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JOSEPH

German Shepherd · Male

Joseph is the most wonderful boy who has obviously not had the best start in life. We are working with this special lad who now enjoys his walks, learning the world is not so scary and not everyone is horrible. A dog behaviour specialist says this…. Joseph is a good German Shepherd with a strong balanced pschye, people oriented. Joseph requires training. Joseph does not like touching so he needs to be trained slowly. He has no intention of biting but he will warn if he does not like. Joseph is curious about dogs and requires socialisation. Joseph is suitable for a calm confident person who is capable and wants to train and educate a dog. With proper training he will become his owner’s best friend. Approx weight 09/04/25: 29kgs Approx weight 05/05/26: 36.5kg

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇪🇸Lips Rescue
Shelter
Murcia)
Living with JOSEPH
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Murcia) · Lips RescueLearn about German Shepherd →
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing JOSEPH home

What you'll need for JOSEPH 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 JOSEPH

What life with JOSEPH looks like

JOSEPH is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Murcia) in Lips Rescue.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇪🇸Adopting from Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Lips Rescue, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting JOSEPH, answered.

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