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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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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Tobby – kroatischer Schäfermix mit Dauer-Folgemodus sucht sein Zuhause .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 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Slavonski Brod, Kroatien Rasse: Kroatischer Schäferhund-Mix Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 05.2023 Schulterhöhe: ca. 50 cm, 18kg Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich geeignet für: ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-137 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-16 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-138 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Tobby wurde im Mai 2023 geboren, ist etwa 50 cm groß und wiegt rund 18 kg – doch das Wichtigste an ihm lässt sich nicht in Zahlen messen. Tobby ist ein kroatischer Schäferhund-Mix, der Nähe nicht nur mag, sondern braucht. Ein Hund, der nicht einfach mitläuft, sondern dazugehören möchte. Er ist unglaublich menschenbezogen und folgt seinen Bezugspersonen auf Schritt und Tritt – nicht aus Unsicherheit, sondern aus tiefer Verbundenheit. Erwachsene, Kinder, fremde Menschen: Für Tobby sind das alles potenzielle Lieblingsmenschen. Er geht offen auf jeden zu, mit einem freundlichen Blick und der leisen Hoffnung: „Bleibst du vielleicht ein bisschen bei mir?“ Mit anderen Hunden versteht sich Tobby sehr gut, gemeinsames Spielen macht ihm Freude. Spaziergänge liebt er, an der Leine läuft er bereits brav und aufmerksam. Er lebt aktuell noch in einer Außenunterbringung, doch sein Herz sehnt sich nach einem Zuhause, nach Wärme, Nähe und einem festen Platz im Leben eines Menschen. Über Katzen können wir noch nichts sagen – aber über Tobby umso mehr: Er ist ein Hund, der sich eng bindet, der aufmerksam ist, der spürt, wie es seinem Menschen geht, und der einfach da sein möchte. Kein Draufgänger, kein Einzelgänger – sondern ein treuer Begleiter. Für Tobby wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause am Stadtrand oder im ländlichen Raum, bei Menschen mit Zeit, Geduld und Freude an Bewegung. Menschen, die verstehen, dass sein größter Wunsch nicht Perfektion ist, sondern Gemeinsamkeit. Tobby sucht kein Zuhause für irgendwann. Er sucht sein Zuhause. .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-139 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container onl

Size

Small

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Nordic Strays e.V.

Living with Tobby

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

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About Tobby

What life with Tobby looks like

Tobby is a small 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.