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Nena

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 6 months

Nena - shy young female dog seeks a patient home 🐾 Nena is a very timid young female dog. While her peers approach the world with curiosity, Nena currently needs significantly more time and security to gain trust. She is compatible with other dogs and can orientate herself around her peers. She needs people who can show her, patiently and without pressure, that she can trust them. Nena is not familiar with cats or children yet. However, with the necessary time and a suitable environment, she can still learn this. We are looking for a particularly patient and loving home for Nena, which will give her the time she needs and gently guide her on her journey. She doesn't have to be able to do everything right away - it's important that she can arrive in peace.

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Nena – schüchterne junge Hündin sucht ein geduldiges Zuhause 🐾 Nena ist eine noch sehr ängstliche junge Hündin. Während ihre Artgenossen neugierig auf die Welt zugehen, braucht Nena momentan deutlich mehr Zeit und Sicherheit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie verträglich und kann sich an ihren Artgenossen orientieren. Sie braucht Menschen, die ihr geduldig und ohne Druck zeigen, dass sie ihnen vertrauen kann. Den Umgang mit Katzen oder Kindern kennt Nena bisher noch nicht. Da sie noch sehr jung ist, kann sie dies aber mit der nötigen Zeit und einem passenden Umfeld noch kennenlernen. Für Nena suchen wir ein besonders geduldiges und liebevolles Zuhause, das ihr die Zeit gibt, die sie braucht, und sie behutsam auf ihrem Weg begleitet. Sie muss nicht alles sofort können – wichtig ist, dass sie in Ruhe ankommen darf.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇩🇪Ahlen
Shelter
Tierheim Ahlen
Living with Nena
  • ✕Spayed
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Nena home

What you'll need for Nena in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Nena

What life with Nena looks like

Nena is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Ahlen in Ahlen.

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.

Ahlen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nena, answered.

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