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Rocky

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 6 years

Story:** Rocky was spotted in a town in Portugal and could be secured. It turned out that he had a home, but the woman could no longer meet his needs, as she herself is not in good health. He is therefore living at our partner shelter APAC and is looking for a suitable home or foster placement from there. **Behavior:** Rocky is a real treasure and friendly and open toward everyone. He loves the company of people and is absolutely delighted when the shelter staff find time for him and play with him. He enjoys walks very much, likes to run, and won't pass up a little dip in the water when the chance arises. He is curious outdoors and loves exploring everything new. He would surely be enthusiastic about mental challenges and would completely immerse himself in them. Other dogs are no problem either, and so far he gets along well with all of them. **Needs:** For Rocky we wish for a loving home where he can first arrive calmly and settle in. With people who are happy to teach him everything important that a dog should know in Germany. His new home should be in a rural location; a fenced-in garden would be nice for him. He would certainly have nothing against a confident first dog in the household. Any children already in the household should be older.

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Geschichte: Rocky wurde in einer Stadt in Portugal gesichtet und konnte gesichert werden. Es stellte sich heraus, dass er ein Zuhause hatte, die Frau ihm aber nicht mehr gerecht werden konnte, da sie selbst nicht gesund ist. Daher lebt er in unserem Partnertierheim APAC und sucht von da ein passendes Zuhause oder eine Pflegestelle. Verhalten: Rocky ist ein echter Goldschatz und zu allen freundlich und aufgeschlossen. Er liebt die Gesellschaft von Menschen und freut sich total, wenn die Mitarbeiter im Tierheim Zeit für ihn finden und mit ihm spielen. Spaziergänge mag er sehr, rennt dabei gerne und lässt bei Gelegenheit auch ein kleines Bad im Wasser nicht aus. Er zeigt sich draußen neugierig und erkundet gerne alles neue. Sicher wäre er für Kopfarbeit zu begeistern und würde darin voll aufgehen. Andere Hunde sind ebenfalls kein Problem und bisher versteht er sich mit allen gut. Bedürfnisse: Für Rocky wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er erst einmal in Ruhe ankommen und sich einleben kann. Mit Menschen, die ihm gerne alles wichtige beibringen, was er als Hund in Deutschland so kennen sollte. Sein neues Zuhause sollte ländlich gelegen sein, auch ein eingezäunter Garten wäre schön für ihn. Gegen einen souveränen Ersthund hätte er mit Sicherheit nichts einzuwenden. Vorhandene Kinder im Haushalt sollten bereits älter sein.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tiersinfonie Anou e.V.

Living with Rocky

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Rocky

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Rocky is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tiersinfonie Anou e.V. in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Tiersinfonie Anou e.V. 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 — Tiersinfonie Anou 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Tiersinfonie Anou e.V. 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.