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German Shepherd · Male · Young · 1 year

Tin – from a cardboard box to a little gentleman! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-81 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-10 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:27% 47%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-82 > Location: Foster home in Zagreb, Croatia Breed: Croatian Shepherd Mix Gender: male, neutered Date of birth: 10.10.2025 Height: approx. 45 cm No compatibility with cats Single or second dog Ideal environment: suburban, rural Suitable for: ambitious dog beginners .fusion-body .fusion-button Direct to self-disclosure .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-83 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-10 Loading the next set of gallery items... load more... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-84 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Sometimes you wonder how cruel people can be. Our Tin and his 13 siblings were abandoned as tiny puppies in a cardboard box. But that's not all: the box was sealed, so the little ones had no way to free themselves. A few cookies had been placed inside - apparently in the hope that they would survive a bit longer. An idea that still leaves us speechless today. Fortunately, the 14 siblings were discovered and rescued in time. Today, Tin hardly remembers anything about this terrible start in life. The little helpless puppy has become a beautiful, happy dog with his fluffy fur and charming smile, immediately winning hearts. Tin is an exceptionally friendly, playful and social dog who gets along wonderfully with his fellow dogs. He also knows life in the house already well. There he shows his particularly pleasant side and knows how to behave like a real little gentleman. Tin walks well on a leash, bringing along what makes life easier with his future humans. However, it is a bit more complicated with cats. Not because Tin is aggressive towards them, but because he apparently considers them great playmates. Unfortunately, the cats usually see it a bit differently and run away, which looks like a thrilling game of capture for Tin. Therefore, a cat-free home would probably be the better choice. Of course, Tin still has good manners despite his good manners, he wants to be busy, discover new things and experience adventures with his humans. In addition to movement and play, sufficient rest and relaxation should not be neglected. We wish for Tin loving people who appreciate his cheerful character, continue to give him security and orientation, and want to take him as a fixed family member into their lives. 14 little lives were simply left in a box back then. Tin survived, grew into a wonderful dog and is now waiting for what he should have had from the start: a loving home. Who would like to give our little gentleman his happy ending? .fusion-body .fusion-button Interested in an adoption? (Click here) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-85{width:100% !important}

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Tin – vom zugeklebten Karton zum kleinen Gentleman! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-334 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-41 img{aspect-ratio:2 / 3;object-position:27% 47%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-335 > Aufenthaltsort: Pflegestelle in Zagreb, Kroatien Rasse: Kroatischer Schäferhund Mischling Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 10.10.2025 Schulterhöhe: ca. 45 cm Keine Verträglichkeit mit Katzen Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich geeignet für: Ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-336 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-38 Loading the next set of gallery items... weitere Bilder laden... .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-337 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Manchmal fragt man sich wirklich, wie grausam Menschen sein können. Unser Tin und seine 13 Geschwister wurden als winzige Welpen in einem Karton ausgesetzt. Doch damit nicht genug: Der Karton war zugeklebt, sodass die Kleinen keinerlei Möglichkeit hatten, sich selbst zu befreien. Ein paar Kekse hatte man ihnen hineingelegt – offenbar in der Hoffnung, dass sie dadurch etwas länger überleben würden. Eine Vorstellung, die uns noch heute fassungslos macht. Zum Glück wurden die 14 Geschwister rechtzeitig entdeckt und gerettet. Heute erinnert bei Tin kaum noch etwas an diesen schrecklichen Start ins Leben. Aus dem kleinen, hilflosen Welpen ist ein wunderschöner, fröhlicher Rüde geworden, der mit seinem flauschigen Fell und seinem charmanten Lächeln sofort die Herzen erobert. Tin ist ein ausgesprochen freundlicher, verspielter und sozialer Hund, der sich wunderbar mit seinen Artgenossen versteht. Auch das Leben im Haus kennt er bereits bestens. Dort zeigt er sich von seiner besonders angenehmen Seite und weiß sich wie ein richtiger kleiner Gentleman zu benehmen. An der Leine läuft Tin vorbildlich und bringt somit schon einiges mit, was das Zusammenleben mit seinen zukünftigen Menschen erleichtert. Mit Katzen ist es allerdings etwas komplizierter. Nicht etwa, weil Tin ihnen gegenüber aggressiv wäre, sondern weil er sie offenbar für großartige Spielkameraden hält. Dummerweise sehen die Katzen das meistens etwas anders und laufen davon, was für Tin natürlich erst recht nach einem spannenden Fangspiel aussieht. Deshalb wäre ein katzenfreies Zuhause vermutlich die bessere Wahl. Natürlich steckt in Tin trotz seiner guten Manieren noch ein junger, lebensfroher Hund, der beschäftigt werden, Neues entdecken und gemeinsam mit seinen Menschen Abenteuer erleben möchte. Neben Bewegung und Spiel sollten dabei auch ausreichend Ruhe und Entspannung nicht zu kurz kommen. Für Tin wünschen wir uns liebevolle Menschen, die seinen fröhlichen Charakter zu schätzen wissen, ihm weiterhin Sicherheit und Orientierung geben und ihn als festes Familienmitglied in ihr Leben aufnehmen möchten. 14 kleine Leben wurden damals einfach in einem Karton zurückgelassen. Tin hat überlebt, ist zu einem wunderbaren Hund herangewachsen und wartet nun auf das, was ihm von Anfang an hätte zustehen sollen: ein liebevolles Zuhause. Wer möchte unserem kleinen Gentleman endlich sein Happy End schenken? .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Nordic Strays e.V.
Living with Tin
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with cats
Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · GermanyLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Tin home

What you'll need for Tin 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 Tin

What life with Tin looks like

Tin is a small young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

A 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tin?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Nordic Strays e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tin if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. whether they will for Tin, what they require (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 Tin already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Nordic Strays e.V. lists Tin as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Nordic Strays e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Tin isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Nordic Strays e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tin 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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