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Lou

Female · Adult · 4 years

Lou was simply abandoned by her owners. At first, the dog is very fearful and reserved, but once she’s settled in, she can be cheerful and playful. You just need to give her some time. Lou is probably already house-trained and, after adjusting to her new environment, can stay alone for 3 to 4 hours. With other dogs, it all depends on whether there’s mutual compatibility. She also gets along well with older children—or with children who know when a dog needs peace and quiet. Who will give our Lou security and a loving home?

DE·Show original

Lou wurde von ihren Besitzern einfach zurückgelassen. Die Hündin ist anfangs sehr ängstlich und zurückhaltend, nach Eingewöhnung kann sie aber lustig und verspielt sein. Man muss ihr einfach etwas Zeit geben. Lou ist vermutlich stubenrein und kann nach Eingewöhnung 3 bis 4 Stunden alleine bleiben. Bei anderen Hunden entscheidet die Sympathie. Mit größeren Kindern bzw. Kindern die wissen wann ein Hund Ruhe möchte, sind auch kein Problem. Wer gibt unserer Lou Sicherheit und ein Zuhause?

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Nuremberg
Shelter
Tierheim Nürnberg
Living with Lou
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Nürnberg · Nuremberg

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lou home

What you'll need for Lou in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Lou

What life with Lou looks like

Lou 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 Lou, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lou?
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 Lou on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lou 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 Lou 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 Lou 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 Lou 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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