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Rocky

English Bulldog · Male

Hello, I am Rocky. I may not be an old dog, but unfortunately, I have some health issues that have been with me for a while. Additionally, it hasn't always been easy for me to get along with other dogs, which made it quite challenging to find the right place for me. For almost two long years, I spent time at our shelter, experiencing many ups and downs. However, I am incredibly happy to have found my loving permanent placement – a home where I am accepted just as I am. I love to snuggle. I often come to my people, nudge them, and get my cuddles. In the mornings, I am usually right there as soon as everyone is awake, and I like to lie with them on the couch. I simply want to be there all the time and am overjoyed when I can accompany my people as friends or family. I am also at ease outdoors. I love to go for walks and could be out for hours. I especially enjoy rolling in the grass, digging, or just lying in the sun. In the summer, I didn't want to go inside at all. Since being here, I have made so much progress. Outdoors, I have become much calmer, and I now get along well with several other dogs. Together, we have already gone into the city without any problems and even on vacation. I am always very careful around children – I am very attentive. I am very grateful to be here and every day I realize how good this home is for me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ With heartfelt thanks to Rocky's loving permanent placement, which has taken him in despite all his health issues and shows him every day how wonderful it is to have a home.

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Hallo, ich bin Rocky. ich bin zwar noch kein alter Hund, aber leider habe ich einige gesundheitliche Baustellen, die mich begleiten. Außerdem fällt es mir mit anderen Hunden nicht immer leicht, weshalb es gar nicht so einfach war, den richtigen Platz für mich zu finden. Fast zwei lange Jahre habe ich im Tierheim verbracht und in dieser Zeit viele Höhen und Tiefen erlebt. Umso glücklicher bin ich, dass ich nun meine liebevolle Endpflegestelle gefunden habe – ein Zuhause, in dem ich genau so genommen werde, wie ich bin. Am allerliebsten kuschle ich. Ich komme ganz oft zwischendurch zu meinen Menschen, stupse sie an und hole mir meine Streicheleinheiten ab. Morgens bin ich meistens direkt zur Stelle, sobald alle wach sind, und lege mich am liebsten mit auf die Couch. Ich möchte einfach immer dabei sein und freue mich riesig, wenn ich meine Menschen zu Freunden oder zur Familie begleiten darf. Auch draußen bin ich in meinem Element. Ich liebe es, spazieren zu gehen und könnte stundenlang unterwegs sein. Besonders schön finde ich es, mich im Gras zu wälzen, zu buddeln oder einfach draußen in der Sonne zu liegen. Im Sommer wollte ich am liebsten gar nicht mehr rein. Seit ich hier bin, habe ich schon so viele Fortschritte gemacht. Draußen bin ich viel ruhiger geworden und ich komme mittlerweile sogar mit mehreren Hunden gut zurecht. Gemeinsam konnten wir schon ohne Probleme in die Stadt gehen und sogar in den Urlaub fahren. Besonders vorsichtig bin ich immer bei Kindern – da passe ich ganz genau auf. Ich bin sehr froh, dass ich hier sein darf und jeden Tag merke, wie gut mir dieses Zuhause tut. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Von Herzen danken wir Rockys liebevoller Endpflegestelle, die ihn trotz all seiner gesundheitlichen Baustellen aufgenommen hat und ihm jeden Tag aufs Neue zeigt, wie schön es ist, ein Zuhause zu haben.

Size
Extra large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Montabaur
Shelter
Tierheim Montabaur
Living with Rocky
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Rocky home

What you'll need for Rocky 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 Rocky

What life with Rocky looks like

Rocky is a extra-large adult english bulldog dog waiting at Tierheim Montabaur in Montabaur.

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.

🇩🇪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 Rocky, answered.

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