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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Nala was found alone on the streets of Romania – disoriented and on her own. Initially, she was still with her puppies, but just a few days later, she was suddenly on her own. Despite intensive searches, her babies could unfortunately no longer be found. Rodica took Nala into her shelter and provided her with at least temporary safety. However, Nala’s past has left its mark: her wounds suggest that she was likely kept on a chain for months or even years. Whether she managed to free herself or was abandoned when she gave birth to her puppies… no one knows. We are therefore urgently seeking a permanent home or a foster home that can temporarily take in Nala until she finds her forever home.

Read original (de)

Nala wurde allein auf den Strassen Rumäniens entdeckt – orientierungslos und auf sich gestellt. Zunächst sah man sie noch in Begleitung ihrer Welpen, doch nur wenige Tage später war sie plötzlich ganz alleine unterwegs. Trotz intensiver Suche konnten ihre Babys leider nicht mehr gefunden werden. Rodica nahm Nala in ihrem Shelter auf und gab ihr damit zumindest vorübergehend Sicherheit. Doch Nalas Vergangenheit hat Spuren hinterlassen: Anhand ihrer Wunden lässt sich erahnen, dass sie vermutlich über Monate oder sogar Jahre an einer Kette gehalten wurde. Ob sie sich selbst befreien konnte oder ausgesetzt wurde, als sie ihre Welpen zur Welt brachte…man weiss es nicht. Wir suchen daher dringend einen Endplatz oder eine Pflegestelle, die Nala vorübergehend aufnimmt, bis sie ihr für-immer-Zuhause gefunden hat.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇨🇭Glueckshunde
Shelter
Glückshunde Schweiz
Living with Nala
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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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 large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Glückshunde Schweiz in Glueckshunde.

An 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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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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. Glückshunde Schweiz 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 — Glückshunde Schweiz 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 Glückshunde Schweiz 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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