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Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

NALA originally came from Romania and arrived in Switzerland as a young female dog. She was born in October 2016, is neutered, and is in good health. For many years, NALA lived with an older lady who had given her a home. After the lady's passing, she lost her familiar surroundings and now waits at the animal shelter for a second chance. Currently, she lives at the shelter with the male dog Pablo and shows herself to be quiet and unobtrusive around her trusted people. NALA is a loyal and sensitive female dog that bonds closely with her people. Once she has developed trust, she can be clingy, cuddly, and thoroughly enjoys the company. At home, she is a pleasant companion: quiet, balanced, and relaxed. She also knows how to be alone. Outdoors, however, NALA is vigilant and quickly attuned to her environment. She observes attentively, reacts to stimuli, and also shows hunting interest. In the past, she was therefore secured—on a leash, on a slip lead, and with a muzzle. NALA approaches strangers with skepticism. When unknown people approach outdoors, she can react clearly. Even in the household environment, she requires good management: if visitors come into the house and the situation is not appropriately controlled, it could be that NALA advances. This has been resolved primarily through preemptive management rather than targeted training. Accordingly, she needs people who can take responsibility and provide her with security. For NALA, we wish for a quiet, stable home with a single person or a couple without children. A day-to-day life with little chaos, clear structures, and as constant trusted people as possible would greatly help her to orient herself and develop trust. NALA seeks dog-experienced people who are willing to guide her patiently and confidently. People who can see her finer qualities but also take her responsibility seriously. Handling a muzzle should be second nature to her. Whoever gives NALA this chance will receive a loyal companion who will become a quiet and pleasant companion with the right people.

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Nala stammt ursprünglich aus Rumänien und kam bereits als junge Hündin in die Schweiz. Sie wurde im Oktober 2016 geboren, ist kastriert und gesundheitlich in gutem Zustand. Viele Jahre durfte Nala bei einer älteren Dame leben, die ihr ein Zuhause gegeben hat. Nach deren Tod hat sie nun ihr vertrautes Umfeld verloren und wartet im Tierheim auf eine zweite Chance. Dort lebt sie aktuell mit dem Rüden Pablo zusammen und zeigt sich gegenüber ihren Bezugspersonen ruhig und unauffällig. Nala ist eine loyale und sensible Hündin, die sich eng an ihre Menschen bindet. Hat sie einmal Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt sie sich sehr anhänglich, verschmust und geniesst die Nähe in vollen Zügen. Im Zuhause ist sie eine angenehme Begleiterin: ruhig, ausgeglichen und entspannt. Auch das Alleinbleiben kennt sie. Draussen hingegen ist Nala wachsam und schnell von ihrer Umgebung eingenommen. Sie beobachtet aufmerksam, reagiert auf Reize und bringt auch jagdliches Interesse mit. In der Vergangenheit wurde sie daher gesichert – an der Leine, Schleppleine und mit Maulkorb – geführt. Fremden Menschen begegnet Nala mit Skepsis. Wenn sich draussen unbekannte Personen nähern, kann sie deutlich reagieren. Auch im häuslichen Umfeld benötigt sie ein gutes Management: Kommen Besucher ins Haus und wird die Situation nicht entsprechend gesteuert, kann es sein, dass Nala nach vorne geht. Bisher wurde dies vor allem durch vorausschauendes Management gelöst, weniger durch gezieltes Training. Entsprechend braucht sie Menschen, die hier Verantwortung übernehmen und ihr Sicherheit geben. Für Nala wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges, stabiles Zuhause bei einer Einzelperson oder einem Paar ohne Kinder. Ein Alltag mit wenig Trubel, klaren Strukturen und möglichst konstanten Bezugspersonen würde ihr sehr helfen, sich zu orientieren und Vertrauen zu fassen. Nala sucht hundeerfahrene Menschen, die bereit sind, sie geduldig und souverän zu begleiten. Menschen, die ihre feinen Seiten sehen, aber auch ihre Verantwortung ernst nehmen. Der Umgang mit einem Maulkorb sollte für sie selbstverständlich sein. Wer Nala diese Chance gibt, bekommt eine loyale Begleiterin, die bei den richtigen Menschen zur ruhigen und angenehmen Gefährtin wird.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
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Shelter
Tierheim Stolzboden
Living with NALA
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Bringing NALA home

What you'll need for NALA in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
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    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
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    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 mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Stolzboden.

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 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. Tierheim Stolzboden 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 Stolzboden 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 Stolzboden 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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