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Zed

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 8 years

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
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Cats & Dogs in Not · FurthLearn about German Shepherd

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Bringing Zed home

What you'll need for Zed in week one.

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  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 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. 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 Zed, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zed?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this 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?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Cats & Dogs in Not 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 Zed 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 Zed 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 Cats & Dogs in Not 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.
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