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Nala

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Nala is a cheerful, very lively, intelligent, and beautiful dog. Nala loves to learn and has been involved in dog sports for four years. There, she successfully passed the Companion Dog/Traffic Skills exam (BH-VT) and obeys commands accordingly. Nala enjoys being active and loves long walks and hikes. She’s also a real water enthusiast—no fountain is safe from her, and whenever possible, she’ll try to take a dip! Outdoors, she’s friendly toward other dogs and people and loves to play. When she knows someone, she greets them enthusiastically and effusively indoors. She has endless energy. In the evening, she likes to snuggle up with her loved ones and adores being petted. In her previous home, Nala displayed strong territorial behavior. She fiercely defends the house or garden against strangers and barks at them. She also guards anything she considers her food. Nala needs a calm home with a person or family—including children aged 16 and older—who have experience with dogs and plenty of time to provide her with adequate physical and mental stimulation. She requires consistent training and leadership, clear boundaries, but also affection. If you’re looking for a lovable companion full of energy, you’ve found just the right one in Nala.

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Nala ist eine fröhliche, sehr lebhafte, kluge und wunderschöne Hündin. Nala lernt gerne und war vier Jahre lang aktiv im Hundesport. Sie hat die Prüfung Begleithund/Verkehrstechnik (BH-VT) bestanden und verfügt dementsprechend über einen guten Gehorsam. Sie ist gerne aktiv und liebt lange Spaziergänge und Wanderungen. Ausserdem ist sie eine richtige Wasserratte – kein Brunnen ist vor ihr sicher und wenn möglich, wird darin auch gleich gebadet! Auch unterwegs zeigt sich Nala gerne von ihrer offenen Seite. Gegenüber anderen Hunden und Menschen ist sie freundlich und spielt gerne. Personen, die sie kennt, werden im Haus stürmisch und überschwänglich begrüsst. Trotz ihrer lebhaften Art geniesst sie aber auch die ruhigen Momente: Am Abend liegt sie gerne bei ihren Liebsten und lässt sich ausgiebig streicheln. Neben all ihren liebenswerten Eigenschaften bringt Nala auch einige Herausforderungen mit, die in ihrem neuen Zuhause berücksichtigt werden müssen. In ihrem letzten Zuhause zeigte sie ein ausgeprägtes Revierverhalten. Das Haus oder der Garten wird Fremden gegenüber vehement verteidigt und verbellt. Auch alles, was sie als ihr Futter betrachtet, wird verteidigt. Für Nala suchen wir deshalb ein ruhiges Zuhause bei einer Einzelperson oder einer Familie mit Kindern ab 16 Jahren, die Hundeerfahrung mitbringt und ausreichend Zeit hat, sie sowohl körperlich als auch mental auszulasten. Nala braucht eine konsequente Erziehung, klare und verlässliche Grenzen sowie eine sichere und ruhige Führung. Gleichzeitig sollte ihr neues Zuhause ihre aktive und lebensfrohe Art zu schätzen wissen und ihr die Beschäftigung bieten, die sie braucht. Wer eine liebenswerte, aktive Begleiterin mit viel Energie sucht, könnte in Nala die passende Hündin finden.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇨🇭Basel
Shelter
Tierheim beider Basel
Living with Nala
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim beider Basel · BaselLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 months 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 medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim beider Basel in Basel.

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 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.

Basel, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

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 beider Basel 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 beider Basel 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 beider Basel 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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