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Nala

German Shepherd · Female · Young · 1 year

✨ This girl is now in the care of the Hub, and we're working hard to find her forever home 🫶🏽 𝑵𝒂𝒍𝒂 🩷 🐾 ✔️ 19 month old German Shepherd cross ✔️ Basic training, good re-call & following commands ✔️ Goofy, fun personality ✔️ Can be reactive with some dogs ✔️ Preferably dog only home ❌ No young kids - Teenagers, dog savvy only as she's a big strong girl ❌ Not cat tested Nala is a sweet, affectionate girl who just wants to be by your side. She's happiest with a job to do and a bit of room to stretch her legs, and in return she gives back total loyalty & an unbreakable bond 🩷 She's eager to please and loves nothing more than spending time with her favourite humans. A few things to keep in mind: 🐾 Enjoys an active routine — a bit of exercise and mental stimulation keeps her happy & settled 📚 Training is important — Nala is intelligent & eager, but she needs structure and consistency 🐕 Breed experience is strongly recommended If you're looking for a devoted companion to share your days with, Nala is the girl for you 🩷🐾

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇮🇪Ireland

Shelter

Dublin Dog Hub

Living with Nala

✕Good with kids

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About Nala

What life with Nala looks like

Nala is a large young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Dublin Dog Hub in Ireland.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇪Adopting from Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

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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. Dublin Dog Hub 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 — Dublin Dog Hub 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Dublin Dog Hub 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.