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Adopt Thor II

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 6 years

Gender: Male Thor, the imposing male, searches for his human Thor is a true sight to behold: a majestic, impressive German Shepherd who immediately catches the eye. For many years, he served as a guard dog and lived on a premises, likely tethered or severely restricted. Despite this past, Thor has preserved his gentleness and deep bond with humans. Thor is very people-oriented and actively seeks the closeness of his primary caregiver. He clearly enjoys cuddles and shows a calm, friendly, and balanced demeanor. He wants to please his human and places significantly more value on interaction with him than contact with other dogs. While he tolerates other dogs, he does not need them – Thor does just fine as a single dog. Particularly noteworthy is his calmness: Thor shows no aggression. He is gentle in handling, attentive, and focused on his human. At the same time, he brings a typical working dog's independent mind and strong will. For this reason, we are looking for dog-experienced people, ideally with experience with large dogs or shepherds, who can appreciate his strength, intelligence, and independence and give him clear, loving guidance. Thor is not a beginner dog, but an absolutely loyal companion for people who are ready to commit to him. He does not seek a turbulent environment but a home where he can arrive, get close, and be seen as a partner on equal terms. We would most like to see a home for Thor where he can be given a lot of responsibility and, above all, can run around outside. In the shelter, he often walks around to keep an eye on everything. If you have fallen in love with this impressive German Shepherd and believe that Thor is exactly right for you, please click on "Request Now" and fill out the referral form. Maybe Thor is waiting for you. More dogs are searching for a home... Mia San wants a quiet dog bed for herself. Maya wants her own home. Oscar is friendly and open to both people and other dogs. Milly has been waiting so long for her humans.

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jQuery(document).ready(function($) { setTimeout(function(){ $('.boosted-elements-fotorama-8270bcc').fotorama(); Geschlecht : Männlich Der imposante Thor sucht seinen Menschen Thor ist ein echtes Prachtexemplar: ein stattlicher, beeindruckender Schäferhund, der sofort ins Auge fällt. Viele Jahre diente er als Wachhund und lebte auf einem Gelände, vermutlich angebunden oder stark eingeschränkt. Trotz dieser Vergangenheit hat Thor sich seine Sanftheit und seine tiefe Bindung zum Menschen bewahrt. Thor ist sehr menschenbezogen und sucht aktiv die Nähe seiner Bezugsperson. Streicheleinheiten genießt er sichtlich und zeigt dabei eine ruhige, freundliche und ausgeglichene Art. Er möchte seinem Menschen gefallen und legt deutlich mehr Wert auf die Interaktion mit ihm als auf den Kontakt zu anderen Hunden. Diese toleriert er zwar, benötigt sie aber nicht – Thor kommt auch sehr gut als Einzelhund zurecht. Besonders bemerkenswert ist seine Gelassenheit: Thor zeigt keinerlei Aggressionen. Er ist sanft im Umgang, aufmerksam und konzentriert auf seinen Menschen. Gleichzeitig bringt er rassetypisch einen eigenen Kopf und einen starken Willen mit. Genau deshalb suchen wir für Thor hundeerfahrene Menschen, idealerweise mit Erfahrung mit großen Hunden oder Schäferhunden, die seine Stärke, Intelligenz und Eigenständigkeit zu schätzen wissen und ihm klare, liebevolle Führung geben können. Thor ist kein Anfängerhund, aber ein absolut treuer Begleiter für Menschen, die bereit sind, sich auf ihn einzulassen. Er sucht kein turbulentes Umfeld, sondern ein Zuhause, in dem er ankommen darf, Nähe bekommt und als Partner auf Augenhöhe gesehen wird. Am liebsten wünschen wir uns für Thor ein Zuhause, in dem er viel aufpassen darf und vor allem draußen herumlaufen kann. Im Shelter läuft er oft auf und ab, um alles im Blick zu haben. Wenn Sie sich in diesen beeindruckenden Schäferhund verliebt haben und glauben, dass Thor genau zu Ihnen passt, klicken Sie bitte auf „Jetzt anfragen“ und füllen Sie das Vermittlungsformular aus. Vielleicht wartet Thor genau auf Sie. Noch mehr Hunde suchen ein Zuhause... Oscar ist nicht nur Menschen, sondern auch anderen Hunden gegenüber freundlich und aufgeschlossen. Mia San möchte endlich ein ruhiges Körbchen für sich. Milly wartet schon so lange auf ihre Menschen. Maya möchte endlich ihr eigenes Zuhause haben. jQuery(document).ready(function($) { $('-studios-carousel-elementor-91a277c').owlCarousel({ itemClass: "tailwag-carousel-item", onTranslated: tailwagDisplayPrevNav91a277c, // breakpoint from 0 up // breakpoint from 768 up // breakpoint from 1025 up function tailwagDisplayPrevNav91a277c(){ $("-studios-carousel-elementor-91a277c").addClass("tailwag-carousel-left-arrow-on"); }

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Bad Vilbel
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Hunde in Not Rhein-Main e.V.
Living with Thor II
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein Hunde in Not Rhein-Main e.V. · Bad VilbelLearn about German Shepherd

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Bringing Thor II home

What you'll need for Thor II 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 Thor II

What life with Thor II looks like

Thor II is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Hunde in Not Rhein-Main e.V. in Bad Vilbel.

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 Thor II, answered.

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