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Tobi

German Shepherd · Male · Senior · 11 years

Tobi came to us after biting a child under pressure. He passed his temperament test so well that he was exempted from muzzle requirements, but new owners must still meet certain conditions. Originally from Poland, he's house-trained and can be left alone. Tobi struggles with situations where he has no escape route, but can now handle this with his trusted people. He has good basic obedience, walks well on leash, but occasionally barks at other dogs. Despite this, he's very compatible with other dogs, though he rarely takes them seriously and prefers to tease them. Young adults 16+ in the household would be fine for Tobi, but visitors need appropriate space alternatives. Please note: Tobi has been classified as dangerous.

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Tobi kam zu uns, nachdem er nach Bedrängung durch ein Kind zugebissen hatte. Seinen Wesenstest hat er so gut bestanden, dass er von der Maulkorbpflicht befreit wurde. Für seine künftigen Menschen bleiben dennoch Auflagen bestehen. Tobi ist stubenrein, kann alleine bleiben und zeigt guten Grundgehorsam. An der Leine läuft er brav, bellt in Ausnahmefällen aber andere Hunde an. Grundsätzlich ist er mit Artgenossen gut verträglich. Schwierig sind für Tobi Situationen, in denen er keinen Ausweichweg hat. Bei seinen Bezugspersonen kann er das inzwischen gut aushalten. In einem neuen Zuhause braucht er Menschen, die Besuchssituationen vorausschauend managen und ihm Rückzugsmöglichkeiten geben. Junge Erwachsene ab etwa 16 Jahren können passend sein, wenn sie Tobis Grenzen respektieren.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇩🇪Hannover

Shelter

Tierheim Hannover

Living with Tobi

✓House-trained
✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Tobi

What life with Tobi looks like

Tobi is a medium-sized senior german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Hannover in Hannover.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Classified as dangerous dog due to bite incident. Requires special permits and compliance with regulations. Needs escape routes in stressful situations and careful management with visitors.

🇩🇪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 Tobi, answered.

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