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Rodia

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 7 years

Rodia ist eine 7-jährige Schäferhündin mit einem großen Herzen und einer bewegten Vergangenheit. Diese hat sie geprägt, weshalb sie nun ein liebevolles Zuhause sucht, das ihr die Sicherheit, Struktur und Geduld schenkt, die sie braucht, um endlich ankommen zu dürfen. Typisch Schäferhund möchte Rodia am liebsten die Welt entdecken, Neues lernen und gemeinsam mit ihren Menschen aktiv sein. Sie ist eine sensible und feinfühlige Hündin, die eine enge Bindung zu ihren Bezugspersonen aufbaut. Gleichzeitig bringt sie eine ordentliche Portion Temperament mit und kann im Alltag durchaus stürmisch und etwas grobmotorisch sein. Deshalb wünschen wir uns für sie ein Zuhause mit standfesten Kindern oder einem ruhigen Erwachsenen-Haushalt. Aufgrund ihrer bisherigen Erfahrungen zeigt sich Rodia bei Begegnungen mit anderen Hunden manchmal etwas aufbrausend und neigt zum Pöbeln. Spaziergänge können daher auch einmal etwas mehr Kraft erfordern. Mit der richtigen Führung, Geduld und konsequentem Training lässt sich hier jedoch gut weiterarbeiten. Eine solide Grunderziehung hat Rodia bereits kennengelernt, sodass ihre neuen Menschen darauf aufbauen können. Außerdem bringt sie den für Schäferhunde typischen Arbeitswillen mit und ist jagdlich motiviert. Für Rodia wünschen wir uns hundeerfahrene Menschen, die Freude daran haben, mit ihr zu arbeiten, ihr klare Strukturen bieten und ihr zeigen, dass sie sich auf ihre Menschen verlassen kann. Wer ihr diese Chance gibt, gewinnt eine treue, intelligente und loyale Begleiterin, die mit der richtigen Führung ihr volles Potenzial entfalten wird.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Saterland
Shelter
ASPCA Friesoythe and surroundings
Living with Rodia
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by ASPCA Friesoythe and surroundings · SaterlandLearn about German Shepherd

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Bringing Rodia home

What you'll need for Rodia 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 Rodia

What life with Rodia looks like

Rodia is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at ASPCA Friesoythe and surroundings in Saterland.

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 Rodia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rodia?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ASPCA Friesoythe and surroundings handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rodia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rodia if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ASPCA Friesoythe and surroundings 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 Rodia 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 Rodia 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 ASPCA Friesoythe and surroundings early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rodia 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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