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Nala

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Nala – small Podenca with a big heart is looking for her home Nala, born in April 2020, is an approximately 43 cm tall and 11 kg light Podenca-female dog, whose story is deeply moving. For years, she was used by a hunter as nothing more than a breeding machine. Shackled to a heavy chain, without protection or freedom, she had to give birth to litter after litter – puppies that served only the purpose of profit. When she was finally energetic and exhausted, she was simply discarded – still with the chain around her neck. But Nala did not give up. Despite her past, she saved herself by crawling across a busy street and eventually found refuge at a country house. There, she was discovered by a young man who carefully helped her reach a safe area, until she was taken over by animal welfare officers and brought to safety. What she left behind is hard to put into words – and yet, every day Nala shows anew that she has preserved her joy in life. She is an incredibly loving, people-oriented, and open female dog, seeking closeness, giving trust, and greatly enjoying affection. She is also friendly and social with other dogs. Despite everything she has experienced, Nala remains playful, gentle, and surprisingly cheerful. She is just beginning to learn that life can also be beautiful.

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Nala – kleine Podenca mit großem Herzen sucht ihr Zuhause Nala, geboren im April 2020, ist eine etwa 43 cm große und 11 kg leichte Podenca-Hündin, deren Geschichte tief berührt. Jahrelang wurde sie von ihrem Jäger als reine Gebärmaschine missbraucht. An einer schweren Kette gehalten, ohne Schutz und ohne Freiheit, musste sie Wurf um Wurf zur Welt bringen – Welpen, die einzig dem Zweck des Profits dienten. Als sie schließlich ausgezehrt und erschöpft war, wurde sie einfach entsorgt – noch immer mit der Kette um den Hals. Doch Nala hat nicht aufgegeben. Trotz ihrer Vergangenheit hat sie sich selbst gerettet, indem sie sich über eine viel befahrene Straße schleppte und schließlich Zuflucht bei einem Landhaus fand. Dort wurde sie von einem jungen Mann entdeckt, der ihr vorsichtig half, in einen sicheren Bereich zu gelangen, bis sie von Tierschützerinnen übernommen und in Sicherheit gebracht werden konnte. Was sie hinter sich lässt, ist kaum in Worte zu fassen – und doch zeigt Nala jeden Tag aufs Neue, dass sie sich ihre Lebensfreude bewahrt hat. Sie ist eine unglaublich liebe, menschenbezogene und offene Hündin, die Nähe sucht, Vertrauen schenkt und sich sehr über Zuwendung freut. Auch im Umgang mit anderen Hunden zeigt sie sich freundlich und sozial. Trotz allem, was sie erlebt hat, ist Nala verspielt, sanft und erstaunlich fröhlich geblieben. Sie beginnt gerade erst, zu lernen, dass das Leben auch schön sein kann.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
Living with Nala
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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 a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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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. Tierschutzverein Europa 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 — Tierschutzverein Europa 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 Tierschutzverein Europa 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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