ließ sich ohne weiteres das Halsband anziehen und war natürlich sehr aufgeregt, als er aus dem Tierheim herausgeführt wurde. Er saugte alles auf, was am Wegesrand war. Der Helfer musste ihn stoppen, da der Ausflug ja nur 5 Minuten dauerte. Fragend schaute er uns mit seinen tollen Augen an: War das alles? Muss ich wieder zurück? Wir gaben ihn ein paar Leckerchen und der Helfer brachte ihn wieder zurück. Wir suchen für Ice ein Zuhause mit Schäferhunderfahrung. Wir wissen nicht, ob er kompatibel ist. Aber eine nette Hündin könnten wir uns schon bei ihm vorstellen. Wir denken, dass er sich sehr schnell an seine Menschen binden wird und er diese auch beschützen will, einfach um „alles richtig zu machen“. Seine Menschen sollten ihm von ersten Tag an zeigen, dass er keine Verantwortung zu übernehmen braucht und dass er sich auf seine Menschen verlassen kann. Ice hat es verdient, endlich die Gitter hinter sich zu lassen. Wer schenkt diesem hübschen Kerl ein Zuhause? Bei Fragen zu Ice nehmen Sie gerne Kontakt auf. Alle Hunde sind bei Ausreise gechipt, geimpft und reisen mit einem EU Ausweis in einem beim deutschen Veterinäramt registrierten Transport. Die Hunde reisen mit TRACES.

Size
Extra large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Bornheim
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde
Living with Ice
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde · BornheimLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ice home

What you'll need for Ice 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 Ice

What life with Ice looks like

Ice is an extra-large puppy german shepherd dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde in Bornheim.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Bornheim, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ice, answered.

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