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Nella

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

adoption requirements adoption process Now request this animal! adoption requirements adoption process Now request this dog! Only one person needs to see Nella. Only one person needs to give her a chance and be patient, until fear turns into trust. Then, this one person can change everything for Nella. Nella is only about 3 years old, but she has already experienced more than she could possibly endure. Together with about 30 other dogs, she was rescued from the hell of Shelter Suraia, where many of her fellow sufferers have already died painfully from hunger, cold, or illness. Nella has fortunately survived. But such experiences leave deep scars on the soul. Today, she lives in safety, but the world outside her small sanctuary still frightens her. We have barely seen her outside her hut. She is still quite timid, quiet, and cautious, but her nature is friendly and so lovable. When we come, she observes us curiously with her gentle eyes—but always ready to retreat if necessary. It would be uncannily important that Nella finds a foster home or—better yet—an own home quickly, because an overcrowded, noisy shelter, where there is little time for her, is not an environment in which she can develop positively. On the contrary! Visually, Nella is a beautiful mixed-breed female dog, approximately 50 cm tall, with warm, sandy fur and a white chest. Of course, she still has much to learn: life in the house, house training, and even wearing a leash and collar. She already shows a great base in handling other dogs and is very social. A confident only dog in a new home could therefore be a great support for her. For our Nella, we are looking for a quiet and understanding home with experienced people who know what it means to give a fearful dog security. People who do not expect anything from her but are ready to give her the time she needs to understand that no one means her any harm. A hectic daily routine would overwhelm her—much more important are patience, empathy, and a loving environment in which she can slowly settle in. After a positive assessment, the sweet Nella has so much to give—who gives her the courage to show it? Many thanks, Regine H., for taking over her namesship. As of 09.03. This animal is vaccinated. This animal is microchipped.

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Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt dieses Tier anfragen! Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt diesen Hund anfragen! Nur ein einziger Mensch muss Nella sehen. Nur ein einziger muss ihr eine Chance geben und geduldig sein, bis aus Angst Vertrauen wird. Dann kann dieser eine Mensch für Nella alles verändern. Nella ist erst etwa 3 Jahre alt, doch sie hat bereits mehr erlebt, als ein Hund jemals erleben sollte. Gemeinsam mit rund 30 weiteren Hunden wurde sie aus dem berüchtigten Shelter von Suraia gerettet, in dem viele Tiere ihr Leben verloren haben. Sie hat überlebt – doch die schrecklichen Erlebnisse haben tiefe Spuren in ihrer Seele hinterlassen. Seit rund sechs Monaten lebt Nella nun im Shelter. Leider fehlt dort die Zeit, die besonders ängstliche Hunde wie sie so dringend bräuchten. Deshalb hat sie bisher nur sehr kleine Fortschritte machen können. Nella verbringt die meiste Zeit in ihrer Hütte, die ihr Sicherheit gibt. Betritt man ihren Kennel, beobachtet sie einen aufmerksam, bleibt aber stets auf Abstand. Ihr engster Halt ist ihr Freund Miro, bei dem sie Schutz sucht und mit dem sie sich gegenseitig Sicherheit geben. Trotz ihrer großen Unsicherheit zeigt Nella keinerlei Aggression. Mit viel Geduld nimmt sie inzwischen gerne Würstchen aus der Hand – ein kleiner, aber bedeutender Schritt, der zeigt, dass sie den Menschen noch nicht aufgegeben hat. Mit anderen Hunden ist Nella sehr sozial und orientiert sich stark an ihnen. Ein souveräner Ersthund wäre deshalb eine große Unterstützung für sie. Ob sie Katzen kennt, können wir derzeit nicht sagen. Nella ist etwa 50 cm groß und bezaubert mit ihrem warmen, sandfarbenen Fell und der weißen Brust. Für unsere Nella suchen wir ein ruhiges Zuhause oder eine erfahrene Pflegestelle bei Menschen, die wissen, was es bedeutet, einem schwer verunsicherten Hund Zeit zu schenken. Sie braucht Menschen ohne Erwartungen, die sie zu nichts drängen und ihr erlauben, in ihrem eigenen Tempo anzukommen. Vertrauen wird bei Nella nicht über Nacht entstehen – vielleicht nicht einmal in den ersten Monaten. Doch jeder noch so kleine Fortschritt wird zeigen, dass sich Geduld und Verständnis lohnen. Ein lauter, hektischer Alltag wäre für Nella nicht geeignet. Viel wichtiger sind Ruhe, Beständigkeit und Menschen, die auch die kleinsten Schritte als Erfolg sehen. Denn genau diese Chance kann ihr der Shelter leider nicht geben. Nach positiver Vorkontrolle und gegen eine Schutzgebühr reist Nella kastriert, gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt, entfloht und mit einem EU-Heimtierausweis in ihr neues Zuhause. Die süße Nella wartet darauf, dass endlich jemand ihr zeigt, wie sich ein sicheres Leben anfühlt. Vielen Dank, Regine H., dass du ihre Namenspatenschaft übernommen hast. Stand: 14.07.2026 Weitere Informationen zum Thema Vorkontrolle und Schutzgebühr

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Ein Herz für Streuner e.V.
Living with Nella
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Nella home

What you'll need for Nella 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 Nella

What life with Nella looks like

Nella is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. in München.

An young 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 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 Nella, answered.

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