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Female · Adult · 7 years

Origin Country: Hungary Nelli, the wondrous beauty, came to the animal shelter on June 26, 2021, as a found dog. Unfortunately, nothing is known about her past. She likely had a home at one point and was no longer wanted, or she ran away from home, or or or... it will remain her secret. The fact is, Nelli was not missed and was not microchipped. Since Nelli had suffered greatly in the animal shelter, she moved to a dog trainer in early 2023. While this is better than the shelter, it’s nothing compared to having her own home. We don’t give up hope and we keep our fingers crossed for her. Nelli has severe bilateral hip dysplasia with arthritis, a heavy burden she must carry. In October 2025, new X-rays were taken and sent to a specialist in Budapest. He still holds the same opinion as in 2021. The hip looks bad, but she still runs well, and he wouldn’t do any surgery (hip prostheses or femoral head excision) yet. She continues to receive joint supplements and physiotherapy, and we must keep a close eye on her. The dog trainer says about Nelli: Nelli is an extremely friendly, kind, and people-oriented dog who seeks the company of humans. She greets everyone with great joy. It is much more important for her to fulfill the task set for her than to run around and play. She is a sensitive, attentive female dog. She is easily controllable, and one has her full attention quickly. Traffic and strangers are no problem for her, and she doesn’t mind the noise from children. She has no fear of leashes, she has no fear of other dogs, just observing them with interest. Different ground conditions do not cause her problems, although she moves more cautiously depending on the condition. We took her to the train station, she handled the “obstacles” well, climbed into the elevator without a problem, waited quietly until it stopped, and exited at a normal pace and with calmness. When she is told to get into and out of the car, she does so immediately, behaves calmly, and sometimes asks for confirmation. She can be accustomed to other dogs, but she has a certain dominance and wants to meet them, which may not be well received by all dogs. A garden would be advantageous. We are urgently seeking enthusiastic Border Collie enthusiasts or those who want to become one, so that our wonderful and sensitive Nelli can finally enjoy her life in her own home. Dear people who love and value the nature and character of this dog and are willing to work with Nelli, considering her health issues, especially mentally, and cater to her needs. She so desperately wants to arrive and have two-legged companions who give her all the love, care, security, and safety she needs. Nelli will bring a lot of love to her new home and be a faithful companion to her person. Who will give our wonderful Nelli a chance? Nelli is ready for travel. In Nelli’s name, we heartily thank Nadja De Luca for taking over the sponsorship.

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Ursprungsland: Ungarn Die wunderschöne Nelli kam 26.6.2021 als Fundhund ins Tierheim. Zu ihrer Vergangenheit ist leider nichts bekannt. Vermutlich hatte sie mal ein Zuhause und war nicht mehr erwünscht oder sie lief von Zuhause weg oder oder oder... es wird ihr Geheimnis bleiben. Fakt ist, Nelli wurde nicht vermisst und war auch nicht gechipt. Da Nelli sehr im Tierheim gelitten hat, konnte sie vor 3 Jahren zu einer Hundetrainerin ziehen. Für diese Kosten kommt animal-happyend auf. Es ist zwar schon mal besser als im Shelter, aber nichts im Vergleich, ein eigenes Zuhause zu haben. Wir geben die Hoffnung nicht auf und drücken ihr die Daumen. Nelli hat leider beidseitig schwere Hüftdysplasie mit Arthrose, ein schweres Päckchen, welches Nelli zu tragen hat. Ende Oktober 2025 wurden neue Röntgenbilder gemacht und dem Spezialisten nach Budapest geschickt. Er ist noch immer gleicher Meinung wie 2021. Die Hüfte sieht schlimm aus, doch dafür läuft sie noch gut und er würde noch nichts operativ (Hüftprothesen oder Femurkopfresektion) machen. Sie bekommt weiter Gelenksschoner und Physio und man muss es im Auge behalten. Die Hundetrainerin sagt über Nelli: Nelli ist ein äußerst freundlicher, netter und menschenbezogener Hund und sucht die Nähe der Menschen. Sie empfängt alle immer mit grosser Freude. Es ist für sie viel wichtiger, die ihr gestellte Aufgabe zu erfüllen, als herumzurennen und herumzualbern. Sie ist eine sensible, aufmerksame Hündin. Sie ist leicht kontrollieren und man hat schnell ihre volle Aufmerksamkeit. Strassenverkehr und fremde Menschen sind kein Problem für sie und sie stört sich auch nicht am Lärm von Kindern. Sie hat keine Angst vor Leinen, sie hat keine Angst vor fremden Hunden, beobachtet sie nur mit Interesse. Unterschiedliche Bodenverhältnisse bereiten ihr keine Probleme, obwohl sie sich je nach Beschaffenheit vorsichtiger bewegt. Wir nahmen sie mit zum Bahnhof, sie kam gut mit den „Hindernissen“ zurecht, stieg problemlos in den Aufzug, wartete ruhig, bis er anhielt und stieg in normalem Tempo und gelassen wieder aus. Wenn ihr befohlen wird, in das Auto ein- und auszusteigen, tut sie es sofort, verhält sich ruhig, fragt manchmal nach einer Bestätigung. An andere Hunde kann man sie gewöhnen, aber sie hat eine gewisse Dominanz und will sie kennenlernen, was vielleicht nicht von allen Hunden gut vertragen wird. Ein Garten wäre von Vorteil. Wir suchen nun ganz dringend begeisterte Schäferhundefans oder solche welche es werden wollen, damit unsere wundervolle und sensible Nelli endlich ihr Leben in einem eigenen Daheim geniessen darf. Liebe Menschen, welche das Wesen und die Charaktereigenschaften dieser Hunde lieben und schätzen und gewillt sind, mit Nelli, auf Grund ihrer gesundheitlichen Probleme, vor allem geistig zu arbeiten und ihren Bedürfnissen Rechnung tragen. Sie möchte so gerne ankommen und Zweibeiner an ihrer Seite haben, welche ihr all die Liebe, Fürsorge, Geborgenheit und Sicherheit geben, welche sie so braucht. Nelli wird viel Liebe mit in ihr neues Zuhause bringen und ihren Menschen eine treue Begleiterin sein. Wer gibt unserer tollen Nelli eine Chance? Nelli ist reisefertig. Im Namen von Nelli bedanken wir uns ganz herzlich bei Nadja De Luca für die Übernahme der Patenschaft.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇨🇭Animal Happyend
Shelter
Animal Happyend
Living with Nelli-4
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Nelli-4 home

What you'll need for Nelli-4 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 Nelli-4

What life with Nelli-4 looks like

Nelli-4 is a large adult dog waiting at Animal Happyend in Animal Happyend.

An 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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nelli-4, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nelli-4?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Animal Happyend handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nelli-4 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nelli-4 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animal Happyend 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 Nelli-4 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 Nelli-4 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 Animal Happyend early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nelli-4 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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