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Nelson

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Nelson, born approximately September 2024, neutered, approximately 60cm shoulder height, in the shelter since December 2024. Nelson was found abandoned with his brothers Niccolo, Noah, and Nikita on a field and initially brought to safety. Since they cannot stay with their finders, they came to Maria's shelter and are allowed to travel from there to their families. Nelson is no longer a puppy but a friendly young dog: curious, playful and attentively observing - the world still seems right exciting to him. Because he has had little close contact with people in everyday life so far, you sometimes notice that he waits a moment before opening up. Give him a moment, he shows himself accessible and becomes bolder from day to day. Nelson is compatible with other dogs, and he has already enjoyed first walks with our volunteer Lorena. Currently in Romania and allowed to travel out if a home is found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). All dogs are treated for intestinal parasites and ectoparasites at their arrival in the shelter and at least once a year thereafter. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page.

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12/2025 Nelson, geboren ca. 09/2024, kastriert, ca. 60cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 12/2024 Nelson wurde gemeinsam mit seinen Brüdern Niccolo, Noah und Nikita verlassen auf einem Feld gefunden und zunächst in Sicherheit gebracht. Da sie bei ihren Findern nicht bleiben können, kamen sie zu Maria ins Shelter und dürfen sich von dort aus auf die Reise zu ihren Familien machen. Nelson ist inzwischen kein Welpe mehr, sondern ein freundlicher Junghund: neugierig, verspielt und aufmerksam beobachtend – die Welt findet er weiterhin richtig spannend. Weil er im Alltag bisher nur wenig engen Kontakt zu Menschen hatte, merkt man am Anfang manchmal, dass er kurz abwartet, bevor er sich öffnet. Gibt man ihm einen Moment, zeigt er sich zugänglich und wird von Tag zu Tag mutiger. Mit anderen Hunden ist Nelson verträglich, und mit unserer Volontärin Lorena durfte er auch schon erste Spaziergänge genießen. Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn er ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Hope for Future e.V.

Living with Nelson

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Nelson

What life with Nelson looks like

Nelson is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

A 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nelson, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nelson?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hope for Future e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nelson on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nelson if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hope for Future 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Hope for Future e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nelson 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.