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Golden Retriever · Female · Adult · 7 years

Nala was allowed to leave the animal shelter in Spain to travel to a temporary basket on a foster home in Germany. Upon arrival, Nala shows herself as generally easygoing and lively dog soul. The nice female dog shows no fears and explores her new world courageously. Nala is housebroken and walks well on a leash. During horseback rides, Nala accompanies them obediently. The affectionate dog meets other dogs with playful and light dominance. As soon as Nala was able to meet the dogs, she behaves completely problem-free towards them. A small weakness in her behavior becomes apparent when Nala has to wait somewhere for her people (e.g. in the car). Then she barks a lot and is not to be ignored. Here, her future people will have to continue practicing leaving Nala alone and staying back with her. The female dog loves children, cats and her dog toys. Nala is positive for Leishmaniosis and regular check-ups with the veterinarian must be planned. She also needs regular medication and special food. In addition, Nala suffers from a degenerative hip. According to the diagnosis by the treating veterinarian, an operation is not advisable. Now we are looking for a loving and permanent home for Nala. The female dog wishes wonderful people by her side who will support and accompany her positively in all further developmental steps. Nala has captured your heart and there is a free basket waiting for its conquest, then we look forward to your inquiry. Adopting a rescue dog always means taking on a special responsibility and can also become a challenge. The dogs bring along a backpack of past experiences or situations they haven't learned yet and need time to adjust to their new life.

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Nala durfte das Tierheim in Spanien verlassen, um in ein Übergangskörbchen auf einer Pflegestelle in Deutschland zu reisen. Dort angekommen zeigt sich Nala grundsätzlich als eine unkomplizierte und lebendige Hundeseele. Die tolle Hündin zeigt keinerlei Ängste und erkundet ihre neue Lebenswelt unerschrocken. Nala ist stubenrein und läuft prima an der Leine. Bei den Pferdeausritten begleitet Nala diese brav. Die liebe Hündin begegnet anderen Hunden mit einer übermütigen und leichten Dominanz. Sobald Nala die Hunde kennenlernen durfte, verhält sie sich ihnen gegenüber völlig unproblematisch. Eine kleine Schwachstelle im Verhalten zeigt sich, wenn Nala irgendwo auf ihre Menschen warten muss (z. B. im Auto). Dann bellt sie viel und ist dabei nicht zu überhören. Hier werden ihre zukünftigen Menschen das Zurück- und Alleine bleiben mit Nala weiter üben müssen. Die Hündin liebt Kinder, Katzen und ihr Hundespielzeug. Nala ist Leishmaniose positiv und regelmäßige Kontrollbesuche beim Tierarzt müssen mit eingeplant werden. Sie benötigt auch regelmäßig Medikamente und ein spezielles Futter. Zudem leidet Nala an einer degenerierten Hüfte. Nach Befundung durch den behandelnden Tierarzt ist eine OP nicht ratsam. Für Nala suchen wir nun nach einem liebevollen und endgültigen Zuhause. Die Hündin wünscht sich tolle Menschen an ihrer Seite, die sie in allen weiteren Entwicklungsschritten positiv begleiten und unterstützen werden. Nala hat Ihr Herz angelacht und bei Ihnen wartet ein freies Körbchen auf seine Eroberung, dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Anfrage. Die Adoption eines Tierschutzhundes bedeutet immer die Übernahme einer besonderen Verantwortung und kann auch zu einer Herausforderung werden. Die Hunde bringen einen Rucksack mit vergangenen Erlebnissen oder ungelernten Situationen mit und benötigen Zeit zur Eingewöhnung in ihr neues Leben.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Nala
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Golden Retriever

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Nala home

What you'll need for Nala 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 Nala

What life with Nala looks like

Nala is a adult golden retriever dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

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. SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. 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 — SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. 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 SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. 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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