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Maxl

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 5 years

Maxl, a German German Shepherd, is 5 years old, he is male and neutered. Compatibility with others: Cats: no Dogs: conditional, rather difficult, better single spot Children: does not know any small children, rather difficult Otherwise: hypothyroidism, epileptic Since he was put on medication, he has not had any seizures. Unfortunately, the owner has passed away and the children cannot keep him due to incompatibility with an existing dog. The cost for the medication will be covered by the children for life. Maxl shows no territorial behavior, is a rather laid-back dog, would appreciate a garden and occasional walks. Only surrender upon home visit and with contact:

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Maxl, Deutscher Schäferhund, ist 5 Jahre alt, er ist männlich und kastriert. Verträglichkeit: Katzen: nein Hunde: bedingt, eher schwieriger, besser Einzelplatz Kinder: kennt keine kleinen Kinder, eher schwierig Sonstiges: Schilddrüsenunterfunktion, Epileptiker Aufenthaltsort: Pension in 86916 Kaufering Maxl ist ein ganz lieber Kerl. Die Schilddrüsenunterfunktion und die Epilepsie wurden mit Tabletten eingestellt. Seit er mit Tabletten eingestellt wurde, hat er keine Anfälle mehr bekommen. Leider ist die Besitzerin verstorben und die Kinder können ihn wegen Unverträglichkeit mit einem vorhandenen Hund nicht behalten. Die Kosten für die Tabletten werden von den Kindern lebenslang übernommen. Maxl zeigt kein revierbezogenes Verhalten, ist ein eher gemütlicher Hund, würde sich über einen Garten und gelegentliche Spaziergänge freuen. Abgabe nur nach Hausbesuch und mit Schutzvertrag. Kontakt: Michaela Felbermeier

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Starnberg

Shelter

Tierheim Starnberg

Living with Maxl

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Maxl

What life with Maxl looks like

Maxl is an adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Starnberg in Starnberg.

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 Maxl, answered.

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