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Rocky

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Rocky, a great guy is looking for the right people Rocky is an approximately 3-year-old neutered male from Romania. He had to leave his first home because the conditions did not fit. There he was allowed to make many decisions and got few boundaries, so he started setting up his own rules. At his foster home, Rocky now shows how great he is. With clear guidance, he is a pleasant companion. He gets along well with other dogs, walks well on a leash, knows basic obedience, drives relaxed in the car and can also stay alone. He is friendly to people and suitable for everyday life. Rocky is looking for people who give him loving but consistent orientation. With clear rules, he shows himself to be balanced and reliable. He is suitable for dog-experienced people or those willing to deal with clear guidance. Then he will be a loyal companion. Healthwise, no diseases or allergies are currently known. If you would like to get to know Rocky, please contact us

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Rocky, ein toller Kerl sucht die richtigen Menschen Rocky ist ein etwa 3 Jahre alter, kastrierter Rüde aus Rumänien. Er musste sein erstes Zuhause verlassen, da die Rahmenbedingungen nicht passten. Dort durfte er viele Entscheidungen selbst treffen und bekam wenig Grenzen, wodurch er begann, eigene Regeln aufzustellen. Auf seiner Pflegestelle zeigt Rocky nun, wie toll er ist. Mit klarer Führung ist er ein angenehmer Begleiter. Er versteht sich gut mit anderen Hunden, läuft gut an der Leine, kennt Grundgehorsam, fährt entspannt Auto und kann auch alleine bleiben. Menschen gegenüber ist er freundlich und alltagstauglich. Rocky sucht Menschen, die ihm liebevoll, aber konsequent Orientierung geben. Mit klaren Regeln zeigt er sich ausgeglichen und zuverlässig. Er eignet sich für hundeerfahrene Menschen oder solche, die bereit sind, sich mit klarer Führung auseinanderzusetzen. Dann wird er ein treuer Begleiter. Gesundheitlich sind aktuell keine Krankheiten oder Allergien bekannt. Möchten sie Rocky kennen lernen melden die sich gerne zu unseren Zurück zur Übersicht >>

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Winnenden e.V.
Living with Rocky
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Winnenden e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

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 young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Winnenden e.V. in Germany.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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. Tierschutzverein Winnenden 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 — Tierschutzverein Winnenden 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 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 Tierschutzverein Winnenden 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.
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