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Goofy (Goffik)

German Shepherd · Female

Breed: German Shepherd mixed breed compatibility with others: female dogs good, male dogs rather not; Cats: Not known, can be tested. Current location: animal shelter Sokolka (Poland) Surrender reason: Time shortage of the previous owners. Goofy is a real cuddle bear. Unfortunately, he lost his home because his previous owners no longer had time for him. A bit of training would do him good. Nevertheless, he is very affectionate and quickly wins the trust of people. For him, humans are his best buddies. It makes a lot of joy to be out with him. He goes well on the leash. He is a nice guy who would very much like to have a stable home again. He enjoys walking in nature very much.

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Rasse: Schäferhund Mischling Verträglichkeit: Hündinnen gut, Rüden eher nicht; Katzen: Nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sokolka (Polen) Abgabegrund: Zeitmangel der Vorbesitzer. Goofy ist ein echter Schmusebär. Leider hat er sein Zuhause verloren, weil seine Vorbesitzer keine Zeit mehr für ihn hatten. Ein wenig Erziehung würde ihm guttun. Dennoch ist er sehr lieb und gewinnt schnell das Vertrauen von Menschen. Für ihn ist der Mensch sein bester Kumpel. Es macht viel Freude, mit ihm unterwegs zu sein. Er geht gut an der Leine. Er ist ein lieber Kerl, der gerne wieder ein festes Zuhause hätte. Geht sehr gerne in der Natur spazieren.

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🇩🇪Leichlingen

Shelter

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Goofy (Goffik)

What life with Goofy (Goffik) looks like

Goofy (Goffik) is an adult german shepherd dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Goofy (Goffik), answered.

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