How do I contact the shelter about Rocco?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg 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 Berlin Falkenberg 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 Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg 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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Rocco

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

I am Rocco, a wonderful, watchful German Shepherd pup looking for an experienced home where I can become the best companion. Would you like to learn more about me? At Hundeeinmaleins, I still need a little extra help with some basics. But I am smart and eager to learn. I lack some everyday skills, calmness, impulse control, and polite manners – with clear guidance, I will catch up, because I am very attached to my people and want to do everything right. I like to model my behavior on my primary caregiver and am a really wonderful, cheerful guy. When it comes to my prey drive, one should keep an eye on it outdoors; meetings with other dogs stress me out because I can’t do much with my fellow animals. I would like a more rural home with dog-experienced people who can give me structure, continue working with me, and consistently but kindly lead me. Ideally, I would be the sole prince without other dogs in the household. Children should be at least in the teenage years and handle me with understanding. If we can refresh the basics together and manage my prey drive well, I will be your funny, loyal companion. Can I bloom by your side again? I look forward to hearing from you – either through the inquiry form below or by calling Benji-Haus at (Mon-Fri 13-16).

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Ich bin Rocco ein toller, wachsamer Schäferhund-Feini auf der Suche nach einem erfahrenen Zuhause, für das ich der beste Begleiter werden darf. Möchtest du mehr über mich erfahren? Beim Hunde-Einmaleins fehlt mir noch ein bisschen Nachhilfe. Aber ich bin klug und lernwillig. Einiges an Alltag, Ruhe, Impulskontrolle und höflichen Umgangsformen fehlt mir noch – mit klarer Anleitung hole ich das aber nach, denn an „meinen“ Menschen hänge ich sehr und möchte alles richtig machen. Ich orientiere mich gern an meiner Bezugsperson und bin ein wirklich toller, fröhlicher Kerl. Draußen sollte man meinen Jagdtrieb im Blick behalten, Begegnungen mit anderen Hunden stressen mich, denn mit meinen Artgenossen kann ich wenig anfangen. Ich wünsche mir … ein eher ländlich gelegenes Zuhause bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen, die mir Struktur geben, weiter mit mir arbeiten und mich konsequent, aber freundlich führen. Am liebsten wäre ich Einzelprinz ohne andere Hunde im Haushalt. Kinder sollten mindestens im jugendlichen Alter sein und verständig mit mir umgehen. Wenn wir gemeinsam die Basics auffrischen und meinen Jagdtrieb gut managen, werde ich dein lustiger, treuer Begleiter. Darf ich an deiner Seite wieder aufblühen? Ich freue mich, wenn du dich meldest – über das Anfrageformular unten oder telefonisch im Benji-Haus unter (tgl. 13-16 Uhr).

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Berlin

Shelter

Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg

Living with Rocco

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg · Berlin Learn about German Shepherd →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Rocco home

What you'll need for Rocco in week one.

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About Rocco

What life with Rocco looks like

Rocco is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg in Berlin.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: High prey drive, needs training on impulse control and basic commands, prefers to be only dog in household

🇩🇪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.

Berlin, 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. Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg 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 Berlin Falkenberg 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 Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg 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.