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Teddy

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 8 years

Teddy, a handsome German Shepherd, was heartlessly left behind in his owner's apartment after they moved. Confined to a small room, he was discovered by a concerned neighbor who alerted the police. Upon arrival, Teddy was wearing a prong collar and appeared to have had very little exercise in the past. His owner abandoned him in a cowardly manner. Teddy is now waiting at a shelter for a loving home and a better life! With his foster caregiver, who also calls him Commissioner Rex, he shows his loyal and open-minded nature. As soon as she enters the room, Teddy wags his tail, rushes towards her, and begs for pets. He can't get enough of it! He is friendly to all people, but very exuberant and a bit rough. Therefore, children should be at least teenagers. Teddy gets along with his own kind based on sympathy. He absolutely loves female dogs, but distinguishes between male dogs. Small animals and cats should not be present in a new home. Teddy is very obedient and on a leash. He enjoys car rides, but doesn't like being left alone. His dream is to accompany his owner to work or have his owner work from home. Possible at cost price Can be visited by prior arrangement! All fields marked with * are required. Look-Tierschutzverein Deutschland e.V. ©

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Der schöne Schäferhundrüde Teddy wurde nach dem Umzug des Besitzers herzlos in der Wohnung zurückgelassen. Eingesperrt in einem kleinen Zimmer, bis ein Nachbar hellhörig wurde und die Polizei informierte. Er trug bei der Abholung ein Stachelhalsband und schien in der Vergangenheit sehr wenig Auslauf bekommen zu haben. Sein Besitzer hat sich ihn auf feige Art entledigt. Teddy wartet seitdem in einem Tierschutzhof auf ein liebevolles Zuhause und auf ein besseres Leben! Bei seinem Pflegefrauchen, die ihn auch Kommissar Rex nennt, zeigt er seinen treuen und aufgeschlossenen Charakter. Sobald sie den Raum betritt, wedelt Teddy mit dem Schwanz, stürmt auf sie zu und bittet um Streicheleinheiten. Davon kann er nie genug bekommen! Er geht freundlich auf alle Menschen zu, ist dabei aber sehr überschwänglich und etwas ruppig. Daher sollten Kinder unbedingt bereits im Teenager Alter sein. Mit seinen Artgenossen versteht sich Teddy nach Sympathie. Hündinnen mag er ausnahmslos, lediglich bei Rüden unterscheidet er. Kleintiere und Katzen sollten in einem neuen Zuhause ebenfalls nicht vorhanden sein. Teddy ist sehr gehorsam und leinenführig. Er fährt gut im Auto mit, mag es allerdings nicht allein zu bleiben. Am liebsten wäre er den ganzen Tag bei seinen Menschen. Es wäre sein Traum, wenn er mit zur Arbeit gehen dürfte oder sein Mensch von Zuhause arbeitet. möglich zum Selbstkostenpreis Kann nach vorheriger Absprache besucht werden! Alle mit * markierten Felder sind Pflichtfelder. Look-Tierschutzverein Deutschland e.V. ©

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Look-Tierschutzverein Deutschland e.V.

Living with Teddy

✓Good with kids

Cared for by Look-Tierschutzverein Deutschland e.V. · Hamburg Learn about German Shepherd →

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About Teddy

What life with Teddy looks like

Teddy is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Look-Tierschutzverein Deutschland e.V. in Hamburg.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Teddy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Teddy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Look-Tierschutzverein Deutschland e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Teddy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Teddy if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Look-Tierschutzverein Deutschland 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Teddy 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 Teddy 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 Look-Tierschutzverein Deutschland e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Teddy 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.