Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Nara

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Nala is a 2.5-year-old female mixed breed (unknown) who is active and energetic. She has a microchip and is not spayed. Most grooming is a bit of shedding that can be easily brushed off. She has a high energy level. Best for Nala would be to get a job like tracking or similar. She loves to use her nose and is very teachable. Nala loves to be outdoors. Whatever happens outdoors, she is just happy to be with. She can go on all walks and be out as long as she stays warm. She is generally good at walking on a leash, but can become very eager when she sees other dogs. This leads to pulling and is something that needs to be trained. This is just because she wants to greet and as soon as she has greeted, she calms down. She currently lives in a busy household with another dog, a baby, and small children. Her family does not have time for her and wants to find her a home that has time, energy, and the resources to give Nala everything she wants. Nala gets along very well with everything from baby and up. She finds peace in the home when she has come in and is not stressed by crying, throwing, and loud noises in general. She loves to play and is much with the children under supervision. She also likes to have another dog around her, but as long as she gets her energy needs met, both physically and mentally, a second dog is not a requirement. She has never been in a house with cats so she should not live with cats as we do not know the reaction. She may have small animal instinct without this being discovered. She appears to be of a retriever type. The family says she does very well at home alone, they have taught her to be in a crate. Nala wants a family that has a lot of time and resources for her. Someone who will take her on everything, especially wants to find a new hobby with her like tracking or something else to use her head. She has a lot of love to give as long as she gets the same back. Nala is also in her teenage years and needs someone to set boundaries and a trainer to show her how to calm down. If you are interested in Nala or have any more questions, you can contact the dog group at the Tromsø Animal Shelter.

NO·Show original

Hun | 2,5 år | Passer med baby og barn | Passer med andre hunder Dette er Nara. Hun er en 2,5 år gammel tispe blanding (ukjent). Hun er en aktiv og energisk hund. Hun har mikrochip og er ikke sterilisert. Meste av pelsstell er litt røyting som lett kan børstes av. Hun har et høyt energinivå. Best for Nara hadde vært å få seg en jobb som å finne spor eller lignende. Hun elsker å bruke nesen sin og er veldig lærer villig. Nara elsker å være ute. Uansett hva som skjer ute så er hun bare glad for å være med. Hun kan være med på alle turer og være ute så lenge hun holder seg varm. Hun er generelt flink til å gå pent i bånd, men kan bli veldig ivrig når hun ser andre hunder. Dette fører til dreging og er noe som må trenes på. Dette er bare fordi hun ønsker å hilse på og så snart hun har fått hilst så roer hun seg. Hun lever for øyeblikket i en travel husholdning med en annen hund, baby og små barn. Familien hennes har ikke tid til henne og ønsker å finne henne et hjem som har tid, energi og overskuddet til å gi Nara alt hun ønsker seg. Nara klarer seg veldig bra med alt fra baby og oppover. Hun finner roen i hjemmet når hun har kommet inn og blir ikke stresset over gråting, kasting og høye lyder generelt. Hun elsker å leke og er mye samme med barna under oppsyn. Hun liker også å ha en annen hund rundt seg, men så lenge hun får dekt hennes energi behov, både fysisk og psykisk så er ikke en annen hund et krav. Hun har aldri vært i hus med katter så hun burde nok ikke bo med katter da vi ikke vet reaksjon. Hun kan ha smådyrsinstinkt uten at dette er oppdaget. Hun ser ut til å være av en retriever type. Familien sier at hun gjør det veldig bra hjemme alene, de har lært henne til å være i bur. Nala ønsker seg en familie som har masse tid og overskudd til henne. Noen som vil ta henne med på alt, aller helst vil finne på en ny hobby med henne som spor eller annet for å bruke hode hennes. Hun har masse kjærlighet til å gi så lenge hun får det samme tilbake. Nara er også i sine tenårene og trenger noen til å sette grenser og en trener til å vise henne hvordan å roe seg ned. Er du interessert i Nara eller har noen flere spørsmål, så kan du kontakte med hundegruppa i dyrebeskyttelsen Tromsø på Før man går til anskaffelse av et dyr, er det viktig å tenke seg nøye om. Uansett art, følger det store forpliktelser! Før man går til anskaffelse av et dyr, er det viktig å tenke seg nøye om. Uansett art, følger det store forpliktelser! Før man går til anskaffelse av et dyr, er det viktig å tenke seg nøye om. Uansett art, følger det store forpliktelser! Før man går til anskaffelse av et dyr, er det viktig å tenke seg nøye om. Uansett art, følger det store forpliktelser!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇳🇴Tromsø
Shelter
Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Tromsø
Living with Nara
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Tromsø · TromsøLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Nara home

What you'll need for Nara 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Nara

What life with Nara looks like

Nara is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Tromsø in Tromsø.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇳🇴Adopting from Norway

Norwegian rescues require thorough background checks. Animals leave with a Nordic pet passport and full vetting. Norway is outside the EU so import rules differ slightly — TRACES applies.

Tromsø, Norway — browse more dogs in Norway.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nara, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nara?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Tromsø handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nara on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nara if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Tromsø 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 Nara 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 Nara 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 Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Tromsø early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nara 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 (NO). 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.
You might also like

More Mixed Breed pets

Fuji,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Refugio FALG e.V.

Fuji

Mixed Breed · small

Unknown
Presley,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Refugio FALG e.V.

Presley

Mixed Breed · small

Unknown
Mochi,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Refugio FALG e.V.

Mochi

Mixed Breed · small

Unknown

More from Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Tromsø

Suus, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Tromsø, Tromsø

Suus

Mixed Breed

8 yearsMale
Kaninfrøken Solegg, hvit female 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Tromsø, Tromsø

Kaninfrøken Solegg

Mixed Breed · large

6 yearsFemale
Rotteguttene Prometheus, male young Mixed Breed for adoption at Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Tromsø, Tromsø

Rotteguttene Prometheus

Mixed Breed · large

1 yearMale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Nina, female Mixed Breed for adoption at 4Ever Home, Oslo (national)

Nina

Mixed Breed · medium

Female
Maud, female 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Nord-Trondelag, Steinkjer

Maud

Mixed Breed · small

3 yearsFemale
Wilma søker ny flokk,  4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Solplassen Hund, Vinterbro

Wilma søker ny flokk

Mixed Breed · large

4 yearsUnknown
Kan du hjelpe Lotta,  5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Solplassen Hund, Vinterbro

Kan du hjelpe Lotta

Mixed Breed

5 yearsUnknown
Uatskillelige venner søker hjem sammen, female 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo, Oslo

Uatskillelige venner søker hjem sammen

Mixed Breed

5 yearsFemale
Picasso,  4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at FOD, Oslo

Picasso

Mixed Breed · large

4 yearsUnknown

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →