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Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 4 years

Our dear Nala differentiates clearly: People are great – Dogs…not so much. While she welcomes us two-leggeds into her life, loves cuddles and company, she keeps her own species at arm's length. She often shows this with teeth and a lot of noise. If a calm and consistent hand holds the other end of the leash, however, she will also explain that you don't always have to declare war the moment another four-legged friend comes into sight. As a Labrador, Nala is easily motivated with treats. Unfortunately, fate played a trick on her and she needs special food, otherwise she gets ear problems – although it's not quite as tasty, it is still gratefully accepted. For Nala, we wish for a home where she can be a solo princess. Children should already know how to interact with dogs and should not be left unsupervised with Nala.

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Unsere liebe Nala differenziert deutlich: Menschen sind toll – Hunde…eher nicht so. Während sie uns Zweibeiner gern in ihr Leben lässt, Kuscheleinheiten und Gesellschaft liebt,so will sie von ihrer eigenen Art am besten so viel Abstand wie möglich. Das zeigt sie auch gern mit Zähnen und viel Lärm. Hält eine ruhige und konsequente Hand das andere Ende der Leine, dann lässt sie sich allerdings auch erklären, dass man nicht jedes Mal Krieg ausrufen muss, sobald ein anderer Vierbeiner in Sicht kommt. Als Labrador ist Nala gut über Leckerchen zu motivieren. Leider hat das Schicksal ihr einen Streich gespielt und sie braucht Allergiefutter, sonst bekommt sie Probleme mit den Ohren – das ist zwar nicht ganz so lecker, wird aber trotzdem dankend angenommen. Für Nala wünschen wir uns also ein Zuhause, in dem sie Einzelprinzessin sein darf. Kinder sollten den Kontakt zu Hunden bereits kennen und nicht unbeaufsichtigt mit Nala allein gelassen werden.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen
Shelter
Tierheim Gelsenkirchen
Living with Nala
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Nala home

What you'll need for Nala 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 Nala

What life with Nala looks like

Nala is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nala, answered.

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