Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

Rocky

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

Der menschenbezogene Rocky hat sein bisheriges Leben behütet in einem Zuhause verbracht. Er lebte mit einer weiteren Hündin, Estrella (auch hier auf der Seite), bei einer älteren Dame. Als sie ins Seniorenheim umziehen musste, durfte sie ihre Hunde nicht mitnehmen. Und da niemand in ihrer Familie die Verantwortung für die beiden quirligen Minimäuse übernehmen wollte, mussten beide ins Tierheim umziehen. Hier teilt er sich nun mit Schicksalsgenossin einen Zwinger. Denn für so kleine Hunde kann das Leben in der Gruppe der großen lebensgefährlich sein. Im Gegensatz zu manch anderen Bewohnern hier, die aus schlimmen Umständen gerettet wurden und es hier besser haben als vorher, bedeutet das Tierheim für Rocky nur Verlust: Der geliebte Mensch ist verschwunden, ein Zwinger mit Betonboden statt gemütlichem Sofa und statt Gassigängen nur noch Freilauf, wenn Zeit dafür ist. © 2006-2026 by Tierschutzverein Europa e.V. - All rights reserved

Size

Small

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪München

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Europa

Living with Rocky

✓Neutered

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Europa · München Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rocky home

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About Rocky

What life with Rocky looks like

Rocky is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

München, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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 Europa 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 Europa 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 Tierschutzverein Europa 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.