How do I contact the shelter about Ross?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Step by Paw e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ross on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Ross if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Step by Paw 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Step by Paw e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ross 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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Ross

German Shepherd · Male · Young · 3 years

Name: Ross Rasse: Deutscher German Shepherd Geschlecht: männlich Größe: ca. 63 cm Alter: 15.03.2023 Gewicht: ca. 33 kg Kinderfreundlich: Ja verträglich mit fellow animals: Ja verträglich mit Katzen: muss getestet werden neutered: Ja Information des Tierarztes: microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, EU-Pass Mittelmeertest: negative Bemerkungen: Pfotenhilfe Sachsen Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Spanien Euro inkl. Transport letztes Update: Dezember 2025 Ross was found on the street and brought to the shelter. No one has missed him. However, one can see that Ross lived in a home. Life in the shelter and in the yard stresses him. Ross is an active and energetic dog, he wants to move and work, he was definitely once a guard dog. Nevertheless, he is not a barker, he is loving and intelligent. Ross gets along very well with dogs, he prefers female dogs. Ross wishes for a home with a garden, where he can go out and run over the meadow. A friendly first-time dog would be nice but is not a requirement. Application under www.pfotenhilfe-sachsen. This animal is good with children. Gets along with other dogs. Gets along with other cats.

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Name: Ross Rasse: Deutscher Schäferhund Geschlecht: männlich Größe: ca. 63 cm Alter: 15.03.2023 Gewicht: ca. 33 kg Kinderfreundlich: Ja verträglich mit Artgenossen: Ja verträglich mit Katzen: muss getestet werden Kastriert: Ja Information des Tierarztes: gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt, EU-Pass Mittelmeertest: negative Bemerkungen: Pfotenhilfe Sachsen Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Spanien Schutzgebühr: 600 Euro inkl. Transport letztes Update: Dezember 2025 Ross wurde auf der Straße aufgefunden und ins Refugium gebracht. Keine Menschenseele hat ihn vermisst. Man sieht aber Ross an, dass er in einem Zuhause gelebt hat. Das Leben im Refugium und im Zwinger stresst ihn. Ross ist ein aktiver und energiegeladener Hund, er will sich bewegen und arbeiten, bestimmt war er einmal ein Wachhund. Dennoch ist er kein Beller, er ist lieb und intelligent. Ross versteht sich sehr gut mit Hunden, Hündinnen bevorzugt er aber. Ross wünscht sich ein zu Hause mit Garten, dort wo er raus kann und über die Wiese toben. Eine freundliche Ersthündin wäre nicht schlecht aber keine Bedingung. Bewerbung unter www.pfotenhilfe-sachsen.de

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Step by Paw e.V.

Living with Ross

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Ross

What life with Ross looks like

Ross is a young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Step by Paw 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 Ross, answered.

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