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Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί

German Shepherd Β· Male Β· Adult Β· 7 years

Maci is a 7-year-old, large Shepherd puppy who has lived in a tiny 2Γ—2 meter pen for unbelievable four years. Four long winters and four Christmases have already passed behind barsβ€”always with the hope that someone will finally come and see him. But this miracle has yet to happen. Maci is friendly and kind to the people he knows. When he meets strangers, he begins with mistrust, which is understandable after so many years of isolation. But in him lies a loyal heart that is ready to trust again if given the chance and the necessary patience. He has never stopped hoping and still knows how to love. We urgently seek a foster home or a loving forever home for Maci.

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Maci ist ein 7 Jahre alter, großer SchΓ€ferhundrΓΌde, der seit unglaublichen vier Jahren in einem winzigen 2Γ—2 Meter großen Zwinger lebt. Vier lange Winter und vier Weihnachten hat er bereits hinter Gittern verbracht – immer in der Hoffnung, dass endlich jemand kommt und ihn sieht. Doch bisher blieb dieses Wunder aus. Maci ist den Menschen gegenΓΌber, die er kennt, freundlich und lieb. Fremden begegnet er anfangs mit Misstrauen, was nach so vielen Jahren der Isolation nur verstΓ€ndlich ist. Doch in ihm steckt ein treues Herz, das bereit ist, wieder Vertrauen zu fassen, wenn man ihm die Chance und die nΓΆtige Geduld schenkt. Er hat nie aufgehΓΆrt zu hoffen und weiß noch immer, wie man liebt. FΓΌr Maci suchen wir dringend eine Pflegestelle oder ein liebevolles Zuhause. Selbstauskunft Jetzt fΓΌr das Tier bewerben

Size
Large
Age
Adult Β· 7 years
Location
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺBiedenkopf
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V.
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V.Β Β· BiedenkopfLearn about German Shepherd β†’

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί home

What you'll need for Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί

What life with Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί looks like

Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V. in Biedenkopf.

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 β€” a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺAdopting 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.

Biedenkopf, Germany β€” browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland 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 Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Maci β™‚ πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί 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 β€” 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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