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Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 6 months

Foster or forever home needed for Breed Love Bulgaria! Nelson is one of 4 puppies we found on a heavily trafficked road. Unfortunately, one of his siblings was fatally injured, so we were only able to save him and his two brothers, Neo and Nick. Nelson is a charming and friendly puppy, born around February 2023. He is looking for his family where he can finally experience what it means to be loved. Nelson lives with his brothers at Elena's place. In the group, he shows curiosity and openness; after all, being in a trio makes you much braver than being alone. Nelson has yet to experience life in a home and with a family. He also needs to learn about collars and leashes, that people generally mean well, and that life has many wonderful aspects. Currently, Nelson is still living in our shelter in Bulgaria, and we are looking for a great family for him. He will travel with an EU pet passport and, at the time of his travel arrangements, will be microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and tested negative for Mediterranean diseases, Parvo, and Giardia.

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Vermittlungshilfe für Breed Love Bulgaria End- oder Pflegestelle gesucht! Nelson ist einer von 4 Welpen, die wir auf einer stark befahrenen Straße gefunden haben. Leider wurde bereits ein Geschwister von ihm tödlich verletzt, sodass wir nur noch ihn und seine beiden Brüder Neo und Nick retten konnten. Nelson ist ein bezaubernder und freundlicher Hundejunge und ca. 02/23 geboren. Er sucht seine Familie, in der er endlich erfahren darf, was es heißt, geliebt zu werden Nelson lebt mit seinen Brüdern bei Elena auf dem Platz. In der Gruppe zeigt er sich neugierig und aufgeschlossen, klar, zu dritt ist man auch viel mutiger als allein Nelson kennt das Leben im Haus und in einer Familie noch nicht, auch muss er lernen wie es mit Halsband und Leine so ist, dass Menschen es grundsätzlich gut mit ihm meinen und das Leben so viele tolle Seiten hat. Zur Zeit lebt Nelson noch in unserem Shelter in Bulgarien und wir suchen für ihn eine tolle Familie. Er reist mit EU Heimtierausweis und ist zum Zeitpunkt seiner Ausreise gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt und negativ getestet auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten, Parvo und Giardien.

Size
Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇩🇪Ibbenbüren
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Ibbenbüren
Living with Nelson
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Nelson home

What you'll need for Nelson 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 Nelson

What life with Nelson looks like

Nelson is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Ibbenbüren in Ibbenbüren.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Nelson, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nelson?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Ibbenbüren 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 — Tierschutzverein Ibbenbüren 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 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 Tierschutzverein Ibbenbüren 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.
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