How do I contact the shelter about Rex?

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

Can I adopt Rex if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Step by Paw 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 Rex 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 Rex 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 Step by Paw e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rex 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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Rex

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

Name: Rex Breed: German Shepherd Gender: male Size: approx. 60 cm Age: 05.10.2021 Weight: approx. 19 kg Child-friendly: Yes Gets along with fellow animals: Yes Gets along with cats: needs to be tested Neutered: Yes Vet information: microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, EU-Pass Mediterranean test: negative Notes: APAP. Plasencia Current location: Spain Euro including transport last update: April 2025 Rex is a true German Shepherd with the name Rex!! Rex was dropped off at the shelter, he was very thin and emaciated. Now he has recovered well and is healthy. Rex is a well-behaved dog. He is very loving and gentle! He gets along well with other dogs, and children are no problem. He is not a barker, rather quiet and calm. We wish Rex a loving family that takes him for walks and shows him our world, how beautiful a dog's life can be! Applications under: www.pfotenhilfe-sachsen. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Name: Rex Rasse: Deutscher Schäferhund Geschlecht: männlich Größe: ca. 60 cm Alter: 05.10.2021 Gewicht: ca.19 kg Kinderfreundlich: Ja verträglich mit Artgenossen: Ja Verträglich mit Katzen: muss getestet werden Kastriert: Ja Information des Tierarztes: gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt, EU-Pass Mittelmeertest: negativ Bemerkungen: APAP. Plasencia Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Spanien Schutzgebühr: 600 Euro inkl. Transport letztes Update: April 2025 Ein waschechter deutscher Schäferhund mit Namen Rex!! Rex wurde im Refugium abgegeben, er war sehr sehr dünn und ausgemergelt. Mittlerweile hat er sich gut erholt und gesund. Rex ist ein gehorsamer Hund. Er ist sehr lieb und brav! Mit den anderen Hunden kommt er gut aus, auch Kinder sind kein Problem. Er ist kein Beller, eher still und ruhig. Wir wünschen uns für Rex eine liebevolle Familie, die mit ihm spazieren geht und ihm unsere Welt zeigen, wie schön doch ein Hundeleben sein kann! Bewerbungen unter: www.pfotenhilfe-sachsen.de

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Step by Paw e.V.

Living with Rex

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

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About Rex

What life with Rex looks like

Rex is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Step by Paw e.V. 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. 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 Rex, answered.

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