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Nala

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 9 years

Lovely Nala is looking for a new home that has a garden to play in. She would prefer to live with another dog, preferably a male. Nala loves having company and has separation anxiety. Nala is very friendly with people, she loves attention. She can jump up a little but responds when told not to. She will want to play or lie down for belly rubs. On walks, she is generally not interested in other dogs as she prefers people. She wears a harness and is not walked off-lead as she has been spooked by fireworks and other loud noises in the past. Her recall is not good when this happens. Nala is still very energetic despite being 9 years old, but she would also be covered under our Old Dog Scheme due to her age.* Nala has separation anxiety and will bark repeatedly if left alone, but she is fine if she has another dog for company. She would do really well if she had an older, relaxed male dog to follow. Nala is nervous at the vets but responds well to reassurance by petting. She is okay at travelling by car. Nala is happy to be washed and brush. She has been to boarding kennels before with no issues. Nala is a very friendly, sweet girl. Nala loves human attention more than anything, she loves playing with a ball and being petted. She enjoys a good walk or play but is also happy to relax and snooze. *OLD DOG SCHEME: Dog Aid Scotland’s Old Dog Scheme covers dogs rehomed at 8 years old or above. This means that we will cover costs for veterinary care for the dog for the remainder of their life within reason. We do not cover costs for routine treatments such as vaccinations, worming and flea treatment. If the dog requires special dietary food we will contribute 50% of the cost. This will alleviate the worry of the financial implications taking an older dog into your home. Older dogs make great pets! Why not consider an older dog? Web Design by Technical Services Scotland. Need a website? Enquire Here

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Dog Aid Society of Scotland
Living with Nala
  • Vaccinated
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Dog Aid Society of Scotland · United KingdomLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 1 month ago

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
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    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 senior german shepherd dog waiting at Dog Aid Society of Scotland in United Kingdom.

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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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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. Dog Aid Society of Scotland 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 — Dog Aid Society of Scotland 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. 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 Dog Aid Society of Scotland 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 (EN). 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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