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Rocko

Mixed Breed · Male

Our 8-year-old charmer Rocko is ready to win your heart (and play with your balls 🎾)! He's playful, affectionate, loves people and animals – and when it comes to eating, his enthusiasm knows no bounds. 😆 Cuddling? Not really. Adventure? Oh yes! If you're looking for a loyal companion to stick with you through thick and thin, come by and meet Rocko! 🐾 📍 Meet Rocko now & fall in love!

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Unser 8-jähriger Charmeur Rocko ist bereit, euer Herz (und eure Bälle 🎾) zu erobern! Er ist verspielt, zutraulich, liebt Menschen und Tiere – und wenn’s ums Fressen geht, kennt die Begeisterung keine Grenzen. 😆 Kuscheln? Eher nicht. Abenteuer? Oh ja! Wenn du einen treuen Begleiter suchst, der mit dir durch dick und dünn geht, dann komm vorbei und lerne Rocko kennen! 🐾 📍 Jetzt Rocko treffen & verlieben! Zum Instagram Post mit Video

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🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Osterwald

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Rocko home

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About Rocko

What life with Rocko looks like

Rocko is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Osterwald 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rocko, answered.

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