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Zed

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 8 years

I am Zed. A picture-perfect German Shepherd - at least on the outside. Inside, I still carry a few scars from my past, as I was seized from poor living conditions. Luckily, I now have a chance for a real fresh start - maybe with you? I'm a friendly guy, very social with other dogs and the relaxed type in a pack - no daredevil, no leader, just a nice companion. I also get along wonderfully with humans - as long as they're adults. Unfortunately, I can't assess children and don't particularly like them. That's why my new home should be child-free and stay that way. What I wish for? People with German Shepherd experience who know how to handle a sensitive, clever mind like mine. I don't need to be "occupied" for hours anymore - those days are over. But I love walks and enjoy mental stimulation, e.g. search games, small tasks or tricks. As long as I get to work with you - that's the best for me. I also have a big hobby - I love sticks above all else. Unfortunately, I've been diagnosed with HD and arthritis - a typical Shepherd issue. I already receive vitamins for support as well as painkillers, but targeted physiotherapeutic exercises help the most. Maybe you'd like to work with me on that? I'd be there - as long as we do it together. Have I piqued your interest? Then get in touch quickly. Paw hugs, your Zed Microchip, vaccinated, dewormed, neutered

DE·Show original

Hallo, ich bin Zed. Ein Schäferhund wie aus dem Bilderbuch – zumindest äußerlich. Innerlich trage ich noch ein paar Spuren aus meiner Vergangenheit, denn ich wurde aus schlechter Haltung beschlagnahmt. Zum Glück habe ich nun die Chance auf einen echten Neuanfang – vielleicht ja bei dir? Ich bin ein freundlicher Kerl, sehr sozial mit anderen Hunden und im Rudel eher der entspannte Typ – kein Draufgänger, kein Chef, einfach ein angenehmer Begleiter. Auch mit euch Menschen komme ich wunderbar klar – solange ihr erwachsen seid. Kinder kann ich leider nicht einschätzen und mag sie nicht besonders. Deshalb sollte mein neues Zuhause kinderfrei sein und das auch bleiben. Was ich mir wünsche? Menschen mit Schäferhunderfahrung, die wissen, wie man mit einem sensiblen, klugen Kopf wie mir umgeht. Ich muss nicht mehr stundenlang „beschäftigt“ werden – die Zeiten sind vorbei. Aber ich liebe Spaziergänge und freue mich über geistige Auslastung, z. B. Suchspiele, kleine Aufgaben oder Tricks. Hauptsache, ich darf mit dir zusammenarbeiten – das ist für mich das Größte. Ich hab auch noch ein großes Hobby - ich liebe Stöckchen über alles. Bei mir wurde leider eine HD und Arthrose diagnostiziert – ein typisches Schäfi-Thema. Ich bekomme bereits Vitamine zur Unterstützung so wie Schmerzmittel, aber am meisten helfen gezielte physiotherapeutische Übungen. Vielleicht hast du Lust, mit mir daran zu arbeiten? Ich wär dabei – Hauptsache, wir machen es gemeinsam. Hab ich dein Interesse geweckt? Dann meld dich schnell. Pfotige Grüße, dein Zed Gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt, kastriert

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Furth

Shelter

Cats & Dogs in Not

Living with Zed

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Zed

What life with Zed looks like

Zed is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Cats & Dogs in Not in Furth.

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. 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 Zed, answered.

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