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Nala

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Adult · 7 years

Nala is a sweet and affectionate female dog who is friendly toward people, and she approaches strangers openly and relaxed. She enjoys cuddling with her trusted caregivers and is very attached to them. Handling such as visits to the vet, ear cleaning, or eye drops, she tolerates without any problems and shows no unusual behavior here either. Nala came to the shelter together with MJ; both were seized by the public order office after a biting incident with another dog and classified as dangerous. The females get along well with each other and, depending on how they take to each other, are also compatible with other dogs. On the leash, she still needs some training; depending on the situation, she may occasionally bark and lunge, but she can be interrupted easily. We are looking for a home for her without cats or small animals (due to her hunting drive). She can move into a household with children aged about 10 and older. Due to the official classification as a dangerous dog, Nala is subject to the leash and muzzle requirement in public areas. Her new owners must complete the expert knowledge certification and fulfill further official requirements. We are happy to provide advice on this and can connect you with suitably qualified trainers to prepare for the temperament test. Nala is active for her age and loves to exercise, but unfortunately this is currently not possible, as she urgently needs new hip joints on both sides due to inherited hip dysplasia. From the start, Nala has been receiving physiotherapy and various medications with us, but unfortunately her gait has deteriorated to the point that only surgery will bring relief. Her hip keeps dislocating, and the sciatic nerve is also affected. Without the operation, she will eventually become immobile.

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Nala ist eine liebe und zutrauliche Hündin Menschen gegenüber, auch auf fremde Personen geht sie offen und entspannt zu. Mit ihren Bezugspersonen schmust sie gerne und vertraut ihnen sehr. Manipulationen wie beim Tierarzt, Ohren säubern oder Augentropfen lässt sie problemlos über sich ergehen und zeigt auch hier keine Auffälligkeiten. Nala kam zusammen mit MJ ins Tierheim, bei wurde im Rahmen eines Beißvorfalls mit einem anderen Hund vom Ordnungsamt sichergestellt und als gefährlich eingestuft. Die Hündinnen sind untereinander verträglich und auch – je nach Sympathie – mit anderen Hunden kompatibel. An der Leine muss man mit ihr noch etwas trainieren, je nach Situation kann sie hier auch mal pöbeln, lässt sich aber gut unterbrechen.Wir suchen für sie ein Zuhause ohne Katzen und Kleintiere (aufgrund jagdlichem Interesse). Sie kann in einen Haushalt mit Kindern ab ca. 10 Jahren ziehen. Aufgrund der amtlichen Einstufung als gefährlicher Hund unterliegt Nala dem Leinen- und Maulkorbzwang auf öffentlichen Gelände. Ihre neuen Halter müssen den Sachkundenachweis absolvieren und weitere amtliche Auflagen erfüllen. Wir beraten hierzu gerne und vermitteln an fachlich geeignete Trainer zur Vorbereitung auf den Wesenstest. Nala ist altersgerecht aktiv und powert sich gerne aus, leider ist das aktuell nicht möglich, da sie aufgrund einer vererbten Hüftgelenkdysplasie dringend beidseitig neue Hüftgelenke benötigt. Nala wird bei uns von Beginn an mit Physiotherapie und diversen Medikamenten behandelt, doch leider hat sich ihr Gangbild derart verschlechtert, dass nur noch eine Operation Linderung bringen wird. Die Hüfte springt immer wieder raus und auch der Ischiasnerv wird in Mitleidenschaft gezogen. Ohne die Operation wird sie langfristig bewegungsunfähig.

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Saarbrücken
Shelter
Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken
Living with Nala
  • ✕Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken · SaarbrückenLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier →

Listed 1 month ago

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
    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 an adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken in Saarbrücken.

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.

Saarbrücken, 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. Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken 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 — Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken 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 Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken 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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