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Nala

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

Our dear and sweet Nala is sometimes a bit unsure at first when meeting people. However, she quickly gains trust and then becomes very friendly. Nala gets along well with other dogs; she previously lived with several dogs and cats in the same household. Nala has lenticular sclerosis and early cataracts in both eyes. Currently, she can still see well, but we think she will eventually go blind (a visit to the specialist is planned to provide better prognoses). We believe it would be better for Nala if she could orient herself with another dog, so we prefer to place her with another dog. Nala is also familiar with living with cats in the same household. Best placed with a resident dog (second-dog home).

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Unsere liebe und süsse Nala ist anfangs manchmal etwas unsicher bei Begegnungen mit Menschen. Sie vertraut aber schnell und ist dann sehr freundlich. Nala kommt gut mit anderen Hunden aus, sie lebte vorher mit mehreren Hunden und auch Katzen im selben Haushalt. Nala hat eine Linsensklerose und ein beginnender grauen Star in beiden Augen. Aktuell sieht sie noch gut, aber wir denken, dass sie früher oder später erblinden wird (aktuell steht noch einen Besuch bei der Spezialistin an, um bessere Prognosen geben zu können). Wir denken, dass es für Nala besser wäre, wenn sie sich an einem Zweithund orientieren kann, deshalb vermitteln wir sie vorzugsweise zu einem anderen Hund. Nala kennt ausserdem das Zusammenleben mit Katzen im selben Haushalt.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Tierheim Linth
Living with Nala
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Linth · SwitzerlandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

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
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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

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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 Linth in Switzerland.

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 Linth 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 Linth 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 Linth 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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