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Nela

Mixed Breed · Female

Living with leishmaniasis is always a challenge, but there are now many treatment options with leishmanicidal drugs such as Milteforan and especially the leishmanicidal drug Allopurinol. However, if this mean Mediterranean disease is simply ignored, it condemns the dog to a painful life and often to a slow death. Our little Nela already saw this coming when animal welfare workers from Arconatura discovered the sad female dog. Nela was weak and lying on a plot of land; neighbors said she had been alone there all along, and the owner no longer cared for her. Anyone who knows the typical symptoms of leishmaniasis doesn't need a blood test to know something is wrong with Nela. The concerned volunteers from Linares contacted the owner Nelas - and since he didn't care at all what happened to his female dog, they took the kind, eight-year-old girl to the animal shelter. During initial examinations, the veterinarian also confirmed that Nela was in the middle of a leishmaniasis flare-up, which would have likely been fatal if left untreated. Nela received the necessary help with a leishmanicidal medication in August and is now on Allopurinol. Her skin is being treated, and the calm dog clearly enjoys not suffering from unbearable itching all day long anymore. It will probably take some time before the bald spots in her coat grow back, but slowly, the shine returns to Nelas' tired eyes. She enjoys every affection and is happy with every kind word. Nela is looking for a quiet home where she can learn what it's like to be a spoiled and especially loved family dog. She really wants to join people and discover the world that was always kept from her. Please give Nela a chance to live the life she has longed for so many years - and who knows, we could imagine that in this now so quiet, gentle creature, a lively terrier is waiting to learn how to play with a ball in the garden ...

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Das Leben mit Leishmaniose ist immer eine Herausforderung, aber inzwischen gibt es viele Behandlungsmöglichkeiten mit Leishmaniziden wie Milteforan und vor allem dem Leishmanistatikum Allopurinol. Wenn diese gemeine Mittelmeerkrankheit aber einfach ignoriert wird, verurteilt man den Hund zu einem qualvollen Leben und oft zu einem langsamen Tod. Dem sah unsere kleine Nela schon entgegen, als Tierschützer der Arconatura die traurige Hündin entdeckten. Nela lag entkräftet auf einem Grundstück, Nachbarn erzählten, dass sie dort immer allein sei, der Besitzer kümmere sich nicht mehr um sie. Wer die typischen Symptome der Leishmaniose kennt, braucht keinen Bluttest, um zu wissen, was mit Nela nicht stimmt. Die besorgten Freiwilligen aus Linares setzten sich mit dem Halter Nelas in Verbindung – und da diesen nicht im Geringsten interessierte, was aus seiner Hündin wird, nahmen sie das freundliche, acht Jahre alte Mädchen mit ins Tierheim. Bei ersten Untersuchungen wurde dann auch durch den Tierarzt bestätigt, dass Nela mitten in einem Leishmanioseschub steckte, der unbehandelt für Nela wahrscheinlich den Tod bedeutet hätte. Nela bekam im August dann gleich die notwendige Hilfe mit einem leishmaniziden Medikament und ist nun auf Allopurinol eingestellt. Ihre Haut wird behandelt und die ruhige Hundedame genießt es sichtlich, nicht mehr den ganzen Tag unter unerträglichem Juckreiz zu leiden. Bis die kahlen Stellen in ihrem Fell zugewachsen sind, wird es wohl noch eine Weile dauern, aber langsam kehrt der Glanz in Nelas müde Augen zurück. Sie genießt jede Zuneigung und freut sich über jedes gute Wort. Nela sucht ein ruhiges Zuhause, wo sie erfahren darf, wie es ist, ein verwöhnter und vor allem geliebter Familienhund zu sein. Sie möchte sich so gern an Menschen anschließen und die Welt entdecken, die ihr immer vorenthalten blieb. Bitte geben Sie Nela eine Chance, das Leben zu führen, nach dem sie sich schon so viele Jahre sehnt – und wer weiß, wir könnten uns gut vorstellen, dass in dem jetzt noch so stillen, zärtlichen Wesen ein lustiger Terrier darauf wartet, noch zu lernen, wie man mit einem Ball durch den Garten tobt …

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Nela home

What you'll need for Nela 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 Nela

What life with Nela looks like

Nela is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

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 Nela, answered.

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