How do I contact the shelter about Lucky?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Nordic Strays e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lucky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Lucky if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Nordic Strays 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Lucky 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 Lucky 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 Nordic Strays e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lucky 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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Lucky

German Shepherd · Male · Young · 2 years

Lucky – vom Friedhof ins Leben 🖤 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-137 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-20 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:36% 28%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-138 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Slavonski Brod, Kroatien Rasse: Kroatischer Schäferhund Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: ca. 26.11.2024 Schulterhöhe: ca. 43 cm/ 12 kg Bisher keine Kinder gewöhnt Verträglichkeit mit Katzen kann getestet werden Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländliche Umgebung geeignet für: Ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-139 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-16 Loading the next set of gallery items... weitere Bilder laden... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-140 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Lucky wurde im Winter auf einem Friedhof zurückgelassen. Viel zu dünn und in keinem guten Zustand wurde der junge Rüde dort gefunden und zum Glück rechtzeitig gerettet. Heute erinnert sein fröhliches Wesen kaum noch daran, wie sein Leben einmal aussah. 🥹 Lucky ist ein unglaublich freundlicher, verschmuster und verspielter kleiner Kerl. Er liebt die Nähe zu Menschen, ist offen und lebensfroh und versteht sich auch sehr gut mit anderen Hunden. Aktuell lebt er mit einem älteren Rüden zusammen und zeigt sich im Zusammenleben unkompliziert. Als Kroatischer Schäferhund bringt Lucky natürlich nicht nur sein hübsches schwarzes Wuschelfell mit, sondern auch Köpfchen und Lust, etwas zu erleben. Er möchte körperlich und geistig artgerecht beschäftigt werden – gemeinsame Spaziergänge, kleine Trainingseinheiten, Suchspiele oder andere Aufgaben, bei denen er mit seinem Menschen zusammenarbeiten darf, würden ihm sicher große Freude machen. Dabei muss sein zukünftiges Zuhause aber keineswegs aus Hundesportprofis bestehen: Lucky ist auch für engagierte Hundeanfänger geeignet, die Lust haben, gemeinsam mit ihm zu lernen. Für ihn wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause in einer eher ruhigeren Wohngegend, am Stadtrand oder auf dem Land. Ob Lucky mit Katzen zusammenleben könnte, wissen wir aktuell noch nicht – bei ernsthaftem Interesse kann seine Katzenverträglichkeit aber getestet werden. Nach seinem traurigen Start soll Lucky nun endlich erfahren, wie es sich anfühlt, nicht mehr zurückgelassen zu werden, sondern wirklich irgendwo dazuzugehören. 🖤 Möchtest du Lucky zeigen, dass sein Platz ab jetzt immer an der Seite seiner Menschen ist? 🐾 .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-141 >

Size

Small

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Nordic Strays e.V.

Living with Lucky

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · Germany Learn about German Shepherd →

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Lucky home

What you'll need for Lucky in week one.

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About Lucky

What life with Lucky looks like

Lucky is a small young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

An young 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lucky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lucky?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Nordic Strays e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lucky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lucky if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Nordic Strays 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Lucky 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 Lucky 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 Nordic Strays e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lucky 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.