Not confirmed since October 24, 2026

Jakari

German Shepherd · Male · Senior · 9 years

Resource-defender; masters basic commands; prey drive: medium; Jakari has his edges and corners that make him particularly lovable 😉 His past and many years in the animal shelter have made him into an interesting little guy. He has a pronounced protective and prey drive. He carefully selects the company he wants to spend time with. He has a pronounced prey drive and is always on the go. His HD is now evident in his movement and activity. He is supported with pain medication in this regard. For Jakari, we are looking for a ground-level, quiet home where he can enjoy his life. Swimming, head work, driving, couching, playing. Handler type: Experienced with dogs; Breed familiar; No small children;

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Ressourcen-verteidigen; Beherrscht Grundkommandos; Jagdtrieb: mittel; Jakari hat seine Ecken und Kanten, die ihn besonders Liebenswert machen 😉 Seine Vergangenheit und die vielen Jahre im Tierheim, haben ihn zu einem interessanten Bub gemacht. Er hat einen ausgeprägten Schutz- und Beutetrieb. Er sucht sich seine Leute, mit denen er Zeit verbringen möchte, ganz genau aus. Er hat einen ausgeprägten Jagdtrieb und ist immer flott unterwegs. Mittlerweile zeigt sich seine HD an seiner Bewegung und Aktivität. Diesbezüglich wird er mit Schmerzmittel unterstützt. Für Jakari suchen wir ein ebenerdiges, ruhiges Zuhause, in dem er sein Leben genießen kann. Schwimmen, Kopfarbeit, Autofahren, Couching, Spielen Haltertyp: Hundeerfahren; Rasseerfahren; Keine Kleinkinder;

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Mannheim

Shelter

Tierheim Mannheim

Living with Jakari

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✕Good with kids

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About Jakari

What life with Jakari looks like

Jakari is a medium-sized senior german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Mannheim in Mannheim.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jakari, answered.

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