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Rocko

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Rocko Breed: French Bulldog mix Color: gray-black Sex: male Date of birth: 26.08.2017 Neutered: yes We took Rocko in from another animal shelter, as we always gladly exchange dogs to give them new opportunities. Rocko is actually a dog for someone who doesn’t necessarily need a dog per se, but rather seeks an independent companion. He enjoys going for walks, but otherwise doesn’t really need us humans. He can be a nice dog as long as everything goes the way he expects it to. If you ask him to do something he doesn’t like, he can become very angry. Experienced people are definitely needed here. Rocko has hypothyroidism but is well-regulated with his medication.

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Rocko Rasse: französiche Bulldoggen Mix Farbe: grau-schwarz Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: 26.08.2017 Kastriert: ja Rocko haben wir von einem anderen Tierheim übernommen, da wir immer gerne Mal Hunde tauschen, um den Hunden neue Chancen zu ermöglichen. Rocko ist eigentlich ein Hund für jemanden, der Hunde nicht unbedingt braucht, sondern eher einen eigenständigen Begleiter sucht. Er geht zwar gerne spazieren, aber ansonsten braucht er uns Menschen nicht wirklich. Er kann ein netter Hund sein, solange alles so läuft wie er es sich vorstellt. Wenn man Dinge von ihm möchte die er nicht gut findet, kann er sehr wütend werden. Hier sind auf jeden Fall Menschen mit Erfahrung gefragt. Rocko hat eine Schilddrüsen Unterfunktion, ist aber gut eingestellt mit seinen Tabletten.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V.
Living with Rocko
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Rocko home

What you'll need for Rocko 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
    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 Rocko

What life with Rocko looks like

Rocko is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. in Germany.

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. 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 Rocko, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rocko?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. 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 — Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss 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 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 Tierschutzverein für den Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. 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.
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