Not confirmed since October 24, 2026

Mirko

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 6 years

The wonderful German Shepherd came to us as a surrender. He is a very affectionate, active, and eager-to-learn male dog. We are looking for Shepherds fans with a fenced yard who can mentally stimulate the dog. Unfortunately, he is significantly overbred; a X-ray appointment is still scheduled, and he lacks stability in his hind legs for physical activities. Mirko can stay alone and is house-trained. Leash manners need to be improved; he can pull strongly on the leash, and a firm stance is absolutely necessary. He had an allergy treatment in the past, but currently, he is unremarkable. His new owners should continue to monitor this and find the right food for him. shoulder height ca.

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Der Schäferhund kam als Abgabe zu uns. Er ist ein sehr lieber, aktiver und lauffreudiger Rüde. Wir suchen Schäferhundfans mit eingezäuntem Garten, die den Hund geistig auslasten können.Leider ist er stark überzüchtet und hat jetzt schon Probleme mit Rücken und Gelenken, für körperliche Aktivitäten ist er nicht mehr zu haben. Mirko kann alleine bleiben und ist stubenrein. Er kann stark an der Leine ziehen, ein fester Stand ist unbedingt notwendig. Er bekommt Tabletten wegen einer Allergie. Schulterhöhe ca. 70cm

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Heppenheim

Living with Mirko

✓House-trained

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About Mirko

What life with Mirko looks like

Mirko is a medium-sized adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Heppenheim in Germany.

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 Mirko, answered.

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