How do I contact the shelter about Tobby?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this 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 Tobby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Tobby if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Nordic Strays 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 Tobby 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 Tobby 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 Nordic Strays e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tobby 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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Tobby

German Shepherd · Male · Young · 3 years

Name0 - Croatian Shepherd mix with continuous follow mode is looking for its home. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-135 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-16 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:38% 38%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-136 > Location: animal shelter in Slavonski Brod, Croatia Breed: Croatian German Shepherd Mix Gender: male, neutered Birth date: 05.2023 shoulder height: approx. 50 cm, 18 kg compatibility with others with cats unknown Single or second dog ideal environment: outskirts of town, rural suitable for: ambitious first time dog owners. .fusion-body .

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Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Nordic Strays e.V.

Living with Tobby

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

Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · Germany Learn about German Shepherd →

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Tobby home

What you'll need for Tobby in week one.

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About Tobby

What life with Tobby looks like

Tobby is a medium-sized young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Nordic Strays 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 Tobby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tobby?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this 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 Tobby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tobby if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Nordic Strays 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 Tobby 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 Tobby 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 Nordic Strays e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tobby 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.