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Diego

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Diego, an 11-year-old neutered English Setter mix, is urgently looking for a new home. He is vaccinated, microchipped, and gets along well with children and other dogs. He loves cuddles and adores scent games as well as shared activities. Diego deserves a loving, permanent home where he can finally feel truly at home. Who will give him the chance for a wonderful life? ❤️

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Diego, ein 11-jähriger kastrierter English-Setter-Mischling, sucht dringend ein neues Zuhause.Er ist geimpft, gechippt, kinder- und hundeverträglich, verschmust und liebt Suchspiele sowie gemeinsame Aktivitäten.Diego verdient ein liebevolles, dauerhaftes Zuhause, wo er endlich ankommen darf.Wer schenkt ihm die Chance auf ein schönes Leben? ❤️

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Nettersheim
Shelter
Welpenwaisenhaus NRW e.V.
Living with Diego
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Welpenwaisenhaus NRW e.V. · NettersheimLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Nettersheim →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Diego home

What you'll need for Diego 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 Diego

What life with Diego looks like

Diego is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Welpenwaisenhaus NRW e.V. in Nettersheim.

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.

🇩🇪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.

Nettersheim, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Diego, answered.

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