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Rocky

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Rocky came to us in a terrible condition: he had a broken leg and was covered in bite wounds. He was so weak and exhausted that when he couldn't go on anymore, he leaned against a car that had just stopped on a roadside parking lot. The lady who found him contacted Animal Life Sibiu and brought him to the animal clinic. He needed surgery and had a long recovery period. Now Rocky is doing well and he knows how beautiful life can be without pain, hunger, and thirst. Rocky with his little stub tail is in our Romanian animal shelter and has shown us who he really is: a kind, gentle, and calm dog who enjoys the closeness and attention of people. Rocky walks well on a leash and enjoys going for walks. He is an adult dog who enjoys running without wild jumping, he is calm and full of gratitude. However, Rocky also carries a little uncertainty within him. That's why he can initially seem a bit shy. He needs time to feel that he can trust the person by his side. He needs to know that he is safe, that he will not be abandoned again, and that he can rely on his human. Once he has gained trust, however, Rocky shows how much he enjoys closeness and affection. And that's exactly why we believe that he doesn't just need a home, he needs his human, who has patience with him at the beginning, who gives him security, on whom he can rely, and whom he can love. After everything Rocky has experienced, he deserves to finally learn what it means to really belong somewhere. To have his own place, his walks, his routine, and above all, a person who shows him every day anew: "You are safe. I am here".

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Rocky kam in einem schrecklichen Zustand zu uns: Er hatte ein gebrochenes Bein und war voller Bisswunden. Er war so schwach und erschöpft, dass er sich, als er nicht mehr konnte, an ein Auto lehnte, das gerade auf einem Parkplatz am Straßenrand angehalten hatte. Die Dame, die ihn gefunden hatte, Kontaktierte Animal Life Sibiu und brachte ihn in die Tierklinik. Er musste operiert werden und hatte eine lange Genesungszeit. Jetzt geht es Rocky gut und er weiß, wie schön ein Leben ohne Schmerzen, Hunger und Durst sein kann. Rocky mit seinem kleinen Stummelschwänzchen ist in unserem rumänischen Tierheim und hat uns gezeigt, wer er wirklich ist: ein lieber, sanfter und ruhiger Hund, der die Nähe und Aufmerksamkeit von Menschen genießt. Rocky läuft gut an der Leine und geht gerne spazieren. Er ist ein erwachsener Hund, der sich ohne wildes Herumspringen freut, er ist ruhig und voller Dankbarkeit. Allerdings trägt Rocky auch noch ein wenig Unsicherheit in sich. Deshalb kann er anfangs etwas schüchtern wirken. Er braucht Zeit, um zu spüren, dass er dem Menschen an seiner Seite vertrauen kann. Er muss wissen, dass er sicher ist, dass er nicht wieder verlassen wird und dass er sich auf seinen Menschen verlassen kann. Wenn er Vertrauen gefasst hat, zeigt Rocky jedoch, wie sehr er Nähe und Zuwendung genießt. Und genau deshalb glauben wir, dass er nicht einfach nur ein Zuhause braucht, er braucht seinen Menschen, der am Anfang Geduld mit ihm hat, der ihm Sicherheit gibt, auf den er sich verlassen kann und den er lieben darf. Nach allem, was Rocky erlebt hat, verdient er es, endlich zu erfahren, was es bedeutet, wirklich irgendwo dazuzugehören. Einen eigenen Platz zu haben, seine Spaziergänge, seine Routine und vor allem einen Menschen, der ihm jeden Tag aufs Neue zeigt: „Du bist sicher. Ich bin da“.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pfotenglück Bayern
Living with Rocky
  • Neutered
Cared for by Pfotenglück Bayern · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks 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 Pfotenglück Bayern 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. 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. Pfotenglück Bayern 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 — Pfotenglück Bayern 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 Pfotenglück Bayern 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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