How do I contact the shelter about Zorba?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Stuttgart handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zorba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Zorba if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Stuttgart 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 Zorba 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 Zorba 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 Stuttgart early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zorba 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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Zorba

Doberman · Male · Adult · 4 years

over: 🍀 Other dogs: yes, gladly as a second dog Other animals: unknown Children: no Dog experience: dog experience required Issues: unsure, but can be worked out Specials: neutered (not allowed to travel to all countries) I am the loving Zorba. Maybe you already know me. I was at the animal shelter two years ago. Unfortunately, my family was overwhelmed with me and I had to return to the animal shelter. Character-wise, I am a very loving, very active dog. Now, let me talk about my issues. I am a very insecure dog who needs people who can set rules and boundaries for me, otherwise I will take everything for granted and control you humans. Bed spaces are especially monitored by me, and if someone dares to touch my spot, I will get angry. We really need to work on that, but I am not stupid and I also want to learn and finally give up control. Sometimes I can be quite fierce and bite you. We really need to work on that. Here, I have also learned a lot and let my caretakers do a lot for me. As a smart dog, working with me is also a lot of fun, say my caretakers. I get along very well with dogs and can move out as a sovereign dog. At my old family, I lived with a Chihuahua. This one, however, definitely had the upper hand at our place.

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Andere Hunde: ja, gerne als Zweithund Andere Tiere: unbekannt Kinder: nein Hundeerfahrung: Hundeerfahrung erforderlich Probleme: unsicher, geht dann auch vor Besonderheiten: kupiert (darf nicht in alle Länder einreisen) Ich bin der liebe Zorba. Vielleicht komme ich euch ja bekannt vor. Ich war vor 2 Jahren schon mal im Tierheim. Leider war meine Familie mit mir überfordert und ich musste wieder zurück ins Tierheim. Charakterlich bin ich ein sehr lieber, sehr aktiver Hund. So, jetzt komm ich zu meinen Problemen. Ich bin ein sehr unsicherer Hund der Menschen braucht, die mir Regeln und Grenzen geben, sonst reiße ich mir alles unter den Nagel und kontrolliere euch Menschen. Vor allem Liegeplätze werden von mir kontrolliert und wehe jemand geht an meine Decke, dann werde ich böse. Daran müssen wir wirklich arbeiten, aber ich bin nicht dumm und ich möchte ja auch lernen und endlich die Führung abgeben. Dabei kann ich auch wüst werden und nach euch beißen. Daran sollten wir echt arbeiten. Hier habe ich auch schon sehr viel gelernt und lasse mir von meinen Pflegern sehr viel gefallen. Da ich ein kluger Hund bin macht das Arbeiten mit mir auch sehr Spaß, sagen meine Pfleger. Mit Hunden bin ich sehr gut verträglich und darf gerne zu einem souveränen Hund ausziehen. Bei meiner alten Familie habe ich mit einem Chihuahuarüden zusammengelebt. Dieser hatte aber definitiv die Hosen bei uns zuhause an. Bei Interesse oder Fragen meldet euch einfach per Mail unter

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Stuttgart

Shelter

Tierheim Stuttgart

Living with Zorba

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Tierheim Stuttgart · Stuttgart Learn about Doberman →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Zorba home

What you'll need for Zorba in week one.

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About Zorba

What life with Zorba looks like

Zorba is a large adult doberman dog waiting at Tierheim Stuttgart in Stuttgart.

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.

Note from the shelter: Resource guarding issues with bedding and sleeping areas, requires consistent boundaries and training, cropped ears restrict travel to some countries

🇩🇪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.

Stuttgart, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zorba, answered.

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