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Rocky

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Mein Name ist Rocky – ich habe ein grosses Herz und warte sehnsüchtig auf den Menschen, der meins berührt. Ich bin schon eine Weile hier im Tierheim und manchmal fühlt es sich an, als würde mich niemand richtig sehen. Dabei wünsche ich mir, genau wie all meine Kollegen, so sehr mein Für-Immer-Zuhause, wo ich endlich ankommen darf. Ich bin ein liebevoller Mischlingsrüde mit einem sensiblen Wesen. In mir steckt viel Zuneigung, Treue und Lernfreude. Ich brauche nur jemanden, der mir zeigt, dass ich genau so richtig bin. Ich habe eine starke Futtermittelallergie, die mit Spezialfutter und unterstützenden Medikamenten aber sehr gut in den Griff zu bekommen ist. Seit ich mein Spezialfutter bekomme, geht es mir richtig gut! Mein Leishmaniose Wert war auch leicht erhöht, hat sich aber durch das passende Futter ganz ohne zusätzliche Medikamente wieder normalisiert. Zur Sicherheit sollte man meine Blutwerte regelmässig kontrollieren, damit alles im Blick bleibt. Ich suche ein ruhiges Zuhause, in einem Ein- oder Zweipersonenhaushalt ohne Kinder, Katzen oder andere Hunde. Ich brauche einfühlsame und hundeerfahrene Menschen, die mir mit Geduld und Klarheit begegnen. Wenn ich mich sicher fühle, bin ich verschmust, anhänglich und sehr loyal. Ich kenne das Hunde-ABC, lerne gern Neues und übe noch, entspannt mit anderen Hunden umzugehen. Eine Hundeschule wäre toll, um gemeinsam weiter an mir zu arbeiten. Ich komme aus einer ländlichen Gegend und wünsche mir genau das wieder: Natur, Ruhe und einen Ort, an dem ich mich entfalten kann.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇨🇭Basel
Shelter
Tierheim beider Basel
Living with Rocky
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim beider Basel · BaselLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rocky home

What you'll need for Rocky in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim beider Basel in Basel.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Basel, Switzerland browse more dogs in Switzerland.

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 beider Basel 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 beider Basel 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 beider Basel 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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