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Adopt Rocky

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

🐾 Hello world, my name is Rocky! 🐾 I was born on April 5, 2023, and starting February 12, 2026, I officially embark on my new life. I am a Terrier mixed breed, 30 kg of pure joy on four paws – medium-sized, athletic, and always ready for the next adventure. I was rescued from the Perrera and now I’m searching for my happy ending. My past is behind me, and I want to shape my future with YOU. I haven’t had any dates with cats or children yet – so we could figure that out together. A home with a heart, maybe with a garden or active people who enjoy walks, play, and lots of quality time together. Loyalty, good vibes, and a little sunshine every day. Upon arrival, I will be vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and I’ll have my EU pet passport with me.

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🐾 Hola Welt, ich heiße Rocky! 🐾 Geboren wurde ich am 05.04.2023 und seit dem 12.02.2026 starte ich offiziell in mein neues Leben. Ich bin ein Terrier-Mischling, 30 kg pure Lebensfreude auf vier Pfoten – mittelgroß, sportlich und immer bereit für das nächste Abenteuer. Ich wurde aus der Perrera gerettet und jetzt suche ich mein Happy End. Meine Vergangenheit liegt hinter mir, meine Zukunft möchte ich mit DIR gestalten. Mit Katzen und Kindern hatte ich bisher noch kein Date – das könnten wir also gemeinsam herausfinden. Ein Zuhause mit Herz, vielleicht mit Garten oder aktiven Menschen, die Lust auf Spaziergänge, Spiel und ganz viel gemeinsame Zeit haben. Treue, gute Laune und jeden Tag ein bisschen Sonnenschein. Bei Einreise bin ich geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt und habe meinen EU-Heimtierausweis dabei.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V.
Living with Rocky
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Aktion Tierisch Happy e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week 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 Aktion Tierisch Happy 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. Aktion Tierisch Happy 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 — Aktion Tierisch Happy 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 Aktion Tierisch Happy 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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