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Adopt Rocco

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

General Name: Rocco Gender: male Dog Neutered: Yes Travel arrangements neutered Born approximately: 2023 Size approximately: 60cm Accommodation: Shelter in Sighetu since August 2025 Sponsors: No Reserved: No Character He enjoys cuddles and is happy with affection, but he prefers to play and run around with other animals like a typical young dog. As he likely has herding dog genes sleeping inside him, we are ideally looking for a home with a yard or garden where he can happily run around. He would certainly also be suitable as a second dog and gets along well with cats. We wish for an enthusiastic family or individual who will gently guide Rocco, teach clear rules, and bring a lot of patience, time, and love. Regular walks, joint training, and much closeness help him find his way in his new home. He gets along well with other animals in the public animal shelter. A compatibility with cats has been tested and passed, as he is not interested in cats. Background Nothing is known about his past. He probably comes from the street or was abandoned there. Notes The parent animals are unknown, so no information can be given about the breeds included.

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Allgemein Name: Rocco Geschlecht: Rüde Kastriert: Bei Ausreise kastriert Geboren ca. : 2023 Größe ca. : 60cm Aufenthaltsort: Shelter in Sighetu seit August 2025 Paten: nein reserviert: nein Charakter Er genießt Streicheleinheiten und freut sich über Zuwendung, aber am liebsten tobt er junghundtypisch mit Artgenossen herum. Da sicherlich Herdenschutzhundgene in ihm schlummern, suchen wir idealerweise ein Zuhause mit Hof oder Garten, wo er sich freudig austoben kann. Er wäre sicherlich auch als Zweithund geeignet und versteht sich gut mit Katzen.Wir wünschen uns eine begeisterungsfähige Familie oder Einzelperson, die Rocco behutsam führt, klare Regeln beibringt und viel Geduld, Zeit und Liebe mitbringt. Regelmäßige Spaziergänge, gemeinsames Training und viel Nähe helfen ihm, sich in seinem Zuhause zurecht zu finden. Mit Artgenossen im öffentlichen Tierheim verträgt er sich gut. Eine Verträglichkeit mit Katzen wurde getestet und ist bestanden, da er sich nicht für Katzen interessiert. Vergangenheit Über die Vergangenheit ist uns nichts bekannt. Vermutlich kommt er von der Straße oder wurde dort ausgesetzt. Hinweise Die Elterntiere sind nicht bekannt, sodass zu den enthaltenen Rassen keine Auskunft gegeben werden kann.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Dorsten
Shelter
Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V.
Living with Rocco
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. · DorstenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rocco home

What you'll need for Rocco in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · 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 — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Rocco

What life with Rocco looks like

Rocco is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. in Dorsten.

An young 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 — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Rocco, answered.

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