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Nala

Mixed Breed · Female

Nala came to us in mid-September. She was kept on a business premises, so she has experienced little and, unfortunately, has had hardly any training. She is a sweet female dog, but in the first moment she cannot control her emotions; jumping up excitedly is one of her negative traits. Nala absolutely needs training, which makes some prior knowledge on the part of future owners indispensable. However, with this proud breed, strictness and harshness do not work; they need calm, consistent, and fair leadership based on mutual trust. By nature, Akitas are strong-willed, active dogs that need a lot of activity with their people. We therefore cannot imagine Nala living on the couch. Nala had entropion in her right eye, which has now been corrected surgically. Once she has healed successfully, little of it will be visible later. Keeping her in an apartment is possible, provided she gets sufficient exercise. An ideal setting is a house with a well-fenced property. However, it should be noted that Nala is an excellent climber and can therefore easily get over a fence without climbing protection.

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Nala kam Mitte September zu uns. Sie wurde auf einem Betriebsgelände gehalten und hat daher wenig erlebt und leider kaum Erziehung genossen. Sie ist eine liebe Hündin, die allerdings im ersten Moment ihre Gefühle nicht unter Kontrolle hat, aufgeregtes Anspringen ist eine der negativen Eigenschaften. Nala benötigt unbedingt Erziehung, was eine gewissen Vorkenntnis der zukünftigen Halter unabdingbar macht. Allerdings funktionieren bei dieser stolzen Rasse Strenge und Härte nicht, sie benötigen eine ruhige, konsequente und faire Führung, basierend auf gegenseitigem Vertrauen. Von Natur aus sind Akita willensstarke, bewegungsfreudige Hunde, die viel Unternehmung mit ihren Menschen benötigen. Ein Leben auf der Couch können wir uns daher bei Nala nicht vorstellen. Nala hatte am rechten Auge ein Entropikum, was nun operativ geändert werden konnte. Nach erfolgreicher Heilung wird später davon nicht mehr viel zu sehen sein. Eine Haltung in der Wohnung ist möglich, sofern sie ausreichend Auslauf bekommt. Ideal ist ein Haus mit gut eingezäuntem Grundstück. Hier muss man allerdings wissen, dass Nala ausgezeichnet klettern kann und daher ein Zaun ohne Kletterschutz mühelos überwunden werden kann.

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🇩🇪Potsdam
Shelter
Tierheim Potsdam
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Listed 2 weeks 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
  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 an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Potsdam in Potsdam.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Potsdam, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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 Potsdam 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 Potsdam 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Potsdam 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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