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King

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 7 years

Story: King was found in a town near our partner animal shelter. He was wandering alone there, with a thick, heavy chain around his neck. He could be secured, the chain was removed, and he moved into the animal shelter. The search for an owner was unsuccessful. That is why King is now looking for a loving place to call home. Behavior: King is a friendly and affectionate dog who likes to be near the shelter staff. Unfortunately, we assume he had a difficult past and was beaten. He flinches right away at sudden movements and expects nothing good. In the meantime, things have already gotten somewhat better, but he still needs time to understand that no one will hurt him now. King has no problems with other dogs and gets along well with all of them so far. On walks he is relaxed and curiously explores his surroundings. Needs: For King we wish for empathetic people who will help him heal the wounds on his soul and turn him back into a carefree dog. A rural home with a fenced-in garden would be ideal. Any children already in the household should be older.

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Geschichte: King wurde in einer Stadt in der Nähe unseres Partnertierheims aufgefunden. Dort lief er alleine umher, mit einer dicken, schweren Kette um den Hals. Er konnte gesichert werden, die Kette wurde entfernt und er zog ins Tierheim. Die Suche nach einem Besitzer verlief erfolglos. Daher sucht King nun nach einem liebevollen Plätzchen. Verhalten: King ist ein freundlicher und liebevoller Hund, der gerne in der Nähe der Tierheimmitarbeiterinnen ist. Leider gehen wir davon aus, dass er keine schöne Vergangenheit hatte und geschlagen wurde. Bei zu schnellen Bewegungen zuckt er direkt zusammen und erwartet nichts gutes. In der Zwischenzeit wurde es schon etwas besser, aber er braucht noch etwas, um zu verstehen, dass ihm nun keiner mehr etwas tut. Mit anderen Hunden hat King keine Probleme und versteht sich bisher mit allen gut. Bei Spaziergängen ist er entspannt und erkundet neugierig die Umgebung. Bedürfnisse: Für King wünschen wir uns einfühlsame Menschen, die ihm dabei helfen, die Wunden auf seiner Seele zu heilen und wieder einen unbeschwerten Hund aus ihm machen. Schön wäre ein ländliches Zuhause mit einem eingezäunten Garten. Vorhandene Kinder im Haushalt sollten bereits älter sein.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tiersinfonie Anou e.V.

Living with King

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About King

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King is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tiersinfonie Anou e.V. in Germany.

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 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 King, answered.

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