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Rocco

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 14 years

Rocco is an older Labrador male with a particularly friendly nature. Although I am no longer one of the young dogs, I have kept my big heart and my loving nature. I approach people openly and friendly and I am happy about every attention. I ended up in the animal shelter because my owner lost his home. Like many older dogs, I also have a few health issues that are currently being thoroughly clarified. That's why we are looking for people who understand that further examinations or treatment may be necessary. As soon as we have more precise information, we will of course inform you transparently. For my further life path, I wish a quiet, loving home where I can arrive and my people have time for me. Long walks are no longer necessary. What is more important to me is closeness, security and a regular routine with cozy walks and many beautiful moments together. If you would like to give a home to an older, very friendly dog like me, you are welcome to get to know me. I look forward to people who take me as I am, meet me with patience and still allow me a beautiful time together despite my health issues. We are happy that you are interested in Rocco. Please send us a direct inquiry. Then you will become a sponsor for Rocco. Of course, Rocco also appreciates individual money and material donations.

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Hallo, ich bin Rocco ein älterer Labrador Rüde mit einem besonders freundlichen Wesen. Auch wenn ich nicht mehr zu den jungen Hunden gehöre, habe ich mein großes Herz und meine liebevolle Art behalten. Ich begegne den Menschen offen und freundlich und freue mich über jede Zuwendung. Ich bin im Tierheim gelandet, da mein Herrchen sein Zuhause verloren hat. Wie viele ältere Hunde habe auch ich ein paar gesundheitliche Baustellen, die derzeit noch gründlich abgeklärt werden. Deshalb suchen wir Menschen, die Verständnis dafür haben, dass möglicherweise weitere Untersuchungen oder eine Behandlung notwendig sein können. Sobald wir genauere Erkenntnisse haben, informieren wir natürlich transparent darüber. Für meinen weiteren Lebensweg wünsche ich mir ein ruhiges, liebevolles Zuhause, in dem ich ankommen darf und meine Menschen Zeit für mich haben. Lange Wanderungen müssen es nicht mehr sein. Viel wichtiger sind mir Nähe, Sicherheit und ein geregelter Alltag mit gemütlichen Spaziergängen und vielen schönen gemeinsamen Momenten. Wer einem älteren, sehr freundlichen Hund wie mir ein Zuhause schenken möchte, darf mich gerne kennenlernen. Ich freue mich auf Menschen, die mich so nehmen, wie ich bin, mir mit Geduld begegnen und mir trotz meiner gesundheitlichen Baustellen noch eine schöne gemeinsame Zeit ermöglichen. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie sich für Rocco interessieren. Senden Sie uns am besten direkt eine Interessentenanfrage. Dann werden Sie Pate für Rocco. Natürlich freut sich Rocco auch über einzelne Geld- und Sachspenden.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 14 years

Location

🇩🇪Karlsruhe

Shelter

Tierheim Karlsruhe

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About Rocco

What life with Rocco looks like

Rocco is a large senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Karlsruhe in Karlsruhe.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Rocco, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rocco?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Karlsruhe 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 — Tierheim Karlsruhe 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 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 Tierheim Karlsruhe 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.