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Leni

Female · Adult · 6 years

Leni came to us too thin and matted from poor care, but fortunately this didn't affect her friendly nature. She is a playful dog who would also get along with children over school age. She probably gets along with other dogs and can be left alone after acclimation. Leni is very people-oriented and looks forward to having a caregiver. Who will give her a home?

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Leni ist aus schlechter Haltung viel zu dünn und verfilzt zu uns gekommen. Das hat ihrer freundlichen Art aber zum Glück keinen Abbruch getan. Sie ist eine lustige Hündin, die auch mit Kindern ab dem Schulalter klar kommen würde. Mit anderen Hunden kommt sie vermutlich klar und kann nach Eingewöhnung auch mal alleine bleiben. Leni ist sehr menschenbezogen und freut sich über eine Bezugsperson. Wer gibt ihr ein Zuhause?

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Nuremberg
Shelter
Tierheim Nürnberg
Living with Leni
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Nürnberg · Nuremberg
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Leni home

What you'll need for Leni 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

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    €20–35

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About Leni

What life with Leni looks like

Leni is a adult dog waiting at Tierheim Nürnberg in Nuremberg.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Nuremberg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Leni, answered.

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