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Nani

Belgian Malinois · Male · Adult · 5 years

Nani needs mentally stable people to show him that the world and its environment do not intend him any harm. His people should also be aware that due to his insecurity, he can also bite. That’s why he was given to us. He wears his muzzle like a pro, which not only secures him but also all strangers who venture too close into his sphere of influence. We still need to test his compatibility with other animals. Nani is absolutely not suitable for children! Therefore, there should be no children in his new home or family!

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Nani braucht mental stabile Menschen, die ihm zeigen, dass die Welt und Umwelt ihm nichts Böses möchte. Ebenfalls sollten seine Menschen sich im klaren sein, dass er aufgrund seiner Unsicherheit auch schnappen kann.Deshalb ist er bei uns abgegeben worden. Er trägt seinen Maulkorb wie ein Profi, dieser sichert nicht nur ihn sondern auch alle Fremden, die zu nah in seinen Wirkungskreis eindringen. Seine Verträglichkeit mit Artgenossen müssen wir noch auf die Probe stellen. Nani ist für Kinder absolut nicht geeignet!Daher sollte es im neuen Zuhause und auch nicht in der Familie Kinder geben!

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen
Shelter
Tierheim Gelsenkirchen
Living with Nani
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Gelsenkirchen · GelsenkirchenLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Nani home

What you'll need for Nani 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
  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 Nani

What life with Nani looks like

Nani is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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 Nani, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nani?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Gelsenkirchen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nani on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nani if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Gelsenkirchen 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 Nani 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 Nani 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 Gelsenkirchen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nani 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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