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Rocco

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Rocco ist ein fröhlicher und lebenslustiger Hund, der jeden Tag mit einem Lächeln zu begrüßen scheint. Trotz allem, was er in seiner Vergangenheit erleben musste, hat er sich seine positive Einstellung zum Leben bewahrt. Statt zurückzublicken, richtet Rocco seinen Blick nach vorne – voller Hoffnung auf Menschen, die ihm ein liebevolles Zuhause schenken. Im Tierheim verbringt er seine Tage gemeinsam mit seiner Freundin Hedda, doch am meisten liebt Roko die Gesellschaft von Menschen. Er nutzt jede Gelegenheit, um in ihrer Nähe zu sein, Streicheleinheiten zu genießen und einfach Teil ihres Lebens zu sein. Dabei braucht es gar nicht viel, um ihn glücklich zu machen: ein wenig Aufmerksamkeit, liebevolle Worte, ein paar leckere Snacks und hin und wieder eine entspannte Bürstenmassage reichen aus, um sein Herz höherschlagen zu lassen. Rocco ist verspielt, anhänglich und voller Lebensfreude. Mit seinem freundlichen Wesen und seinem großen Herzen erobert er die Herzen aller Menschen im Sturm. Trotz seiner Vergangenheit begegnet er ihnen mit Vertrauen, Offenheit und einer bewundernswerten Herzlichkeit. Für Roko wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause, in dem er geliebt wird, wie er ist – ein Ort voller Geborgenheit, Nähe und Wärme. Menschen, die ihm zeigen, dass die schweren Zeiten endgültig vorbei sind.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Niederdreisbach
Shelter
Einsame Pfoten Zadar e.V.
Living with Rocco
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Einsame Pfoten Zadar e.V. · NiederdreisbachLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Rocco home

What you'll need for Rocco in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Rocco

What life with Rocco looks like

Rocco is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Einsame Pfoten Zadar e.V. in Niederdreisbach.

An young 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.

Niederdreisbach, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Einsame Pfoten Zadar 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 — Einsame Pfoten Zadar 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 Einsame Pfoten Zadar 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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